Theatre

Lemn Sissay: Something Dark

Date: Friday, Sep 22 2017
Time: 7:15pm
Venue: The Space Keynsham
Price: £16
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Lemn Sissay

Acclaimed performance poet Lemn Sissay performs a dramatic reading of his life story.

Something Dark tells the story of Lemn Sissay’s upbringing in children’s homes and foster care, and the search for his family and true identity. Originally directed by John McGrath (National Theatre of Wales/MIF), Something Dark has been performed throughout the world to great critical acclaim. It was adapted for BBC Radio 3 in 2005, and the following Q&A sessions have become legendary.

“The sheer intimacy of poet Lemn Sissay’s performance underpins the power of this monologue” – The Stage

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“It would be impossible to come away from this show unmoved and uninspired” – Metro

Ages 15+. 7.45pm, £16 adv/£17 door plus booking fee. For more info, visit keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk/lemnsissaysomethingdark

 

 

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By steve wright, Monday, Aug 21 2017

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