Slave Play star Olivia Washington hits back at ongoing controversy as show hits the West End amid claims it 'makes light of slavery' Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 08:56 BST, 15 July 2024 | Updated: 09:05 BST, 15 July 2024 e-mail View comments Olivia Washington has defended her new play as it lands on London's West End beneath a shroud of controversy. The actress daughter of Academy Award winner Denzel Washington takes a starring role in Slave Play, a three-act production focusing on themes of sex, race, power and interracial relationships.
The play, a runaway success on Broadway, received a record breaking 12 nominations at the 74th annual Tony Awards in 2021 - the most for a non-musical play. It is now enjoying a three-month engagement at London's Noël Coward Theatre despite facing criticism on both sides of the Atlantic. American critics have previously petitioning for its cancellation, while disgruntled British theatre-goers accused producers of 'infantilising' audience members by giving advice on how to breathe.
Olivia Washington has defended her new play as it arrives on London's West End beneath a shroud of controversy The actress takes a starring role in Slave Play, a three-act production focusing on interracial relationships According to the Guardian, some argued the play also made light of chattel slavery and left at least one audience member 'offended and traumatised'. Reflecting on the divisive response,.
