Catalogue description Records relating to 'The Nine Night'

This series of records contains all files related to the production and promotion of 'The Nine Night' by Edgar White. Directed by Rufus Collins this is a play whose title refers to the Jamaican folk ritual the 'Nine Night' which is enacted as part of a funeral to guide a troubled soul to paradise. The ceremony opens and closes the play whilst the central story is that of a West Indian man who wants to return home. The character's dissapointment with his style of life in England is in contrast with his family who have integrated into the system. He seeks refuge, and shares reminisces, with his friend and confidant Ferret and will eventually leave for his motherland.