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“Sancho: An Act of Remembrance” is a play that chronicles the life of an African man named Charles Ignatius Sancho.
Born on a slave ship, Sancho became known as a composer, social
satirist and—above all else—an abolitionist. He was regarded as a man of
the refinery in English society during the 1700s and, in 1774, he was
even the first person of African descent to cast a vote in an English
election. Famed artist Thomas Gainsborough painted Sancho, and he was known for his plays,
poems, and music. A financially secure householder, Sancho socialized
with artists, intellectuals, and constantly challenged the status quo.
The one-man show is a comedic and witty retelling of Sancho’s
extraordinary life and how he rose above the issues that faced him such
as xenophobia, poverty, and prejudice.
The play is presented by The Classical #Theatre of Harlem and will run from April 18 to May 6, 2018, at The National Black Theatre in New York City and London’s Wilton Music Hall from June 4 -16, 2018.
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