Overview
The story of two generations of women activists in the struggle for black liberation in America.
One, notorious Black Panther Assata Shakur, the other a college student at the beginning of the Black Lives Matter movement in Ferguson in 2014. Against a stunning soundtrack of gospel and blues sung live, the show explores what it takes to become a revolutionary.
Originally performed as Woke, written by Apphia Campbell, Fringe First Award Winner and creator of the hit show Black is the Colour of My Voice.
Notes: Depictions of racism, abuse, violence, has occurrences of strong language and racialised insults
“A fierce 70 minutes of music and protest”
– The Scotsman ★★★★
“Terrific performances”
– The Skinny ★★★★
Creative Credits
Writer Apphia Campbell
Starring Apphia Campbell and Tinashe Warikandwa
Original Music Apphia Campbell
Director Caitlin Skinner
Lighting Designer Emma Jones
Musical Director Marie-Gabrielle Koumenda
AV Design Ellie Thompson
Producer Laura Clark
Production Manager Suzi Normand
A Stellar Quines and Royal Lyceum Theatre co-production
Location
Summerhall
Summerhall Pl, Edinburgh EH9 1PL
- 1 August
- 2-6, 8-11, 13-18, 20-25 August