Indigo Giant

In the 1800s, to satisfy the Empire's appetite for indigo dye, British indigo planters used savage and sometimes murderous methods to force Bengali tenant farmers into turning over their rice fields to the cultivation of the indigo plant.

Ben Musgrave, is a playwright and a lecturer at the University of East Anglia. He has written a play, called Indigo Giant, which is being performed in theatres around the world.

Ben presents an illustrated talk about the dark history behind the indigo plant, the changes brought about by rebellion and freedom struggles, and how the resurgence of natural indigo cultivation in Bangladesh is bringing economic and environmental benefits.

Tickets £3

Age recommendation 14+

Booking required