Description
Book SynopsisInua Ellams: Born in Nigeria in 1984, Inua is an internationally touring poet, playwright, performer, graphic artist & designer. He is an ambassador for the Ministry of Stories and has published four books of poetry:
Candy Coated Unicorns and Converse All Stars', Thirteen Fairy Negro Tales' 'The Wire-Headed Heathen' and
'#Afterhours'. His first play
The 14th Tale was awarded a Fringe First at the Edinburgh International Theatre Festival and his fourth
Barber Shop Chronicles sold out its run at England's National Theatre. He is currently touring 'An Evening With An Immigrant' and working on
The Half God of Rainfall a new play in verse. In graphic art & design, online and in print, he tries to mix the old with the new, juxtaposing texture and pigment with flat shades of colour and vector images. He lives and works from London, where he founded the Midnight Run, a nocturnal urban excursion. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Trade ReviewIt feels like a very contemporary piece which will resonate with young people and which could easily be linked to current events and news for literacy events. * Teaching English *
Table of Contents1. Introduction and Teacher Resources by Synergy Theatre Project 2. Cape Playtext
