Carnival
Rachel De-lahay's gritty drama about prejudice and peer pressure. At a summer carnival, secrets and lies unravel. Starring Anthony Welsh and Daniel Kaluuya.
By Rachel De-lahay.
In his neighbourhood, with his boys, Michael is a king. He's hosting the MC competition at the annual summer carnival. It's the highlight of the social calendar. Everyone will be there to see it; including those Michael would rather distance himself from. Secrets, lies and torn loyalties are exposed in this gritty drama exploring prejudice and peer pressure in young black communities.
Directed by Helen Perry
Rachel De-lahay is an exciting new writer who won the 2010 Alfred Fagon Award and the 2012 Writers Guild Award for her Royal Court debut play, 'The Westbridge'. She has been named one of Screen International's 2013 UK Stars of Tomorrow. Rachel is currently under commission with The National Theatre Studio, Film Four, and Birmingham Rep and is part of the BBC Writers' room 10. 'Carnival' is her first radio drama.
First broadcast in 2013
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Rachel De-lahay introduces Carnival
Duration: 01:00
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Preview clip of Michael and D-Man performing at Carnival
Duration: 01:08
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Preview clip of Michael's opening rap from Carnival
Duration: 01:46
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Michael | Anthony Welsh |
| Ezekiel | Damson Idris |
| D-Man | Daniel Kaluuya |
| Stacey | Letitia Wright |
| Marcia | Clare Perkins |
| Director | Helen Perry |
| Writer | Rachel De-lahay |
Broadcasts
- Tue 10 Sep 201314:15BBC Radio 4
- Mon 14 Sep 201514:15BBC Radio 4
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