1 hour, 35 chairs and a loop pedal.
I’m building a monument — of what, I don’t know yet. But will you build it with me?
Double Offie-Nominated playwright and poet Tatenda Naomi Matsvai’s (they/them) latest work-in-progress ‘Monument’ is a tender exploration of connection, family and memory through poetry, archival films and live looping. Monument asks what we return to for comfort during loss.
This piece can be described as: poetic, intimate, intermedial, tender, heart-warming
Past work has been described as
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From The Guardian
“the lively pace of a sensitive play""
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From Everything Theatre
“Exquisitely crafted, bold and beautiful”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From The Reviews hub
“the urban fairytale spirit of plays such as Beautiful Thing.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From Sardines
“this play is going to engender some rewarding debate and, no doubt, some fascinating writing.”
this event will take place in the Actors upstairs Light Room space
Content Warnings: Mentions of grief and loss