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Carnival

Rachel De-lahay's gritty drama about prejudice and peer pressure. At a summer carnival, secrets and lies unravel. Starring Anthony Welsh and Daniel Kaluuya.

By Rachel De-lahay.

In his neighbourhood, with his boys, Michael is a king. He's hosting the MC competition at the annual summer carnival. It's the highlight of the social calendar. Everyone will be there to see it; including those Michael would rather distance himself from. Secrets, lies and torn loyalties are exposed in this gritty drama exploring prejudice and peer pressure in young black communities.

Directed by Helen Perry

Rachel De-lahay is an exciting new writer who won the 2010 Alfred Fagon Award and the 2012 Writers Guild Award for her Royal Court debut play, 'The Westbridge'. She has been named one of Screen International's 2013 UK Stars of Tomorrow. Rachel is currently under commission with The National Theatre Studio, Film Four, and Birmingham Rep and is part of the 成人快手 Writers' room 10. 'Carnival' is her first radio drama.

First broadcast in 2013

Available now

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Sep 2015 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Michael Anthony Welsh
Ezekiel Damson Idris
D-Man Daniel Kaluuya
Stacey Letitia Wright
Marcia Clare Perkins
Director Helen Perry
Writer Rachel De-lahay

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 Sep 2013 14:15
  • Mon 14 Sep 2015 14:15

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