SAINTS ON A BRIDGE – TESTAMENT

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By Testament, Directed by Jamie Sophia Fletcher

We are thrilled to have Testament back at Wainsgate after his wonderful talk What HipHop has taught us complete with beat-boxing, rap and a tour through the history of HipHop at Summer at Wainsgate in June.

The award-winning writer, rapper, and beatboxer will be bringing his electrifying new show to the stage – a powerful blend of spoken word, hip-hop, beatboxing, song, and theatre.
Through the interwoven voices of the broken lives circling a small church community we explore what identity and connection means in 21st Century Britain.

When bridges are used to divide, the world forgets we are neighbours.

Saints on a Bridge brings to life the inner worlds of a youth worker, a church warden, a teenage boy, a police officer, and a long-suffering vicar – all drawn together by a single event that brings their faith and fellowship to the brink.

Stories collide in a raw, funny, and deeply human reflection on race, faith, and community
…and what happens when silence can no longer hold.

Funny, raw, and deeply human, this show by acclaimed director Jamie Sophia Fletcher takes Testament’s signature fusion of rhythm and drama turns everyday speech into poetry and power – as we search for something to bring us together.

“There’s a bridge… where nobody looks up.”
 SAINTS ON A BRIDGE by Testament

About Testament:

Testament is the writer of hit play Black Men Walking (Royal Court Theatre London/Royal Exchange Manchester), Orpheus in the Record Shop (Opera North/Leeds Playhouse/BBC Four) and recently shared his funk soul musical Chisholm for President at The Southbank Centre London.

Testament’s credits include Disney Plus and Netflix and he is currently presenter of of BBC Radio 4’s live poetry show The Adverb.

“Testament is a magnetic presence” The Stage

“…sends pleasing shivers down the spine.” ★★★★ The Telegraph on Orpheus in the Record Shop

“Mixing poetry and politics, this is a stirring piece that suggests there is no situation that cannot be changed.” ★★★★ The Guardian on Black Men Walking