Streets Paved with Gold

Victor Richards One Man Play

Streets Paved with Gold: The Reminiscences of A Black British Citizen Written and performed by Victor Richards

“Streets Paved with Gold” is a short play written and performed by Victor Richards.

In his one man show, Victor Richards explores African-Caribbean migration, and themes of hope, identity and change. The story line of ‘Streets Paved with Gold’ weaves together a thrilling and informative picture of the collective experiences of Black British Citizens resulting from their new surroundings.

Between 1948 and 1964 thousands of people left their homelands in the Caribbean to come to England, having been disillusioned and pushed out by the unfortunate economic circumstances, while at the same time being encouraged and swayed by advertisements for jobs in Britain placed by London Transport and NHS.

These people left their homes and travelled to the unknown in search of opportunity and a brighter future for themselves and their children. This, then, is the subject matter of the thought-provoking play ‘Streets Paved with Gold’.

The play is based on the reality of people bold enough to plunge themselves into the unknown, into another period of flux in a collective social history fluid with new beginnings and strange places full of threats and promises.

The play is set in the present, but explores recent history from the 1950’s onwards. In his one man show, Victor Richards explores African-Caribbean migration, and themes of hope, identity and change. Between 1948 and 1964 thousands of people left their home-lands in the Caribbean to come to England, having been disillusioned and pushed out by the unfortunate economic circumstances, while at the same time being encouraged and swayed by advertisements for jobs in Britain placed by London transport and the N.H.S.

Victor Richards introduces you to the character of Augustus Cleveland Johnson, who arrives on a cold, grey and wet November morning in London at Tilbury docks in 1948-and invites you to share his dreams, hopes and aspirations.

Play ‘Streets Paved with Gold’ is back in London by popular demand!
For one night only!

Date: Friday 27th July 2007
Time: 9pm (Door open 8pm)
Venue: Red Gate Gallery (Brixton, London)
209a Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8RU
Red Gate Gallery

(The venue is a beautiful art gallery)
Ticket: £10 BOOKING TICKETS: 07786 853232 / 0207 642 0399

This show has been specially put together for schools, colleges and organisations throughout the world for conferences, group discussion and workshops. This play works well in intimate spaces.

If you came before, come again with your family and friends – you’re more than welcome.
If you didn’t make it last time – Don’t miss this opportunity !!