Derek Walcott and the University of Essex

Published: May 4, 2013, 1:22 a.m.

For the past four years Derek Walcott has developed an ever closer relationship with the University of Essex culminating with the world premiere of his new play O Starry Starry Night. Here he discusses the support he has received from the University and in particular Professor Maria Cristina Fumagalli, Penny Woollard and the Lakeside Theatre production team.