National Theatre Live: Retrograde

Set against Hollywood's Golden Age, the narrative follows a young Sidney Poitier, ten years before becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar, as he arrives to sign a life-changing contract that could propel him to stardom. Yet a hidden complication pulls him into forces larger than he anticipated, forcing an impossible choice—one that will reshape his future, alter the Civil Rights Movement, and touch the soul of a nation. From acclaimed writer Ryan Calais Cameron (For Black Boys...), Retrograde examines integrity, betrayal, and the personal cost of success, asking what you would sacrifice to achieve your dream. Backed by Colman Domingo, a double Oscar and BAFTA nominee, as producer, Amit Sharma's 'perfectly pitched production' (Independent) also features Ivanno Jeremiah (Constellations), Stanley Townsend (Kaos), and Oliver Johnstone (Antigone).