Enough of Him

Enough of Him is a Scottish play about slavery.[1] Written by May Sumbwanyambe, it tells the true story of Joseph Knight, an enslaved African man who won his freedom following a landmark court case in Scotland.[1][2] The play was developed by the National Theatre of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.[2] It won three awards at the 2023 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland, including Best Production, Best Play, and Best Director.[1]

Reception

Writing for The Guardian, Mark Fisher described Enough of Him as "written economically in spare, fragile scenes", noting that it "refuses to be celebratory" despite Knight's victory in court.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Cassidy, Jane (12 June 2023). "'Extraordinary' Scots play wins top award". The National. Retrieved 31 August 2025 – via ProQuest.
  2. ^ a b Ferguson, Brian (31 August 2024). "Award-winning Scottish play about slavery is cancelled". The Scotsman. Retrieved 31 August 2025 – via ProQuest.
  3. ^ Fisher, Mark (25 October 2022). "Enough of Him review – master and slave square off as Scotland abolishes bondage". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
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