Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking, pioneering, and challenging play, "A Raisin in the Sun" broke down barriers as the first play by a Black woman to showcase on Broadway. Tinuke Craig directs this classic family drama full of heart and humour at the Lyric Hammersmith that remains powerful and relevant in a world still divided by inequality.
In a rented apartment on the South Side of Chicago, the Younger family is full of hope, dreams, big plans, and grief. Their beloved father has passed away, and the money from his life insurance policy could have a big impact on their lives.
Mama wants to use it to put down some roots in a home of her own. Her daughter Beneatha needs funds as she is determined to become a doctor. But her son Walter Lee thinks the cash should be his to spend — and he’s willing to sacrifice his family and values to get what he wants. Each of them must face up to what it means to leave the confines of a segregated society. How do you break out and create a meaningful life in a world designed to keep you in your place?
"A play that changed American theatre forever.” - The New York Times