Matura Mustapha

Play Mas Matura Mustapha

Marc Notes: 1950s Port of Spain. Samuel, a young tailor's assistant, dreams of Trinidad's independence. On the eve of carnival everyone fills the streets, dressed up to play mas. This annual celebration turns to tragedy and spurs Samuel on to make a decision that will change the political landscape of the future of this vibrant, volatile island. Biographical Note: Mustapha Matura was born in Trinidad and came to England in 1961. He co-founded the Black Theatre Co-operative with the director Charlie Hanson in 1978 under which he wrote the highly successful "No Problem!" His plays include: "Rum an' Coca Cola" (Royal Court Theatre and off-Broadway, 1976); "Another Tuesday" and "More, More "(the Factory, London, 1978); "A Dying Business" (Riverside Studios, 1980); "One Rule" (Riverside Studios, 1981); "The Playboy of the West Indies" (Oxford Playhouse, 1984, and produced for BBC television, 1985); "Trinidad Sisters" (Tricycle Theatre, 1988) and "The Coup" (Royal National Theatre, 1991). In 1991, Mustapha received the Trinidad and Tobago Government Scarlet Ibis Award for achievement. Contributor Bio:  Matura, Mustapha Mustapha Matura was born in Trinidad and came to England in 1961. He co-founded the Black Theatre Co-operative with the director Charlie Hanson in 1978 under which he wrote the highly successful "No Problem!" His plays include: "Rum an' Coca Cola" (Royal Court Theatre and off-Broadway, 1976); "Another Tuesday" and "More, More "(the Factory, London, 1978); "A Dying Business" (Riverside Studios, 1980); "One Rule" (Riverside Studios, 1981); "The Playboy of the West Indies" (Oxford Playhouse, 1984, and produced for BBC television, 1985); "Trinidad Sisters" (Tricycle Theatre, 1988) and "The Coup" (Royal National Theatre, 1991). In 1991, Mustapha received the Trinidad and Tobago Government Scarlet Ibis Award for achievement.