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Drum

By Jacob Roberts-Mensah Wed 12 – Thu 13 Feb 25 60 minutes
Fest Mag
ArtsHub
EdFestMag
Reviews Hub
“A civilization flourishes when men plant trees under which they themselves never sit. What you need to understand is, Ghana is home.”
Untapped Award 2024
Winner
‘Roberts-Mensah is a fantastic playwright’
What's On Stage

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.

 

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Do a Soho Rising double bill with Hasan Al Habib at 8:30pm

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Reviews

'A delightful, joyous and lively celebration of Ghanian culture and music'
Arts Hub
'A fantastic study of identity'
Fest
'A sensitive story elevated further by the brilliant actors who command the stage with skill and confidence'
EdFest Mag
'This is an essential story about both Britain and Ghana that mustn’t be lost'
Reviews Hub
'A unique show with wonderful storytelling of Ghanaian culture, history, and identity'
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Part of Soho Rising Festival 2025

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