Black Men Walking

A compelling, surprising new show that turns a spotlight onto Britain's missing histories. Dedicated to the Black Men's Walking Group.

Thomas, Matthew and Richard walk.

They walk the first Saturday of every month. Walking and talking.
But this walk.

Maybe they should have cancelled, but they needed the walk today. Out in the Peaks, they find themselves forced to walk backwards through two thousand years before they can move forwards.

About the author

Testament is a rapper, human beatboxer and theatre-maker currently based in West Yorkshire. Testament is a supported artist of The Royal Exchange, Manchester.

Summary

A compelling, surprising new show that turns a spotlight onto Britain’s missing histories. Dedicated to the Black Men’s Walking Group.

Thomas, Matthew and Richard walk.

They walk the first Saturday of every month. Walking and talking.
But this walk…

Maybe they should have cancelled, but they needed the walk today. Out in the Peaks, they find themselves forced to walk backwards through two thousand years before they can move forwards.

Additional text

As poetic as it is potent

Product details

• Authors: Testament
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.11.2021
• EAN: 9781350264663
• ISBN: 978-1-350-26466-3
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 136 mm x 208 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Modern Plays; Oberon Modern Plays
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic Studies, Africa, DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Black Studies (Global), DRAMA / African, Ireland, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social discrimination & inequality, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Plays, Playscripts, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism, Social discrimination and social justice