“I have found myself. My voice. My truth.”
Based on a true story, Enough of Him explores the life of Joseph
Knight, an enslaved African man, brought to Scotland by plantation
owner John Wedderburn to serve in his Perthshire mansion.
Whilst in Scotland, Knight falls in love with Annie, a young Scottish
servant working in the household. Lady Wedderburn strongly disapproves
not only of their love affair but also of the close bond that has
developed between Knight and her husband. As relationships strain and
authority is challenged, the fallout threatens all of their futures,
and Joseph’s long dormant ideas of freedom from the Scottish owner
who has dominated his entire life are reignited.
Written by Edinburgh-based writer May Sumbwanyambe, this compelling
domestic drama is a thrilling exploration of the dynamics of power:
between slaves and free men, servants and masters, and husbands and
wives.
Written by May Sumbwanyambe. Directed by Justin Audibert.
A National Theatre of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theatre
co-production.
