Lanre Malaolu
Samskara
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839040597
- author:
- Lanre Malaolu
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Hern Books, The Limited, Nick
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 72
- Genre:
- European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Samskara by Lanre Malaolu is a powerful exploration of masculinity and vulnerability in contemporary Britain. Through an innovative fusion of text, physical theatre, and hip-hop dance, the work delves into the emotional trauma experienced by black men and the cycles of fathering that shape their lives. The production premiered at The Yard Theatre, London, in November 2021, showcasing Malaolu's unique vision and skill as a writer, director, and choreographer. By sharing real-life testimony and personal experiences, Samskara offers a raw and unflinching look at what it means to be a black man in twenty-first-century Britain. This work is a soul-baring odyssey that moves through joy and suffering, laughter and longing, ultimately untangling the complexities of masculinity and its impact on individuals and communities.