Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent performers will be showcasing their talent in Stratford East’s SLAMbition, in association with Ramps on the Moon.
SLAMbition is a brand new monologue slam-style competition putting a spotlight on the incredible range of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent that exists in the arts. At this exclusive event, artists will perform a monologue for a panel of guest judges, and will have the chance to win an exciting package of prizes which include: a professional headshot package from photographer The Other Richard, a digital subscription for The Stage, tickets to Stratford East shows and more to be confirmed.
Participants include Eliz Avni, Nicole Botha, Jade Franks, Georgina Hart, Rhiannon May, Ella Maisy Purvis, Temi Majekodunmi, Jack Moorby, Fatima Niemogha and Abigail Weinstock.
SLAMbition will be co-directed by Nadia Fall and Julie McNamara, with hosting by Stratford East’s Sky Arts Artistic Associate Tabby Lamb. Guest performers will include spoken word artist Miss Jacqui and singer/songwriter Max Runham. The judging panel for SLAMbition includes theatre maker and poet Jamie Hale, director and performer Rachel Nwokoro and casting director Jacob Sparrow.
Ramps on the Moon is a collaborative network of six National Portfolio Organisation theatres: New Wolsey, Ipswich, Birmingham Rep, Nottingham Playhouse, Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Stratford East and strategic partner Graeae. Ramps on the Moon exists to enrich the stories we tell and the way we tell them by normalising the presence of deaf and disabled people both on and off stage.
Funded by Westfield East Bank Creative Futures Fund, supported by Westfield Stratford City and Foundation for Future London.
Age Guidance: Some of the monologues contain strong language and discuss themes some audience members may find upsetting. Audiences will be informed about content warnings before each monologue and there will be time to leave the auditorium should you wish.
Runtime: Approx 2 hours with a 15-minute interval
Booking Enquiries
Performances are on sale without social distancing, in line with government regulations at the time of the performance. We will update our audiences if regulations change.
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
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.
Hosted by Tabby Lamb
Directed by Nadia Fall & Julie McNamara
SLAMbition Participants
Eliz Avni
Nicole Botha
Jade Franks
Georgina Hart
Rhiannon May
Ella Maisy Purvis
Temi Majekodunmi
Jack Moorby
Fatima Niemogha
Abigail Weinstock
Guest Performers
Miss Jacqui
Max Runham
Judges
Jamie Hale
Rachel Nwokoro
Jacob Sparrow
BSL Interpreters
Peter Abraham
Anna Kitson
Jade Odle
Tracey Tyer
Captioning by Claire Hill
SLAMbition is a Relaxed Performance (what's this?) and will be Audio Described, Captioned & BSL-interpreted.
If you have any access requirements, please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or email tickets@stratfordeast.com to book tickets. Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.
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