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Soho Rising Festival and Our Day presents

Drum

By Jacob Roberts-Mensah Wed 12 – Thu 13 Feb 25 60 minutes
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Soho Upstairs – Dean Street Age Recommendation: 16+ Running time: 60 minutes
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“A civilization flourishes when men plant trees under which they themselves never sit. What you need to understand is, Ghana is home.”

As the afternoon sun hits London’s BBC Broadcasting House, photographer James Barnor encounters broadcaster Mike Eghan for the first time. Thrown together far from home, two rising Ghanaian creatives navigate their perception of identity, success, assimilation and home.

Inspired by real events, this joyful and poignant play fuses storytelling, music and dance; capturing a unique snapshot of the swinging sixties.

DRUM premiered with a critically acclaimed sold-out run at Omnibus Theatre in 2022.

Untapped Award 2024 | Winner

'This delightful piece of theatre is a joyous and lively celebration of Ghanian culture and music'
ArtsHub
'A two-hander that's a fantastic study of identity'
FestMag
'A sensitive story is elevated further by the performances of these two brilliant actors who command the stage with skill and confidence'
EdFestMag
'An uplifting and infectious performance which fuses storytelling with music and dance to explore the experience of Ghanian immigrants in 1960s London'
Everything Theatre
'Their chemistry and physicality are a masterclass'
British Blacklist
'Sets the bar really high'
A Young-ish Perspective
'This is an essential story about both Britain and Ghana that mustn’t be lost'
Reviews Hub
'Drum is a unique show, with wonderful storytelling of Ghanaian culture, the history, and identity'
Lost In Theatreland
'Roberts-Mensah is a fantastic playwright'
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Wed 12 Feb 6.45 pm
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Thu 13 Feb 6.45 pm
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