Europe, Obama & Me
by Gordon Square Communicationstheatre, spoken-word-and-live-literature
I am a cog in the wheel of Free Movement. I am my ancestors', my contemporaries', and my descendants' wildest dreams.
about the production
While Barack Obama is fulfilling his American Dream as the first Black president of the United States, Sylvia Arthur, a Black Brit, is in Brussels in pursuit of the European version. Working at the political heart of Europe, tasked with promoting Freedom of Movement, she zigzags the continent proselytising the benefits of a borderless Union. But as the President faces resistance to his agenda, so does she as nativism, authoritarianism, misogyny, and racism sweep through Europe, and the world, and dreams begin to crumble. This one-woman show tackles Brexit, Trump, race relations, and migration with power, humour, and grace.
about the artist
We produce challenging theatre for challenging times.
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 4 metres
Sound: Operated from a laptop on PowerPoint, connecting to the sound desk with 2 ΒΌ inch jack inputs either into two separate mono channels or a single stereo channel
Music: PRS licence required
Video: A projector and screen is required. All the video is operated through PowerPoint, which is run on the same laptop as the audio. We require a connection to a Projector.
Lighting: No pre-rig required
Technician: We require 1 venue technician to assist with get-in/get-out and to operate lights
Get in: 30 minutes
Get out: 30 minutes
- Contemporary theatre goers.
- Audiences engaged in politics and current affairs.
- New writing audiences.
- Young People, 16+
- Students and Graduates.
Among the most compelling solo shows I've ever seen.
The most important show you'll see during Brighton Fringe.
A tour-de-force.
Accessible.
Post-show discussion and Q&A, talks, panels, and workshops on themes raised in the show.
