In the Red and Brown Water by Tarell Alvin McCraney
25 May, 7.15pm, Post Show Q&A
29 May, 7.15pm, Captioned Performance
In southern Louisiana, Oya, a young and talented athlete gives up a college scholarship and the chance of becoming a track star to care for her dying mother. After her mother's death she struggles with grief and the disappointment of her broken dreams. When she tries to build a new life for herself, she finds that she is torn between the man she lives with and the man she can’t live without.
With special thanks to Charles Holloway OBE, Summer Season Supporter.
Running time: 1hr 40mins approx (no interval)
Cast in alphabetical order
Henry Chappell O Li Roon, The Man from State & The Egungun
Myka Defoe Shun
Agatha Enecio Nia
Kimberly Giselle Mama Moja & The Woman who Reminds You
Isaac O'Connor-Adekoya Elegba
Afi Okaidja Aunt Elegua
Marcus Omoro Shango
Reefeh Sumaili Ogun
Mia Thompson-Semackor Oya
Creative team
Joan Oliver Joan Oliver
Sophie Firth Set Designer
Freya Game Lighting Designer
Yvonne Gilbert Sound Designer
Content warnings
Although this production contains some difficult themes such as loss, grief and infertility, the overall atmosphere is positive and is more focussed on love, hope and family relationships.
Freesheet with full production team
Tba
Licence
This is an amateur production.
Accessible Performance Experience
This production of In the Red and Brown Water is designed as an accessible, multi-sensory performance experience.
To support Deaf and hearing-impaired audience members, the production includes:
- Integrated captioning throughout the performance, designed as part of the visual storytelling.
- Seating vibration (only in select seats) allowing audiences to feel rhythm, sound, and emotional intensity through physical sensation.
- Enhanced visual sound design, where key sonic elements are expressed through light, movement, and staging.
This approach creates a more immersive environment where sound is experienced not only through hearing, but also through visual cues and vibrations.
*Please note that if you feel you may require full captioning during the show, it is advised to book the captioned performance on the 29 May. All other performances will only be partially captioned.
If you have any access requirements or questions about attending, please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@rada.ac.uk before your visit.
Reminders
Bag policy
To ensure everyone’s comfort and safety, we kindly ask that any bags larger than a tote bag be left in our cloakroom before entering the theatre. Our friendly team will be happy to look after them for you in our secure cloakroom, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show hassle-free. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to RADA.
Latecomers policy
We kindly ask for your patience if you arrive after the performance has started. To minimise disruption, we have designated latecomers points, which typically allow seating between 8-15 minutes into the performance. A member of our Front of House team will inform you when it’s time to be seated. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you!
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