stillbirth

black futures, old hopes

In a country fighting for independence, a white man is trapped in a black family’s house without their knowledge. As time passes, strange sounds and a stubborn stench fill the house. The family wonders if they are living with ghosts, but something more sinister is at play.

This debut play, from playwright-to-watch Tinashe Jakwa, is a fresh and exciting exploration of how to overcome the past. The show journeys into the joys and pains of navigating racial divisions in a biting and humorous way.

With a fresh spin on telling stories about difficult moments in history and presented by APK Productions, the show is for everyone who wants to build a better future.

Writer: Tinashe Jakwa
Producer: Amber Kitney
Director: Laura Liu
Performer: Malek Domkoc, Astrid Tshidibu, David Vikman, Delicia Cooper
Sound Designer: Azariah Felton
Lighting Designer: Matthew Erren
Props & Scenery: Finn Forde
Stage Manager: Sophia Morgan
Dramaturg: Julian Hobba

Image by Andrea Lim