Testament - Woke
by Little Mightymusic-and-opera, spoken-word-and-live-literature
Is Testament Woke?
about the production
The twin juggernauts of hip-hop and feminism are on a collision course. And Testament reckons he’s the guy to sort it out. A rapper and World Record Holding beatboxer, he thinks he’s a right-on kind of guy. He’s made theatre shows and had his poetry on Radio 4. Then his daughter is born and suddenly he’s not so sure. That’s why he’s staying up late, lost in the dark world of the internet. because that’s the place people go to talk about these things. What will he discover as he starts to unpick his own prejudices?
about the artist
Testament, has spent over a decade in the music business as a rapper and Guinness World Record holding beatboxer. His album, released by First Word Records, includes collaborations with Grammy Award winner Corinne Bailey Rae and Mercury Prize nominee Soweto Kinch. His theatre experience began by working with beatboxer Shlomo on his shows Boxed, and The Lip Factory. He then created his own show, Blake Remixed,which visited the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and toured the UK to acclaim. His play Black Men Walking for Eclipse Theatre and Revolution Mix is touring throughout the spring, including a run at London’s Royal Court.
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stage dimensions
width: 4 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 4 metres
- fans of hip-hop/ spoken word
- those interested in gender politics
- contemporary theatre goers
Suffused with wit and honesty͟
WOKE is honest, it is hugely skilful with language, observant throughout – not to mention funny. It is a brilliant show.͟
A one man mash-up machine... the performance is skilful and the music infectious”
This peice is storytelling and as such is accessible to those who are visually impaired
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