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 ★★★★
Performed at Summerhall as part of Made in Scotland 2024.
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