5 – 23 September

Mama Put Productions
BRIXTON STORIES
by Biyi Bandele

Part of the MIX, supported by Deutsche Bank, in the Studio at Lyric Hammersmith

Witness a world of word-mongers, soap-box philosophers and preachers through the eyes of Ossie Jones and his daughter as they walk through the streets of Brixton.

As Ossie comes to terms with the loss of his wife, and his daughter searches to find her father again, Bandele weaves fantasy and reality together to take you on this magical and enchanting journey.

'Irresistible.' Sunday Times

'A stroke of genius… extremely funny' Metro

Tickets from ?7: 08700 500 511 / www.lyric.co.uk (no booking fees)

BRIXTON STORIES is a funny and surprisingly surreal play by Biyi Bandele, which takes a richly fantastical look at this bustling cosmopolitan neighbourhood and its eclectic mix of residents.

Nigerian-born and Brixton-adopted Biyi Bandele is a prolific and award-winning writer whose work has been compared to that of his fellow countrymen, Ben Okri and Wole Soyinka, amongst others. 

BRIXTON STORIES was originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company for performance at the Tricycle Theatre in 2001, where it met with critical acclaim. This will be a completely new high-energy version of the show, with four actors playing a multitude of characters, directed by Biyi himself.

Praise for Brixton Stories:

‘Bandele’s extraordinary 75 minute play … In its mixture of social panorama and subterranean odyssey … offers a vivid evocation of Brixton street life.’
THE GUARDIAN

‘An enchanting fantasy piece … Bandele’s writing has a warm glow, like a benevolent fairy tale … irresistible’
SUNDAY TIMES

‘Bandele’s mind loops and loops like some wonderful stunt-kite .… Can anyone hope or dream for much more in or out of Brixton? Not really.’
THE TIMES

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