Darkness descends at the Pink House in Tiruvannamalai, India. As the storm cracks through the windows, Lorna’s memories pierce their way through the silence. The legends of her life come to guide her – her mother Euphemia, her sister Cherry and her ancestor, Nanny of the Maroons. But will Lorna find the strength to face her demons? Come, let our observer take your hand, as she leads us on an epic voyage of discovery.
With high octane musical numbers and a virtuoso solo performance, The Legends of Them is a unique theatrical experience brought to you by connoisseurs of experimental entertainment, Hackney Showroom.
Brixton luminary Sutara Gayle is a leading British actor, also known as the award-winning, internationally acclaimed reggae artist Lorna Gee. This is her debut show as a writer-performer.
“For the first time in my life, everything is silent”
19 SEPT | POST SHOW TALK
Sutara Gayle & director Jo McInnes on the making of the show, in conversation with Martina Laird.
WRAPAROUND EVENTS
23 SEPT | LATE GIG
Rollcall of female artists hosted by Lorna Gee, featuring Claire Angel, Teshay Makeda, Lioness Fonts & Olive Brooklyn, alongside DJ Shineeye.
25 SEPT | WOMXN OF COLOUR NIGHT
Special show for womxn of colour audiences plus a post show Sista Circle to reflect on themes of the show, hosted by Lady Phyll (founder of UK Black Pride). Please note: this show is aimed at womxn, femmes and NBs of colour but no-one will be turned away.
14-30 SEPT | EXHIBITION: FEMALE PIONEERS OF DANCEHALL
Celebrating the mighty women of dancehall in this photographic exhibition specially curated by Sutara Gayle & Museum of Youth Culture on display during the run of the show.
CREDITS
Written & Performed by Sutara Gayle
Directed by Jo McInnes
Dawn Estefan Production Therapist
Tony Gayle Sound Designer
Gino Ricardo Green Projection Designer
Joshie Harriette Lighting Designer
Martina Laird Associate Director
Christella Litras Composer
Melissa Simon-Hartman Costume Designer
14 – 30 September | Brixton House | From £15 | TICKET
Co-created by Nina Lyndon & Jo McInnes
Artwork photography by Caroline Allinson
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