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writer | she/her | lava | @shiftersplay transfers to the West End 12 Aug - 12 Oct 2024 | insta @missbenedictlombe

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Benedict Lombe

4 months

So SHIFTERS @bushtheatre is sold out. Y'ALL DID THAT. The Lovers. The Dreamers. The Romantics. And our BLACK PEOPLE. They stay telling us we're not commercially viable. We stay proving them wrong. Making the work. And showing up. Thank you. I love us 🫶🏾

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Benedict Lombe

5 months

SHIFTERS playtext is here 😍 They really just let me write a whole love story. About 2 Black people. In exactly the way I wanted to write it. Directed by the icon @LynetteLinton , beautifully performed by @TosinCole & @heatha_a . They are very special. We open Fri. See ya there ❤️

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Benedict Lombe

4 years

I cannot state how much I am in awe of Black People. Even in our exhaustion - when the inside of our tired is exhausted - we still show up. It's been a tough couple of weeks. And couple of hundred years. Do you hear us now? #TheProtest

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Bush Theatre

4 years

Do You Hear Us Now by Benedict Lombe ( @benelombe ). Benedict is a British Congolese writer and theatre-maker. Content warning: Contains mentions of racist violence.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Yesterday we opened the first preview of my debut play at @bushtheatre . I held the playtext in my hands for the first time. And it was really lovely.

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

For my Congolese people, my African people, my Black people, who walked so we could run. This moment is for us. Thank you @blackburn_prize Thank you @bushtheatre Thank you @andoh_adjoa for that beautiful intro that made me cry. This is the greatest honour.

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Benedict Lombe, 30, an emerging British Congolese playwright, is being recognized for her one-woman memoir-monologue that deals with Black identity and displacement.

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Benedict Lombe

5 months

SHIFTERS playtext is here 😍 They really just let me write a whole love story. About 2 Black people. In exactly the way I wanted to write it. Directed by the icon @LynetteLinton , beautifully performed by @TosinCole & @heatha_a . They are very special. We open Fri. See ya there ❤️

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Benedict Lombe

4 months

Shifters @bushtheatre Red Pitch by @tywilliam14 For Black Boys by @RyanCalaisC On one list. All happening. All at the same time 🫶🏾

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West End buzz: the hottest tickets to book in London now

Want to know the shows creating the most buzz in the capital? Read on...

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Benedict Lombe

3 months

Dre & Des. My loves. Bye for now ❤️ @TosinCole @heatha_a & our captain @LynetteLinton thank you for bringing them to life so beautifully. Everyone who saw SHIFTERS @bushtheatre & rooted for these characters with your whole hearts, thank you. It's been special, man🙏🏾

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Didn't see this coming! Thank you @theBBTAs 🙌🏾 Shout out to my MAD talented Team Lava & @bushtheatre for giving my work a platform. (& my hairstylist, who said 'And the category is... Coming to America. But there will be no barking.' 👀 @hbllondon ) #BlackBritishTheatreAwards

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Yesterday my fam came to LDN to witness my forever sis @RAdekoluejo weave her magic in our play Lava @bushtheatre . It was my parents' first time in a theatre. Look at those faces. They & their stories belong in this space, too. And this moment right here is why I wrote this play.

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Benedict Lombe

7 months

Writing a show about love in a year of so much heaviness has been a challenge. And a gift. Big up @LynetteLinton @DanielLBailey for always creating space for us to dream. Join us + this creative team of magicians + this talented cast (😍) Until then✌🏾

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

There's a reason his name pops up in the "Thank yous" of so many beautiful plays by my contemporaries. A lot of his work is behind the scenes. Yet the impact manifests in the stories that are birthed on our stages, screens and beyond. How lucky we all are to have @DanielLBailey .

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

I'm so honoured to tell this story - on the stage of my favourite London theatre, and with my @bushtheatre family. It's been a journey - and it continues still. I hope you'll join us 🖤 🙏🏾 #LavaThePlay

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Bush Theatre

3 years

Following Harm is the world premiere of @BeneLombe ’s Lava, an explosive debut that is epic and intimate by turns, telling one woman’s journey to unravel the truth. #LavaThePlay opens 9 Jul and streams online from 9 Aug. Find out more: 📷:Yvette Dzumaga

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

From first preview to final live show of my debut play #Lava @bushtheatre last week. Took a beat to reflect. Firstly to my Bush fam - esp @LynetteLinton @DanielLBailey @deirdre_OH - thank you for riding for me & this play. You put us in the main house & told us we belonged there.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Yesterday we opened the first preview of my debut play at @bushtheatre . I held the playtext in my hands for the first time. And it was really lovely.

