sentences:  It opened to positive reviews and starred newcomer Naomi van der Linden as Celie, Ana Milva Gomes as Shug Avery, Jeannine de la Rose as Sofia, Edwin Jonker as Mister and Carlos de Vries as Harpo.A new co-production between Curve, Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome opened in Leicester from 28 June to 13 July, before transferring to Birmingham from 16 to 20 July 2019.The production was directed by Tinuke Craig.