Black T-shirt Collection
Written and performed by Inua Ellams
A game-changer in British theatre, don’t miss Inua Ellams as he brings his acclaimed one-man show to Melbourne.
Ellams has charmed audiences around the world with his laid-back charisma and melodic storytelling style, and received great acclaim for his 2017 National Theatre production Barber Shop Chronicles.
Black T-shirt Collection tells the story of two Nigerian brothers whose differences – one gay, one straight; one Christian, one Muslim – are nothing compared to the fierce bond they share.
From humble beginnings in Nigerian markets they build a t-shirt brand that takes them on an adventure around the world: to the bazaars of Cairo, the nightclubs of Europe and the sweatshops of China.
Black T-shirt Collection began its journey at the National Theatre of Great Britain, and carries with it all that is most urgent today, wrestling with migration, religion, homophobia and consumer culture.
“A spoken-theatre performer with a quiet, compelling presence and a tripping tongue” – The Guardian UK
"… a tingling, resonant celebration of the art of solo performance" – London Evening Standard
NOTE: Full Price listed is for a double pass
Feedback/Comments
wonderful!
Very moving
really enjoyed this show..hes a great storyteller ...thnx on the house
Loved it!
Very interesting
amazing story telling
Very interesting storyteller. Especially for 1 person to deliver the show.
Very interesting story and well presented and thought out. Different use of technology to create action. Would recommend seeing it to friends.
It was amazing.
Ending was unexpected and shocking but wonderful.
Minimal props but we were in the story.
As good as all the reviews claim, perhaps better
It was a good story but didn't like the story teller
What an amazing, talented man to keep the audience engaged for such a long time.
Loved it
Excellent show.
Enjoyed but not as much as Guru of Chia
immersive story telling!! Excellent.
This show was fantastic in its content and delivery. It dealt with the big themes of race. religion, sexuality and globalisation with a poetic and nuanced performance.
Powerful and moving theatre.
Great orator! Compelling, sad tale!
Wonderful!
Very entertaining
brilliant.
I struggled to hear what was being said, and this meant I was a little lost with the story
A modern tale that highlights the state of the world in a compelling manner. Engaging storyteller!
Wonderfully compelling story that was very relevant to our current political climate. Will definitely see Inua Ellams again if he returns with a new show!
Outstanding storyteller! Very impressive. I loved the show
Extraordinary storyteller, a great night out
Really enjoyed this show. Fascinating and very engaging solo performance. Story telling that intrigues, amuses and captures your attention fully, takes us to many far away places and tells us much of the common threads of humanity we share, and of the fears, conflicts and issues that we grapple with all around the world. Go see it!
This story was strange. Powerful storytelling skills by Inua Ellams.
Enthralling story which gave us insight into the challenges people face in Nigeria. Very well acted.
Powerful. Realistic. Beautiful and so so sad. Thank you.
We loved the show. Inua delivered the story in a very direct and open way. The storyline while quite sad at the end was interspersed with witty humour. We would definitely recommend this show.
Brilliant piece of work. Interaction of current events and important issues of homophobia, marriage, globalisation, fair-trade and acceptance - make time to see Inua Ellams deeply personal and beautifully transparent performance.
Completely immerses you in the web of the story.
Beautiful performance, far exceeded my expectations.
Wonderfully told. Inuam Ellams tells a dramatic story with an unexpected and dramatic ending. My onlu complaints is that the sound effects were very very loud for no reason really!
Go see it, even if you have to purchase tickets. Absolutely fantastic
Thank you
It was a sad story but not told with enough pathos and was too culturally specific to have universal impact. The delivery while impressive from a memory perspective lacked drama and modulation.
This is a wonderful piece of theatre. Definitely worth going out of your way to get a ticket. Fantastic!
Quite incredible. You can not help but be immersed in the story. Inua Ellams is the Claude Monet of the stage.
Brilliant storytelling......absolutely loved it.
Very absorbing story teller. Felt like I was listening to a talking book.
Such an incredible story teller
Compelling and engaging
Left much to think about at the end
Good but would recommend sitting near the front. Quite dark but a great storyteller and compelling story
Inua presented a story that became more compelling as it developed. We were in the fourth row, so we could hear OK.
Fantastic story teller which had you intrigued till the end.
The biggest issue for me was that I couldn't hear a significant part of it, particularly the softer spoken parts and those with music in the background, so had trouble being absorbed into the story line and following it through.
yes a great story teller ...
a funny & then tragic tale ...
the sound & audio could be improved as sadly i
found it quite hard to hear much of the story
& detail ...
my partner didn't however ...
we enjoyed it ...
3.5* "Depressing" said my guest. A solid show that was performed well, but some might feel that repetition makes it feel a little long, even though it's described as only 70 minutes without interval. Lack of microphone might mean that some towards the back will struggle to hear the softer sections.
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Loved the show - mesmerising.
Wow, what a great storyteller and such a soothing voice. Most enjoyable and interesting show, visiting many current issues.
With a minimalist setting, just a man and a story, Inua Ellams gently leads the audience through an enthralling tale to it's dramatic conclusion. Many important issues are touched upon by this talented artist.
A fabulously fluid telling of a wonderful, albeit tragic tale. A must see
Memorable