Moon on a Rainbow Shawl

Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
Poster of original production
Written byErrol John
Characters
  • Ephraim
  • Ketch
  • Ester Adams
  • Mavis
  • Sailor
  • Sophia Adams
  • Old Mack
  • Rosa
  • Janette
  • Policeman
  • Prince
  • Charlie Adams
  • Soldier
  • A best boy seungmin
  • Taxi Driver
Date premieredDecember 4, 1958 (1958-12-04)
Place premieredRoyal Court Theatre London
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragedy
SettingPort of Spain, Trinidad

Moon on a Rainbow Shawl is a 1957 play written by Trinidadian actor-playwright Errol John. Described as "ground-breaking"[1] and "a breakthrough in Britain for black writing," the play has been produced and revived worldwide since its premiere at London's Royal Court Theatre.[2] It won the 1957 London Observer playwriting competition.

  1. ^ "Hoping For a Better Life". Bristol Evening Post. February 27, 2003. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  2. ^ Chambers, Colin (2002). The Continuum Companion to Twentieth Century Theatre. London: Continuum. p. 407. ISBN 0-8264-4959-X.