"He unfurls, slow, like a dust flower, except, he is looking at his black shirt. Santana’s footprint: stamped on his chest; perfect stone crystals glinting in the grooves..."

From Fringe First winner Inua Ellams comes a new story about two foster brothers building a global t-shirt brand. On their journey from a market in Nigeria to a sweatshop in China, Matthew and Muhammed discover the consequences of success.

Inua Ellams was born in Nigeria in 1984, and moved to the UK as a teenager. Inua’s work merges visual art, spoken word and theatre, and he is known for his for iconic imagery, beauty and attention to detail. The poet and performer who brought us The 14th Tale and Untitled, performs his new work, Black T-shirt Collection as part of its first national tour.

Commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre. Developed with the support of the Arvon Foundation and the National Theatre. Funded by Arts Council England.

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REVIEWS

5 STAR REVIEW:
‘nothing short of absolutely stunning’ Liverpool Student Media
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4 STAR REVIEW:
'vivid story-telling and passionate delivery' The Public Reviews
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CREDITS

• Written and performed by Inua Ellams
• Presented by Fuel
• Part of Flying Solo 2012
• Over 14s

BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE

There will be a BSL interpreted performance of this show on Wed 14 Mar, 7:30pm. Please let us know of your access requirements via email to salesassistants@contactmcr.com after booking online or text our Duty Manager via 07970094069.

WORKSHOP

Inua Ellams will lead a Black T-Shirt Collection Workshop on Wed 14 March, 3pm to 5pm.
FREE with a show ticket, booking via 0161 274 0600.