Michael Abbensetts
Born in Guyana (then British Guiana), 8 June 1938; became British citizen, 1974. Educated at Queen's College, Guyana, 1952-56; Stanstead College, Quebec; Sir George Williams University, Montreal, 1960-61. Security attendant, Tower of London, 1963-67; staff member, Sir John Soane Museum, London, 1968-71. Resident playwright, Royal Court Theatre, London, 1974; visiting professor of drama, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, 1981. Recipient: George Devine award, 1973; Arts Council bursary, 1977; Afro-Caribbean award, 1979.
Stage Works
- Sweet Talk (produced 1973). 1976.
- Alterations (produced 1978; revised version produced 1985).
- Samba (produced 1980).1980.
- In the Mood (produced 1981).
- Outlaw (produced 1983).
- El Dorado (produced 1984).
- Living Together (includes Roystony's Day, The Street Party). 1988.
- The Lion (produced 1993)
Radio Plays:
- Home Again, 1975;
- The Sunny Side of the Street, 1977;
- Brothers of the Sword, 1978;
- The Fast Lane, 1980;
- The Dark Horse, 1981;
- Summer Passions, 1985.
Television Plays
- The Museum Attendant, 1973;
- Inner City Blues, 1975;
- Crime and Passion, 1976;
- Black Christmas, 1977;
- Roadrunner, 1977;
- Empire Road series, 1977, 1979;
- Easy Money, 1982;
- Big George Is Dead, 1987.
Novel
Empire Road (novelization of television series). 1979.