Description
By Emmanuel Akwafo.
Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist is a vibrant celebration of Black, queer identities, exploring themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of London, a community rich with cultural history and diversity, the show shines a spotlight on voices often overlooked in mainstream theatre.
The show is there for the audience to think about their own perception of identity, as well wanting to empower young Black gay men to embrace their culture, race, religion, sexuality and present the reality of a real male body.
‘I want to enhance the audience’s understanding on gay identity in the Black community by demonstrating the difficulties each character faces whilst they take us on their individual and shared journeys.‘ – Emmanuel Akwafo
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Latecomers policy: Latecomers may enter in the first 10 minutes. After this point, there is no entry into the performance.
Content information
Contains strong themes which some people may find difficult, including racism, homophobic discrimination, racist stereotypes.
The characters in the show discuss experiences of violence, sexism, toxic relationships, and other forms of trauma including sexual abuse, child abuse and irreligion. There are themes of suicide and suicidal ideation throughout.
Creative team
Writer & Director Emmanuel Akwafo
Assistant Director Nathanael Campbell
Visual Coordinator Lucian-Mihai Koncz
Stage Manager Marcus Collick
Lighting Designer Jahmiko Marshall
Sound Designer Xana
Cast
Jamal Franklin as Joseph
Ashley Byam as Monday
Dane Williams as Nathaniel
Dwayne Black as Mohammed