Somewhere Between
Somewhere Between is the debut spoken-word theatre by Abu B. Yillah, exploring the life and times of a 3rd Culture kid who grows up to become an adult stuck between national identities, personalities and masculinity.
Born a poet in Sierra Leone and raised somewhere between Black-British and Sierra Leonean cultures, Abu has grown up to become a Lover-Boy (some may argue ‘Player’) whose loose morals pits him in constant battle with his wholesome upbringing and innate good values.
Faced with the biggest decision of his life, Abu must decide whether his legacy will be that of a boring old regular Good Dad or... THE BEST Deadbeat Dad EVER.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Abu B. Yillah
Abu B. Yillah is a London-based British-Sierra Leonean interdisciplinary artist with key interests in poetry and filmmaking. He has been commissioned for films by Safer London, Spread the Word, The Separated Child Foundation and Museum of London.
Alongside his creative work, Abu co-curates the Sierra Leone Arts & Culture festival, is a co-founder of the Young Sierra Leonean, a community interest company that aims to increase the visibility of Sierra Leoneans, and is the self-appointed lifetime president of the Sierra Leone JC committee – UK Branch.
Adapted from a manuscript of the same title, ‘Somewhere Between’ is Abu's debut spoken-word theatrical performance.
PRESS & REVIEWS
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CAST & CREATIVE CREDITS:
Writer: Abu B. Yillah
Performer: Abu B. Yillah
Graphics Designer: Luseni Kallon
A Pinch of VAULT is a festival of brand new and work-in-progress performance. Shows will be at varying stages of development, including rehearsed readings with script in hand, first time on its feet or semi-staged.