Event: Performance of "The Immigrant" London July 3 2016
May 24, 2016
The Immigrant by Joy Gharoro- Akpojotor is a provocative play that explores what the world would look like if Africa was the most powerful continent in the World
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Set in 2116, Oliver, a Brit seeking asylum in the African Union is in detention. Here he pleads his case to Usman, an African border official, who isn’t fond of immigrants. What ensues is a battle of words and stories neither is truly prepared for.
Part of Africa Writes, a vibrant programme of events showcasing the best new writing from across the continent and the Diaspora.
In association with the Royal African Society
Set in 2116, Oliver, a Brit seeking asylum in the African Union is in detention. Here he pleads his case to Usman, an African border official, who isn’t fond of immigrants. What ensues is a battle of words and stories neither is truly prepared for.
Part of Africa Writes, a vibrant programme of events showcasing the best new writing from across the continent and the Diaspora.
In association with the Royal African Society
Sun 3 Jul 2016, 17:30 - 19:30
Conference Centre
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Senior 60+: £6.00
Student: £5.00
Registered Unemployed: £5.00
Friend of the BL: £5.00
