stillbirth

black futures, old hopes

In a country fighting for independence, a white man is trapped in a black family’s house without their knowledge. As time passes, strange sounds and a stubborn stench fill the house. The family wonders if they are living with ghosts, but something more sinister is at play.

This debut play, from playwright-to-watch Tinashe Jakwa, is a fresh and exciting exploration of how to overcome the past. The show journeys into the joys and pains of navigating racial divisions in a biting and humorous way.

With a fresh spin on telling stories about difficult moments in history and presented by APK Productions, the show is for everyone who wants to build a better future.

Image by Andrea Lim

• Writer

  Tinashe Jakwa

• Producer

  Amber Kitney

• Director

  Laura Liu

• Performer

  Malek Domkoc
  Astrid Tshidibu
  David Vikman
  Delicia Cooper

• Sound Designer

  Azariah Felton

• Props & Scenery Designer

  Finn Forde

• Lighting Designer

  Matthew Erren

• Dramaturg

  Julian Hobba

• Stage Manager

  Sophia Morgan