Now, I See

Now, I See

Two brothers reunite to honour their sibling's life at a celebration of remembrance. As they begin to explore letting go, they are forced to confront their shared past and long-standing estrangement.  

Following the sell-out run of SAMSKARA (The Yard), this brand-new work by Lanre Malaolu explores the challenge of forgiving yourself for a lifetime of suppressed emotion, while celebrating the profound bond of brotherhood and the resilience that can be found in joy.  

A powerful fusion of movement, song, and text, Now, I See is an exploration of identity, forgiveness and nature’s visceral power to heal.  

Now, I See is the second instalment in Lanre's trilogy that excavates and celebrates the truth of being a Black man in contemporary Britain.

Presented by Stratford East.

Following the performance on THU 30 MAY, there will be a free post-show talk for ticket holders. Hosted by Rotimi Akinsete, the panel will include António Ferreira (Mental Health Activist), Lanre Malaolu (Writer and director) and Trevor Knight (IRIE Mind). The talk will be BSL-interpreted by Suzy Evans.

 

Concessions
Available for under 17s

Click here for details about companion/carer tickets

Schools Rates
Newham schools: £12 per person
All other schools: £14 per person

Group Bookings
If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.

Booking Enquiries
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.

Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.

Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.

If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.

Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.

CAST
Kieron - Oliver Alvin-Wilson
Dayo - Nnabiko Ejimofor
Adeyeye - Tendai Humphrey Sitima

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CREATIVES
Writer, Director, Movement Director - Lanre Malaolu
Scenographer - Ingrid Hu
Costume Designer - Debbie Duru
Lighting Designer - Ryan Day
Composer - Jan Brzezinski
Sound Designer - Pär Carlsson 
Associate Director - Kirk-Ann Roberts
Assistant Choreographer - Rochea Dyer
Production Dramaturg - Roy Alexander Weise
Dramaturg - Anthony Simpson-Pike
Production Dramatherapist - Wabriya King
Costume Supervisor - Olivia Ward
Production Manager - Daniel Steward
Company Stage Manager - Vanessa Sutherland
Stage Manager on the book - Meghan Hodgson 
Artist Collaboration - Joseph Ijoyemi

Featured Songs

'Ye' - Burna Boy
'Superstar' - Usher
'Spirit 2.0' - Sampha
'Sampha's Plea' - Stormzy
'Give it to the Water' - Stormzy

More Information

Running Time: Approximately two hours 10 minutes including interval.

Guidance: 12+. The show contains strong language, flashing lights and strobe effects. (Click here for Content Advisory Notes)

Access Performances:
Relaxed environment (what's this?) – Wed 22 May, 7.30pm 
BSL interpreted – Thu 30 May, 7.30pm (Vinessa Brant)
Captioned – Fri 31 May, 7.30pm (Suzanne Walker)
Audio Described –  Sat 01 Jun, 2.30pm (William Elliot and Ruth James)


Pay What You Can performance (what's this?)Mon 13 May, 7.30pm 

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