Leading Black British theatre pioneers Talawa Theatre Company is bringing Home Song, its new show for infants, to London’s Unicorn Theatre.
Amina Gichinga (ABBA Voyage) will star as Mother, with Halle Brown (The Crucible) as Adwoa in the show, which is designed to be a multi-sensory production celebrating family, home and heritage.
Featuring puppetry, interactive soundscapes and dynamic a cappella singing, the show follows young Adwoa and her mum as they embark on a journey to find the true meaning of home, from the bustling streets of Kumasi to the vibrant heart of London. With lively, upbeat percussion and shared teachings of new rhythms, the production also incorporates sensory games and activities, as well as a free playtime at the end.
Incorporating children’s songs from Ghana and the Caribbean and devised through family-led research and development sessions, Home Song is created and directed by Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong (In the Deep).
The creative team includes designer Ruth Badila and lighting designer Aisha Oyedepo. Movement and puppetry director will be Aimee Louise Bevan, alongside puppet Makers Olivia Racionzer and Emily Wright.
Home Song will premiere at the Unicorn Theatre from February 7 – March 9, before playing at Talawa Studio in Croydon (March 14-29 & May 21-31) and then embarking on a UK tour.
Tickets here for the Unicorn Theatre, and here for the Talawa Studio.