The 14th Tale
Inua Ellams
Presented by Fuel
I’m from a long line of trouble makers, of ash skinned Africans, born with clenched fists and a natural thirst for battle, only quenched by breast milk.
The 14th Tale is a free-flowing narrative that tells the hilarious exploits of a natural born mischief growing from the clay streets of Nigeria to the rooftops of Dublin, and finally to London.
Ellams vividly recreates the characters that punctuate his upbringing in deft and beautiful poetry, while challenging the audience’s expectations of what it is to be a young, black male in London today.
‘London’s hottest new spoken word talent.’
The Times
4 Stars
'Ellams' poetry is smooth enough to melt in the ear, yet packed full of snap, crackle and pop.'
Time Out
‘The 14th Tale comes as a sharp reminder of the power of language and rhythm in theatre, and of how dramatic poetry can create whole worlds through the voice of a single performer.’
The Scotsman
'Elllams' poetry gleams with dusty, worn, deeply original beauty and he remains such wonderfully generous company to keep on stage.'
Metro
Tickets £10
Dates
9 Feb - 13 March
10 performances only
With a running time of just 55 minutes, enjoy a meal at the NT before or after the performance.
Visit Inua Ellam's MySpace page to hear more of his work.
Read more
- The Observer interview with Inua Ellams.
- Read an interview with Inua on Afridiziak.com.
- Interview with Inua Ellams on Whatsonstage.com.
- Read an interview with Inua on Londonist website.
- New Black Magazine interview with Inua Ellams.
- Lime Magazine interview with Inua Ellams.
- Soul Culture's interview with Inua Ellams.
The 14th Tale finished on: 13 March 2010
