A young man is stabbed in the streets of London. A story we have heard all too often. But how does it impact on the families and friends of the victim? Play debut, Kenzo is based on a true story, and explores the impact of the life of a stabbed teenager and his untimely death.
‘You’re prejudiced against these boys, these boys from your own community, and you know you are, whatever you might say, you saw that he was a long way from being that kind of boy’
A Congolese woman living in London experiences the reality teenagers live in first hand.
A tale about survival, foundations and belonging; Kenzo will not and cannot leave you indifferent.
Performances will be followed by a Q&A with the artistic team.
Starring Femi Oyeniran - Kidulthood, Adulthood-
Directed by Victor Esses -The Last Days of Gilda, The Assault- A play by Shana Mongwanga
Written with the Royal Court Unheard Voices Program
Kenzo will be at The Old Red Lion Theatre on 16 and 23 November at 7.30pm.
Address: The Old Red Lion Theatre, 418 St John Street London EC1V 4NJ Price: £8/ £6 Concessions Info/Box office: 020 7837 7816
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A young man is stabbed in the streets of London. A story we have heard all too often. But how does it impact on the families and friends of the victim? Play debut, Kenzo is based on a true story, and explores the impact of the life of a stabbed teenager and his untimely death.
