Lulu (2025)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwright: Sashoya Simpson
Director: d’bi.young anitafrika
Venue
Run
July 3rd, 2025 – July 13th, 2025
Synopsis
Inspired by the essence of Louise Bennett-Coverley, “LULU” takes us into a world of Afro-Caribbean folklore, legacy and ancestry. Featuring familiar characters such as ‘Anansi’, ‘La Diablesse’, ‘Rolling Calf’ , it’s a tale of self-discovery, cultural inheritance, and the highest stakes our main character ‘Lulu’ has to face as her family hangs in the balance. Told through a myriad of dialogue, songs, movement and dub, it’s a story that’s evocative and familiar, for folks of all ages to enjoy. (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
| Leilani Ragobeer | Lulu |
| Kabrena Robinson | Jab Jab / Jumbie #1 / Ensemble |
| KayGeni | Anansi |
| Danielle Grant | Doctor Bird |
| Tasha Gray | Soucouyant / Jumbie #2 / Rolling Calf / Ensemble |
| Najla Nubyanluv | Grandma Clarice / La Diablesse |
| David Delisca | Jamie |
Creative Team
| Sashoya Simpson | Playwright |
| d’bi.young anitafrika | Director |
| Sue-Tanya Lee | Associate Director |
| d’bi.young anitafrika | Lighting Designer |
| Taylor Cumming | Lighting Designer |
| Sue-Tanya Lee | Lighting Designer |
| Stephon Smith | Sound Designer |
| Candice Dixon | Costume Designer |
| Candice Dixon | Prop Designer |
| Amelia Mielke-O’Grady | Set Designer |
| Kelly-Ann Johnson | Choreographer |
Production
| Taylor Cumming | Stage Manager |
| Sashoya Simpson | Producer |
