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Two brothers, long estranged, reunite at a ceremony to honour their lost sibling's life. As they seek to let go, they must confront the past whilst rediscovering the joy that binds them together.
A powerful fusion of movement, song and text, Now, I See is an exploration of identity, forgiveness and nature's capacity to heal. It celebrates the profound bond of brotherhood and the resilience that can be found in joy.
Now, I See is the second instalment in Lanre Malaolu's groundbreaking trilogy that excavates and celebrates the reality of being a Black man in contemporary Britain. It was premiered at Stratford East, London, in 2024, directed by Malaolu.
A powerful fusion of movement, song and text, Now, I See is an exploration of identity, forgiveness and nature's capacity to heal. It celebrates the profound bond of brotherhood and the resilience that can be found in joy.
Now, I See is the second instalment in Lanre Malaolu's groundbreaking trilogy that excavates and celebrates the reality of being a Black man in contemporary Britain. It was premiered at Stratford East, London, in 2024, directed by Malaolu.
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"'Remarkable... emotional punch, gut-wrenching performances and formal invention... Alongside the darkness, there is a great amount of lightness, comedy and laughter... joyful, with an ending that feels ritualistic in its forgiveness, and healing'"
Guardian
"'Powerful and bold... a sensitive, soul-searching study of Black masculinity in contemporary Britain... an astonishing closing scene that hits hard'"
The Stage
"'A story of familial conflict and resolution... Malaolu has crafted a tale full of humour, confessional moments and heartbreaking choreography'"
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