SIZE OF COMPANY
3–5 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Theatre Artist
Mojisola Adebayo

ARTISTIC POLICY
Mojisola Adebayo collaborates with British and International artists from a variety of different disciplines to create new text-based physical theatre performed within a broad African aesthetic that explores contemporary issues such as climate change, racism, perceptions of Islam and the Middle East.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘She’s as supple and subtle as a whole ensemble.’ Time Out

‘A virtuosic solo storytelling performance – an epic tale of empowerment, exploration and (self) discovery delivered with real theatrical grace.’ Total Theatre

‘She injects warm rhythms into a chilly yet voluptuous text-scape.’ Time Out

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Moj of the Antarctic: An African Odyssey A multi-sensory storytelling performance inspired by the true story of a runaway African slave, offering a radical view of climate and change, with visuals shot on location in Antarctica. (80 mins, 1 on stage, 3 on the road.)

Matt Henson: North Star A moving true story of love, conquest, race, racing and betrayal of planet and people, set in the High Arctic. (90 mins, 3 on stage, 5 on the road.)

Muhammad Ali and Me Tells the story of a girl who speaks her life through Ali’s words, his fights become her dances and his struggles give her the courage she needs to survive. Looking at black girls and father figures, masculinity and Islam, this powerful play packs more than just a punch. (60 mins, 2 on stage, 4 on the road.)

48 Minutes for Palestine A play without words which looks at the relationship of Israel and Palestine in 1948 through two performers, in movement, music and dance.. Made by artists from across the Middle East. (48 mins, 2 on stage, 4 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
A number of activities are available in response to requests and are lead by experienced professional practitioners. These include pre- and post-show workshops; dialogues exploring contemporary issues raised in the plays (such as climate change, slavery, colonialism, race and racism, perceptions of Islam and the Middle East); training courses in theatre for development skills especially in areas of crisis or conflict; general drama skills training courses; residencies collaborating with local artists.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Moj of the Antarctic: An African Odyssey, Muhammad Ali and Me and 48 Minutes for Palestine throughout 2008 and beyond.
Matt Henson: North Star is available from November 2008 and beyond.