Tayo Aluko

This rollercoaster journey through actor/singer Paul Robeson’s remarkable life highlights his pioneering and heroic political activism as well as his music. It features Ol’ Man River and other famous songs, much fiery oratory and a defiant testimony to the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Written and performed by Liverpool-based playwright and singer Tayo Aluko with live piano accompaniment, Call Mr Robeson was chosen by The Guardian’s theatre critic Michael Billington as his top pick for things to see in London in January 2011.

'First-rate. A fine job' (The Guardian)

'Simply told but immensely powerful' (The Scotsman)

'A thrilling, moving and marvellously entertaining musical drama... totally soulful and convincing' (Latest 7 Magazine)

'Aluko is a force of nature. Never less than utterly believable' (British Theatre Guide).