King Hedley II
1980s Pittsburgh, a city in decay. Against the backdrop of Reagan’s America, King, an ex-con, is trying to rebuild his life and start a family.
He’s got hopes and dreams of opening a video store and building a new life. If only he can get ten thousand dollars together, if only he can catch a break. In his dusty backyard he plots and plans with his friend Mister, but is this all a pipe dream?
Featuring Lenny Henry as smooth-talking hustler Elmore, August Wilson’s touching and angry King Hed
Time: 7.30pm (with matinees at 2pm)
Price: From £10
Age Guidance: 14+
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square
Stratford London E15 1BN
Fri 17 May to Sat 15 Jun 2019