Just an Ordinary Lawyer

Nigerian Tunji Sowande quietly breaks through multiple barriers to become Britain’s first Black judge in 1978.  Also a fine concert singer and keen cricket lover, he muses on international politics and history as they affect the Black world from Africa to the USA and Britain, from the point of view of one who would rather watch sports, and spread love and peace through the medium of song.

Recalling heroic sporting achievements alongside epoch-defining political events, Tayo Aluko follows the multi-award-winning 'Call Mr. Robeson' with another “brilliantly put together history lesson delivered as art.”

“Another triumph … that thrills and touches” ★★★★★ British Theatre Guide 
“Immensely enjoyable.” ★★★★ One4Review
“A superb play” (9/10) - Liverpool Sound and Vision
“Every socialist, anti-racist and ­anti-imperialist will love this” - Socialist Worker
“Prepare to be bowled over” - Wirral Globe

Sunday 24 September and Monday 25 September 2017 - 7.30pm
Tickets : £13.50  Tickets will also be available via http://wigtownbookfestival.com.
Recommended age : 14+
90 minutes with no interval.
Presented by The Swallow Theatre Association with support from D&G Arts Live as part of The Wigtown Book Festival
Tickets are also available via http://wigtownbookfestival.com so please check there or phone/email us for availability.