By and In the US, for every nine executed, one is exonerated. 12 10 6 5 4 3 2

OUR SUPPORTERS AMICUS ABOUT ACTORS CAST: THE EXONEREES CAST: THE LAWYERS CAST: THE LIST CAST WELCOME SCHEDULE 9:00pm 8:30pm 8:15pm 6:45pm 6:30pm

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WELCOME FROM THE TRUSTEES

The Exonerated tells the story of six wrongfully convicted people. Based on true stories, it is a poignant and powerful window into their lives after being convicted, their legal proceedings and the realities of death row. From being performed in front of politicians, attorneys and exonerees to being adapted for film with a star cast, this award-winning play continues to provoke discussion.

The play focuses on innocence, perhaps the most compelling argument for the abolition of the death penalty. While there is any chance of executing an innocent, how can the death penalty ever be justified?

Amicus's remit is beyond those who have an innocence claim. Through coordinating internships, casework and training, we fight for fair trials for those on death row. As the play demonstrates, factors such as racial bias and the politicisation of the court system are instrumental in many convictions. We believe that for justice to truly be served, as poignantly put by Delbert, the system should be about "how one looks at other human beings".

We are very grateful to the writers for supporting this production, and we are indebted to our stellar cast and directors for this very special performance. We hope that you will leave the hall tonight with much food for thought and that you will continue to support our work by becoming members, giving donations and attending future events. Enjoy the play!

Claire Jenkins Joanne Cross Jonathan Pockson Mark George QC David Perkins Hannah Gorman

2 DIRECTORS WRITERS Peter Peter Ellenand Gould Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen Female Ensemble 2 Female Ensemble 1 Male EnsembleMale 2 EnsembleMale 1 CAST Georgia Delbert Robert Sunny David Kerry Gary

Tunde Okewale MBE Peter Pringle Leslie Thomas QC Chris Jarman Sonia “Sunny” Jacobs Jamie Parker Anthony Cozens Ian Porter Lisa Eichhorn Angela Wynter Danielle Walters

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Sonia “Sunny” Jacobs as herself Peter Pringle as Gary

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. She has also appeared in Legend . She performs in a predominantly Sherlock . Theatre credits include , (Oldham Coliseum),

Dub female roots reggae band, Abakush. in Paradisein radio plays, including Brothers Wondrous Oblivion Illusion Angela Angela is known for Out Festival), Theatre). (Tristan Bates),(Tristan Hollywood Canteen Who With Rosie Dead Wilder 2Wilder credits include include Dementamania Anthony graduated from The Oxford School of Drama in 2002. Film credits no longer has rights.” longer no sick animal to sleep. toKerryhas Cook sick animal sleep. Max right to his walk among Heforfeited us. "Now, we must look upon it as putting a it as putting upon "Now, we must look ABOUT AMICUS

Amicus is a fair trials charity that fights for justice on death row in the . We believe we can make the greatest difference on the frontline, by helping to provide legal assistance to those facing execution.

INTERNS Amicus places legal interns in pre-trial, appellate and research offices of capital defence attorneys throughout the US - we currently have 18 affiliate offices across 11 different states. Many US defender offices operate within severe funding constraints. Amicus interns provide vital support and carry out work that would simply not be done without them.

Amicus runs a comprehensive bi-annual training programme in US capital defence law and procedure, legal research, evidence and professional conduct. It is attended by approximately 300-400 participants each year. The training equips Amicus interns and caseworkers to be of maximum use to capital defenders in the US and exposes all attendees to the human rights violations

surrounding the use of the death penalty. EVENTS TRAINING

Amicus holds numerous awareness-raising events throughout the year, including talks, film nights, yoga sessions and university presentations across the country.

Alistair Carmichael MP, Baroness Stern CBE, Benjamin Zephaniah, Claire van Kampen, David Rowntree, Dr. Jan Arriens (Founder, Lifelines), Jane Officer (Founder, Amicus), Sir Mark Rylance, Nick Trenticosta, Peter Carter QC, Peter Pringle, Professor Julian Killingley, Richard Dieter (Former Senior Programme Director, DPIC), Robin Maher, Sister Helen Prejean, Sophie Garner, Sunny Jacobs, , Wilbert Rideau. OUR PATRONS

10 The Amicus casework programme provides remote support for capital defenders in the US faced with tight timescales and limited resources. We have up to 200 volunteer caseworkers in law firms and barristers chambers working on up to eight different cases, including Supreme Court, federal and state level cases, at any given time. Caseworkers and interns have been recently been involved in the Missouri Project, an investigation into the potentially arbitrary application of the death penalty in Missouri, funded by the Foreign &

CASEWORK Commonwealth Office.

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& DONATIONS Amicus needs members to survive. By joining Amicus, you will enable us to continue our work. As a member, you will receive regular Amicus updates through our newsletter, discounts to Amicus Training and events, and also a copy of the Amicus Journal on publication.

To sign up, please visit www.amicus-alj.org/how- help/membership. To support this event with a donation, please visit mydonate.bt.com/events/amicusexonerated.

THANK YOU

11 AMICUS THANKS ALL OUR SUPPORTERS FOR THIS EVENT

The Sunny Center The Exonerated Fund c/o The Culture Project Kingscote Vineyard Nimax Theatres Limited Café Rouge The Arch Climbing Centre Urban Axe Throwing

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