Audiences who have headed to the Playground Theatre this week to see Christopher Tajah’s Martin Luther King drama Dream of a King have described it as “amazing”, “stunning”, “absorbing and informative”. You can see the best Twitter responses and audience feedback below, then book your tickets as you only have until 18 January to see the play!
Written by and starring Christopher Tajah, Dream of a King is set on the night of Martin Luther King’s assassination and delves into the realities of the legendary figure’s life.
It’s 4 April 1968. Four years after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his dynamic leadership of the Civil Rights movement, Martin Luther King was murdered. Set on the night of his shooting in a Tennessee motel room, this new piece explores the extraordinary man behind the legend.
An American Baptist minister, Martin Luther King pushed the civil rights movement forward using nonviolent resistance, inspiring followers with his magnetic oratory – which includes the famous ‘I have a dream’ speech – and leading protests including the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott and the 1963 march on Washington where he gave his most famous address.
Christopher Tajah both wrote and stars in Dream of a King. The experienced London performer has appeared in stage productions including The Dutchman at Tristan Bates Theatre. His film credits include horror film The Rizen and its upcoming 2019 sequel The Rizen – Possession.
Tajah has been researching, refining and raising funds to stage Dream of a King for some time. He hopes to take the production across the UK following it premiere at the Playground Theatre, taking in Brighton Fringe, but also touring this exploration of a global legend to schools, colleges and churches to inform and reveal the man behind the icon.
What’s being said on Twitter?
Go and watch this play, you will not be disappointed 😍 entertaining & educational ❤ #dreamofaking #martinlutherkingjr https://t.co/D3bQ1xf9rE
— Audrey Scott (@AudreySctt) January 15, 2019
Amazing play tonight ‘Dream of a King’ with @CTajahOfficial Christopher Tajah. Brilliantly performed about the last night of Martin Luther King’s Life. At The Playground Theatre, Latimer Road @PlaygroundW10 pic.twitter.com/uRyHAzpevU
— John Ryeland (@JohnRyeland_CHM) January 15, 2019
Stunning performance by Christopher Tajah @CTajahOfficial at the Playground Theatre in London. My good friend @PauletteTajah her songs supported her brother’s play beautifully. This is MUST SEE performance! #DreamOfaKing #martinlutherking #playgroundtheatre #onemanplay pic.twitter.com/yHDZSNRkVL
— Victor Richards (@victor_richards) January 16, 2019
@PlaygroundW10 excellent portrayal of #MLK90 by @CTajahOfficial in #DreamofaKing this is a must see. Featuring @PauletteTajah 🎤 pic.twitter.com/gjiptmGIAj
— Suave Shaun (@SuaveShaun) January 16, 2019
What are audiences saying?
“Christopher Tajah’s solo performance in this self-penned piece revealed the flawed character of the man (not the icon) Martin Luther King as he struggled with weight of expectation and to peacefully deliver his dream of racial equality. The staging was minimal, allowing Tajah to powerfully reveal King’s vulnerability, passion and dedication to his cause.”
“It is very moving, totally absorbing and informative as to some of the lesser known facts about Martin Luther King. It is truly a work of love and homage to Martin Luther King and it is so brilliantly both written and acted by Christopher Tajah that you can’t help but be carried along with this extraordinary performance.”
“This play written and performed by Christopher Tajah was very intense.”
