Far Gone

Description

“If I invited you to come with me on a journey, a story, will you come with me?”

Northern Uganda. When Okumu’s village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother’s lives are changed forever.

Far Gone is a profoundly moving story of a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to child soldier. Originally co-produced with Sheffield Theatres. Told with humour, poetry and startling physical theatre, Okumu’s experience strikes straight at the heart through a powerful one-man performance written by John Rwothomack and directed by Mojisola Kareem. Inspired by Rwothomack’s own near experience of abduction by the LRA, Far Gone explores how conflict reshapes identity, family and belonging and what it takes to hold onto humanity in the face of violence.

Following its critically acclaimed national tour, Far Gone lands at Brixton House for its London Debut as part of its world tour, with performances across the USA, Taiwan and South Africa.

This is storytelling that transcends borders — raw, poetic, and deeply human.

‘This play is not about me, the kid who was lucky enough to escape. This play is for the hundred of thousands who did not. For the future generations who will continue to suffer the trauma the LRA has imprinted on them, for many years to come’ – John Rwothomack

Reviews

★★★★
“Rwothomack’s energetic performance is brilliant.”
The Reviews Hub

★★★★
“He (Rwothomack) shifts character effortlessly…his movements and stance as important as the words.”
WhatsOnStage

“Captivating and powerful”
The Guardian

“Deeply felt performance”
The Stage

Content warnings

Depictions of extreme violence/death
Gunfire and battle sounds
Depictions of child abuse/trauma
Discussion of displacement, grief/mourning
Discussion of religion

Post show

In acknowledgment of, and to hold space for the heavy themes this story explores, following every performance of Far Gone writer and performer, John Rwothomack, will be available in the theatre if you have any questions, or would like a moment of reflection with him to unpack what you have just watched.

For further support resources please see our Audience Care doc.

John Rwothomach

John Rwothomack – Writer/Actor

Mojisola Kareem – Director

Sam Holland – Producer

Kevin Jenkins – Designer

Lee Affen – Sound Designer/Composer

Will Monks – Lighting Designer

Akeim Toussaint-Buck – Movement Director

Lilac Yosiphon – Tour Movement Director

Tom Robbins – Production Manager

Jack Poole – Set Builder