FLOELLA BENJAMIN'S

COMING TO ENGLAND


Based on the book by Floella Benjamin

Adapted by David Wood
Directed by Denzel Westley Sanderson

AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF HOPE, DETERMINATION, AND TRIUMPH

Floella Benjamin’s award-winning and iconic book Coming to England comes to life in this joyful stage adaptation with music, storytelling and song.

Much loved by children and families, Coming to England tells Floella’s own story of moving to England as a child. 

Aged just 10, she and her siblings left Trinidad and sailed alone to join their parents. But Floella’s excitement for her new life in England is short-lived, with her family subjected to racism and intolerance in 1960s’ London. 

Guided by her mother, and working twice as hard as her classmates, Coming to England tells the story of how a young Floella overcame adversity and grew to become Baroness Benjamin of Beckenham.

Adapted for the stage by David Wood (“the national children’s dramatist” – The Times) this vibrant and energetic show is the perfect entertainment for the whole family.


Age Guidance 7+

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UK TOUR DATES 2024 - 25

Nottingham

Theatre Royal

28 January - 1 February 2025

Salford

The Lowry

5 - 9 February

Birmingham

Rep Theatre

19 - 22 February 2025

CAST

Simone Robinson

Sandra & Teacher

Taya Ming

Cynthia & Auntie

Karmarane Grant

Onstage Swing & Dance Captain

Joe Pieri

Onstage Swing

CREATIVES

Abdul Shyllon

Arranger & Musical Director

Peter Pontzen

Original Musical Arrangements

Kloe Dean

Choreographer & Movement Director

Beth Duke

Sound Designer

Floella Benjamin

Associate Producer

Charlotte O'Flangan

Head of Department for Wigs Hair and Makeup

Adesewa Awobadejo

Hair Assistant

Last Looks Beauty LTD

Hair and Makeup Team

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