National Theatre / The Emperor Jones / Eugene O'Neill

E-trailer for the National Theatre's production of 'The Emperor Jones' by Eugene O'Neill.

'Ain't a man's talking big what makes him big -- long as he makes folk believe it? Sure I talks large when I ain't got nothing to back it up.'

Southern American ex-convict, Brutus Jones, aided by his double-crossing British ally, Smithers, connives his way into an uncompromising dictatorship over a remote island in the West Indies. Faced with a terrifying people's revolt, the delusional Emperor escapes to the dark forest and a promise of salvation.

But in the searing heat and to the ominous pulse of his trackers' drums, Jones is driven to make his way through every lead bullet in his gun, right down to the silver one he is saving for himself.

O'Neill's controversial 1920 play is by turns shocking and mesmerising. Thea Sharrock's production for The Gate was a theatrical highlight of 2005 and she now reconceives it for the Olivier, with Paterson Joseph reprising one of the most critically acclaimed performances of recent years.

From 22 August - 31 October 2007

Director: Thea Sharrock
Designer: Robin Don
Music: Sister Bliss

E-trailer produced by Stephen Cummiskey featuring Paterson Joseph. With music by Sister Bliss (Faithless).

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[arenadri7]

1.November 1920 EUGENE O'NEILL'S play "EMPEROR JONES" premieres in NYC

[BrickLaneBetty]

@blackberryjuice1 @blackberryjuice1 someone such as yourself who's wallowing in coffee (no pun intended) shop nationalism and who knows nothing about Paul Robeson should really shut it. Seriously. You do not know what or who the hell you are talking about. And there is nothing wrong with being white or Black or Asian or native American. To racially vet anyone is to NOT live in Robeson's great footsteps but instead carry on white supremacy. I'm sure you're a "one dropper" as well!.

[blackberryjuice1]

@BrickLaneBetty Yeah, that pretty much explains your comment.

[BrickLaneBetty]

@blackberryjuice1 Yes you rude cunt why do you care?

[blackberryjuice1]

@BrickLaneBetty Are you a white person?

[BrickLaneBetty]

Robeson would be proud :)

[strawberrysausages]

i loved this perfromance in the theatre. it kept u on the edge of your seat soooo much!!! and the actors are amzing (especially looks wise, 1 even has an 8 pack!!!!) lol.

but this play is visually and technically stunning guys!! watch it!!!

xxxx