Moon on a Rainbow Shawl | |
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Written by | Errol John |
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Date premiered | December 4, 1958 |
Place premiered | Royal Court Theatre London |
Original language | English |
Genre | Tragedy |
Setting | Port 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.