“★★★★ - A fusion of 13 poems about family, home and queer identity, this 60-minute show is lyrical and moving”
Structured around 13 spoken word poems, each describing a pivotal place in his life, this one man show reveals truths about being black and gay in the Caribbean, Africa and clubs at the heart of London.
As he negotiates family dynamics, the African military and the scale of the pyramids, we see a boy become a man, a longing become a home.
An unusual blend of the rhythms of dub poetry, African musical harmonies and European physical theatre, the show asks each of us how we describe our accent and what it has made of us.
“A tour de force on growing up gay at home and abroad as seen through poetic lens. Accomplished and well performed. We loved it”
There will be a chance to talk to the creators of the show, who will be hosting a free Q&A session from 9pm on Thursday 31st March.
Cast and Creatives
Writer and Performer: Nick Ishmael-Perkins
Movement Director and Co-creator: Bence Kalo
Set and Costume Designer: Noemi Daboczi
Lighting Designer: Marc Rosette
Composer: Gameli Tordzo
Poetry Consultant: Javon Johnson
Stage Manager: Megan Bailey
Assistant Stage Manager: Steff Connolly & Nancy Fry
Sound: Jack Hartshorn & Jared Harley
Production Managers: Ben Willmott & Noemi Daboczi
Prop Maker: Sophie Clayton
Set Design Assistants: Jess Shead, Amy Rowe
Scenic Consultants: Louise Thomas, Donie Tansey
Performance Info:
Dates: 29th March 2022 - 1st April 2022
Times: Doors 6pm | Start 7.30pm | End 8.30pm | Q&A 9.30pm
Age Guidance: 16+ (strong language) | Trigger Warning: references to hanging
Duration: 1 hour
Please e-mail us ahead of the show to ensure we are aware of and can facilitate any access needs