Streets Paved with Gold

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Streets Paved With Gold

As part of The Drum’s Black History Month celebrations, Streets Paved with Gold, Thu 2 Oct, 7.30pm, takes you on a journey into the life of the character Augustus Cleveland Johnson, who arrived into London in 1948. Set in the present, Streets Paved with Gold explores recent history from the 1950’s onwards. In his one man show, Victor Richards examines African-Caribbean migration, and themes of hope, identity and change. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, the play weaves together thrilling and informative pictures of those that plunged themselves into a place of new beginnings full of threats and promises.

Between 1948 and 1964 thousands of people left their homelands in the Caribbean to come to England, having been disillusioned and pushed out by the unfortunate economic circumstances, while at the same time being encouraged and swayed by advertisements for jobs in Britain placed by London Transport and NHS. These people left their homes and travelled to the unknown in search of opportunity and a brighter future for themselves and their children. Streets Paved with Gold is based on the reality of people bold enough to embark on a journey to explore strange places full of threats and promises.

Tickets are £6 (£4), to book call box office on 0121 333 2444 or book online at www.the-drum.org.uk.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Sally Hawkesford- on 0121 333 2404 or s.parmar@the-drum.org.uk

Notes to Editors
Black History Month has been celebrated across the UK every October for more than 30 years, each year growing from strength to strength. Black History Month is a time when communities highlight and celebrate the achievements of black communities and uncover hidden history about our communities.
Date: Thu 2 Oct 7.30pm
Title: Streets Paved With Gold
Ticket Price: £6 (£4)
Venue: The Drum
Box Office: 0121 333 2444