Synopsis
Set in modern-day Jamaica, Kingston 14 follows the story of James, a black British police officer, who is sent to Kingston to investigate the murder of an English tourist in a local hotel.
Tied to Jamaica by his father who was born there, James struggles to lead a proper investigation when gang leader, Joker, is brought into custody.
The play comes to a climax when two police officers are kidnapped, uncovering corruption hidden in a corner of the sun-bleached island.
Roy Williams's police-corruption drama received its world premiere at Theatre Royal Stratford East, London - where Williams's first play, The No Boys Cricket Club, was produced in 1996 - on 28 March 2014, starring Goldie as Joker.
Themes
- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Humanities -> Theatre -> Playwriting
- Humanities -> Theatre -> Special Topics
- Playwriting
- PYT
- TR
Performance
Cast
A medium cast size of 8 total roles, 0 female and 8 male roles.
