27 June - 23 July 2022
SAMSKARA
27 June - 23 July 2022
SAMSKARA
WHEN I LOOK AT YOU, WHEN OUR EYES CONNECT?
I HAVE TO PROTECT, TO HOLD ON TO SOMETHING,
’CAUSE THERE’S TOO MUCH TO FEEL.
Four generations of Black men are trying to understand themselves in a world that tells them that they have to be strong. They tell their stories, their bodies intertwine, and they move for themselves and for one another.
Inspired by real-life testimonies, SAMSKARA is an explosive fusion of movement, hip-hop dance and text; an exploration of Black masculinity, vulnerability, and the cycles of fatherhood.
Moving through joy and suffering, laughter and longing, this soul-baring odyssey by award-winning artist Lanre Malaolu is an ode to what it means to be a Black man in Britain today.
Commissioned by The Yard Theatre.
DATES & TIMES
27 June-23 July, 8pm
Preview Performances*:
27-29 June, 8pm
Captioned Performances:
21 July, 8pm
22 July, 7.30pm
100 Black Men night:
15 July, 7.30pm
22 July, 7.30pm (captioned)
The Black Banquet (for the Black community):
1 July, 10pm (after the performance of SAMSKARA)
The Banquet (for everyone):
7 July, 10pm (after the performance of SAMSKARA)
Running time:
Approximately 90 minutes.
WAYS TO SAVE
BOOK EARLY
Tickets start from £10 and prices increase as the theatre fills — the earlier you book tickets, the cheaper they will be.
YARD LOCAL
Locals get 30% off all tickets with a free Yard Local Card – sign up online.
NO EMPTY SEATS
If you’re aged 26 and under, you can get £5 tickets on the door to all performances that are not sold out with #NoEmptySeats.
CONCESSIONS
If you're aged 26 and under, 65+, a student or are unwaged, tickets are priced cheaper.
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you’d like to make a group booking (10+ tickets) please email marketing@theyardtheatre.co.uk
ACCESS & SUITABILITY
ACCESS
Access tickets are priced as concessions and can be booked online. We offer free tickets for companions, and these must be booked by emailing marketing@theyardtheatre.co.uk
SUITABILITY
Recommended for ages 12+
CONTENT GUIDANCE
This show contains themes some people may find distressing.
This includes strong language, depictions of death and dying, references to and depictions of violence, racism, childhood trauma and mental health. This show also contains haze and loud music, specifically drumming and foot stamping.
“Ingenious”
The Guardian
“A triumph”
The Stage
“Powerful”
The Reviews Hub
CAST & TEAM
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