A Rough Road to Freedom


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This production by a Theatre-in-Education company explored the story of Olaudah Equiano, who was born in the Ibo tribal land of Nigeria and sold into slavery. The play follows his journey from Africa to the West Indies where through his business acumen and thrift he bought his freedom. He eventually arrived in England and became one of the strongest voices in the fight for the abolition of the slave trade.


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