The one day staging of the poem will take place at the theatre over 12 hours on the 10th May.
Casting has now been confirmed for Jermyn Street’s Carne Deputy Director Kwame Owusu and Emily Aboud’s production.
The newly announced cast members include Michael Duke, Jim Findley, Valentine Hanson, Solomon Israel, Eloka Ivo, Gilbert Kyem Jr., Simon-Anthony Rhoden, Emeka Sesay, and Fode Simbo, who join Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́, Selorm Adonu, Fisayo Akinade, Danny Bailey, Doreene Blackstock, Gabrielle Brooks, babirye buiklwa, Ashley Byam, Doña Croll, Ash Hunter, Terique Jarrett, Selina Jones, Paterson Joseph, Elander Moore, Tonderai Munyevu, Jessica Murrain, Cyril Nri, Ivan Oyik, Adjani Salmon, Cherrelle Skeete,and Tienne Simon.
Walcott’s iconic poem follows the stories of local fishermen in Saint Lucia exploring memory, trauma and identity.
The performance unfolds in three parts which are:
Part 1: Welcome to Saint Lucia: The Helen of the West Indies (11am)
Part 2: An Odyssey around the World (3:20pm)
Part 3: Homecoming (7:30pm)
To book tickets visit: https://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/show/omeros/