A Raisin in the Sun
By Lorraine Hansberry. Directed by Tinuke Craig."A play that changed American theatre forever.” - The New York Times
In a rented apartment on Chicago’s South Side, the Younger family is full of hope, dreams, grief, and big plans. Their beloved father has died, and the money from his life insurance policy could change their lives.
Mama wants to put down roots in a home of her own. Her daughter Beneatha has her heart set on becoming a doctor. But her son Walter Lee thinks the money is his to spend — and he’s willing to sacrifice his values and his family to get what he wants. Each must face what it means to escape the confines of a segregated society. How do you create a meaningful life in a world designed to keep you down?
Ground-breaking, pioneering and challenging, Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” broke barriers as the first play by a Black woman on Broadway. Directed by Tinuke Craig (Jitney, The Color Purple), this classic family drama full of humour and heart, remains relevant and powerful in a world still divided by inequality.
Content warning: A Raisin in the Sun includes references to sensitive life experiences that may impact some audience members. Click here to learn more about the themes in this production and for a list of support resources; please note, this does contain plot spoilers.
26 October: There will be a Q&A happening between the matinee and evening performances of A Raisin in the Sun, which will be a conversation between director Tinuke Craig and Dr Peggy Brunache. This event is free with a ticket to either performances, however spaces are limited so please book in here to secure your place.
In the Press:
“Craig is seen as one of the most exciting young British theatre directors in Britain” – read The Guardian’s interview with A Raisin in the Sun director Tinuke Craig here.