Livia Kojo Alour to bring Black Sheep to London this November

Livia Kojo Alour will bring her solo show Black Sheep to London as part of a new tour.

A poet, musician and theatre maker who in a former life regularly graced international stages as sword swallower, Livia speaks out about the challenges and repercussions facing Black women who dare to ditch stereotypes in her frank and deeply personal debut solo show.

Fresh from the Edinburgh festival, the piece will run at Jackson’s Lane Arts in London on 15 and 16 November 2022.

Black Sheep is a story about a Black woman finding love and a testament of personal strength, developed through transcending the white gaze, overcoming institutional racism and leaning into radical vulnerability.

Securing her place as a pivotal UK Queer Black voice while telling her story via a heady mix of physical theatre, spoken word, song. Black Sheep is timely, unsettling and deeply personal.

“Writing Black Sheep was a revelation to myself,” says Livia, “Now I hope to touch and inspire others with my story – maybe even open a few eyes?”

For more information and tickets, visit jacksonslane.org.uk

Together with its run in London, the show will tour to Old Electric Blackpool (4 November), Colchester Arts Centre (9 November), Bridgeport Arts Centre (16 December) and Cambridge Junction (date to be confirmed).