An Evening with an Immigrant (28-29 Sept)

Inua Ellams will tell his ridiculous, fantastic, poignant immigrant-story of escaping fundamentalist Islam in Nigeria, directing an arts festival in Dublin, performing solo shows at the National Theatre, drinking wine with the Queen of England. All the while without a country to belong to or place to call home.

Born in Nigeria in 1984, Inua Ellams is an internationally touring poet, playwright, performer, graphic artist & designer. He has published four books of poetry: ‘Candy Coated Unicorns and Converse All Stars’, ‘Thirteen Fairy Negro Tales’ ‘The Wire-Headed Heathen’ and ‘#Afterhours’.

His first play ‘The 14th Tale’ was awarded a Fringe First at the Edinburgh International Theatre Festival and his fourth ‘Barber Shop Chronicles’ sold out its run at England’s National Theatre.

 
Tricycle Theatre, NW6 7JR Tel: 020 7328 1000 £15/ £12 conc www.tricycle.co.uk