“I’LL BURN THE OCEAN/FOR YOU” was researched, developed, written and devised by the cast and creative team.
Directed by TD. Moyo, TYPT25 Presents “I’LL BURN THE OCEAN/FOR YOU”, a cosmic collection of love stories, told through a Black-British lens. The performance will take inspiration from actual events that shaped our history and sometimes unearthing dreams married with reality of what love stories feel like in all their joy, complexity and sometimes tragedy for those who identify as Black and British.
With thanks to ACE, John Ellerman Foundation and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.
Aug 2025
CAST
Amari Defreitas Smith: Jason, Darcus, Wayne and Seller
Annie A.Apakoh: Merri-Annie, Althea, Sandra and Nancy
Chiara Laferla: Mercy, Barbara and AJ
Morayo Adeagbo: Grace, Rhodan and Narrator
Nanakojo Adade: Berris, Rothwell and David
Oyinkansola (Oyin) Adesina: Solana, Nkolika and Rupert
Tahirah Wright: Rene, Sweetness and Yvonne
Umar Kamara: George, Udo, Godfrey and Andrew
Vashane Manroe: Delroy, Frank, Paul, Brilo and Rhythms
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: TD. Moyo
Assistant Director: Frances Calliste
Movement Director and Intimacy Coordinator: Mateus Daniel
Contributing Writer: Tife Kusoro
Voice Coach: Gurkiran Kaur
Dramaturg: Robert Awosusi
PRODUCTION TEAM
Set & Costume Designer: Amanda Mascarenhas
Lighting Designer: Sally Ferguson
Composer/Sound Designer: Mwen
Production Therapist: Rukiya Jemmott
Production Manager: Herbe Walmsley
Stage Manager: Atlanta Sonson-Chapman
Assistant Stage Manager: Savannah Kityo
BSL INTERPRETERS
Lorna Patterson
Suzy Evans
