Theatre in the whole of the uk, he was given the keys to coventry theatre in 1828. he is believed to have been the first black shakespearean actor. he played leading roles in romeo and juliet, othello, such a massive influence and a great story to tell. one of the people determined to make sure that his story is told is melissa smith from street art strategy. why is his story so important? it is is his story so important? it is important is his story so important? it is important to is his story so important? it is important to hear is his story so important? it is important to hear stories like this. a lot important to hear stories like this. a lot of important to hear stories like this. a lot of people in coventry don t know a lot of people in coventry don t know about him and when we were here last week know about him and when we were here last week painting the mural people were stopping and asking and engaging in conversations. most peopie engaging in conversations. m ....