Alfred Fagon was one of the key Black British playwright’s of the 1970’s and 80’s. Born in the Caribbean island of Jamaica in 1937, he came to Britain and spent several years in Bristol. He was an actor and writer, with four stage plays and one television play to his credit. He died of a heart attack at the age of 49 in the prime of his career. His first play 11 JOSEPHINE HOUSE was produced by InterAction at the Almost Free Theatre in 1972, followed by DEATH OF A BLACKMAN (1975 Foco Novo and Hampstead Theatre), FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS (1983 Foco Novo and the Royal Court Theatre) and LONELY COWBOY (1986 Tricycle Theatre). his play SHAKESPEARE COUNTRY was produced by BBC 2.
Remember the deadline for receipt of completed application is 31st August 2008. Advisers to the Award: Yvonne Brewster, Oscar James, Sheelagh Killeen, Mustapha Matura,
Roland Rees, Paul Stephenson.
