Kingston 14

Set in modern-day Jamaica <i> Kingston 14</i> follows the story of James a black British police officer who is sent to Kingston to investigate the murder of an English tourist in a local hotel. Tied to Jamaica by his father who was born there James struggles to lead a proper investigation when gang leader Joker is brought into custody. The play comes to a climax when two police officers are kidnapped uncovering corruption hidden in a corner of the sun-bleached island.<br/><br/>Roy Williams's police-corruption drama received its world premiere at Theatre Royal Stratford East London - where Williams's first play <i>The</i> <i>No Boys Cricket Club</i> was produced in 1996 - on 28 March 2014 starring Goldie as Joker.