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About Retrograde
Following its sold out run at the Kiln Theatre, Ryan Calais Cameron's 'electrifying' (Evening Standard) Retrograde comes to the Apollo Theatre for a strictly limited run.
Ten years before he becomes the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor, this gripping drama captures the moment a young Sidney Poitier prepares to sign a career-defining Hollywood contract that could make him a star. But there’s a catch. Will he put his career before his principles? In a time of betrayals, will he name names? Will he sign his life away?
Inspired by real events, this 'exceptional' (The Guardian) play directed by the Kiln Theatre's Artistic Director Amit Sharma, features Ivanno Jeremiah (Constellations) reprising his 'tremendous' (Time Out) performance as Sidney Poitier, opposite Stanley Townsend (Netflix's Kaos) and Oliver Johnstone (Antigone).
Retrograde follows Ryan's smash hit 'modern masterpiece' (The Sunday Times) For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy - so good it sold out twice - cementing his place as 'one of theatre’s most thrilling voices' (Independent).
Assisted performances
BSL – Friday 18th April, 7.30pm
Captioned – Saturday 26th April, 2.30pm
Audio Described – Saturday 3rd May, 7.30pm
Run time
1hr 30min. No interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
8th March, 2025
End date
15th June, 2025
Retrograde cast and creative team
By: Ryan Calais Cameron
Director: Amit Sharma
Cast list: Ivanno Jeremiah, Stanley Townsend, Oliver Johnstone
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)
Directions from tube: The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
Frequently asked questions
What is Retrograde about?
Ten years before he becomes the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor, this gripping drama captures the moment a young Sidney Poitier prepares to sign a career-defining Hollywood contract that could make him a star. But there’s a catch. Will he put his career before his principles? In a time of betrayals, will he name names? Will he sign his life away?
What is the running time of Retrograde?
Retrograde runs for 1hr 30min. No interval.
Which theatre is Retrograde at?
Retrograde is at London's Apollo Theatre, which is located at 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ.
How much are tickets for Retrograde?
Retrograde tickets start at £23.
What is the age recommendation for Retrograde?
Ages 14+.
How do you get tickets for Retrograde?
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