SEE: SANCHO AT NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE

Sancho: An Act of Remembrance, April 18th through May 6th, at The National Black Theatre, 2031 Fifth Avenue between 125th and 126th Street. This timely theater production celebrates the extraordinary life of Charles Ignatius Sancho, an African man who was born on a slave ship and rose to prominence as a noted abolitionist, composer, social satirist and man of refinement in 18th century English society. Sancho makes his mark in history by becoming the first British-African to cast a vote in England in 1774.

In this one man show, written, conceived and helmed by one of the United Kingdom’s most lauded stage and film actors Paterson Joseph, Sancho’s remarkable life is unveiled while casting new light on the often misunderstood narratives of the British-African experience, which are parallel to the stories of many African-Americans today.  More details and online tickets at the National Black Theatre site: LINK