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Drum
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2m
“A civilization flourishes when men plant trees under which they themselves never sit. What you need to understand is, Ghana is home."
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Cast Size
2m -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour) -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Accolades
- Winner! 2024 Untapped Award
Details
Summary
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.
Publishing in conjunction with the run at Underbelly, Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe from 1st August.
History
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 1960s
- Setting BBC Studios. 1967.
- Features Period Costumes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
Media
“Compelling writing.” – The Stage
“Passionate” – The Stage
“Roberts-Mensah is a fantastic playwright, capable of painting characters with rich, multi-faceted hues. DRUM is an unfussy debate-play with a lot to say, and leaving even more for the audience to chew on.” – WhatsOnStage
“This delightful piece of theatre is a joyous and lively celebration of Ghanian culture and music.” – Arts Hub
“A fascinating insight into the mindset of trailblazers James Barnor and Mike Eghan.” – The British Blacklist
“Uplifting and infectious.” – Everything Theatre
“DRUM is a delight… There's honesty, affection, humour and seriousness... It's a small slice of history.” – Events London
“It was such a joy to watch!” – Lost in Theatreland
“This is an essential story about both Britain and Ghana that mustn’t be lost.” – Theatre Weekly
“Sets the bar really high.” – A Young-ish Perspective
ON BREAKING CHARACTER2024 Edinburgh Fringe SpotlightMatt Law
30 July 2024
Licensing & Materials
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