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Benedict Lombe

4 months

Lovely folks in my DMs asking about Shifters tickets. Best bet is to check for rush tix, call @bushtheatre on the day for returns, or show up before 7.30 and queue for uncollected tix - few each night so might be worth doing.

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Benedict Lombe

4 months

So SHIFTERS @bushtheatre is sold out. Y'ALL DID THAT. The Lovers. The Dreamers. The Romantics. And our BLACK PEOPLE. They stay telling us we're not commercially viable. We stay proving them wrong. Making the work. And showing up. Thank you. I love us 🫶🏾

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Benedict Lombe

10 months

Round 2 @bushtheatre . Hyped to be back with this story and this team. Hope you come through 💚

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Bush Theatre

10 months

Tosin Cole (Doctor Who) stars in a fierce romance for anyone desperate for a different kind of love story. Shifters is a world premiere by Benedict Lombe (Lava), directed by Artistic Director Lynette Linton. 16 Feb-30 Mar 2024 | Book now

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

My new piece for @charlestontrust is an ode to Black sisterhood; an offering, a refuge, a cry of defiance in the face of violence. From #MeToo to #ChildQ , it asks: why is it that only some women get to be all women? Performer: @ShilohCoke Chair: @tobikyere

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

For Black Boys - written by @RyanCalaisC , directed by @TristanFAiduenu , performed by a phenomenal cast @royalcourt - is going to save people's lives. I think perhaps it already has. So much to say - but thank you for bringing it into the world. What a feat.

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Benedict Lombe

5 months

Shout out to @deirdre_OH . My Dramaturg of Dreams. Thank you for the way you hold writers. For reading all the unhinged drafts and still coming back to finish Shifters with us @bushtheatre . MVP. WE LOVE YOU 💚

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Deirdre O'Halloran

5 months

Ooof! Book for @benelombe 's Shifters at @bushtheatre before the word spreads and it sells out. Feeling very blessed to have artists like Bene and @PhoebeEclair in my life. Two nights of knotty, brilliant explorations of love and life this week! ❤

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Benedict Lombe

4 years

Hey Twitter, I've been wondering for a while - are there any London-based young Congolese theatre performers out there? Can anyone point me in their direction? Would love to link up. Basically everything I write is for you. So please holler at me.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Final live show. One last time to sit in your glow, @RAdekoluejo . The things I need to say can't be expressed in one tweet. For now, this is my favourite photo of you, shot by the wonderful @helenmurraypix . Big up, Team Lava 🌋 #LavaThePlay

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

The single best thing a theatre I've worked with has provided for us. Big up @bushtheatre because this level of care is necessary and long overdue across the arts. No more retraumatising ourselves in the name of "Art."

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Bush Theatre

3 years

We are also delighted to announce that Wabriya King is in post as our Associate Dramatherapist to support mental wellbeing for our artists and staff members. Read more about Wabriya:

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3 years

To create something with your brothers & sisters, in a space that feels like going to your auntie's house, opening her fridge & immediately eating her food - I will remember this one. To our community - this play is yours now. Thank you for allowing us to tell it. #LavaThePlay

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Five nominations 🙌🏾 Big up, Lava family. Thank you for the recognition @thebbtas . What an honour to be seen, and to share it with these giants. @SimpsonPike @RAdekoluejo @CrazyC21 @gricg @jasmineswan01 @Jai_Morjaria @JoshAnioGrigg @DKFash #ChandraRuegg @bushtheatre

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WhatsOnStage

3 years

Black British Theatre Awards unveils 2021 nominees

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Benedict Lombe

3 months

Not a single word wasted in this necessary, deeply thoughtful piece by @LynetteLinton for @ESCulture on #WorldTheatreDay . Felt it in my soul. An invitation for change & action - delivered with care, facts and RECEIPTS. Thank you.

The Olivier nominations are predictable, not for entirely good reasons

We’re delighted that so many great creatives are being recognised, but it’s not at all clear that the commercial sector makes space for and celebrates all of us

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Benedict Lombe

3 months

This warms my heart 🙏🏾💞 And is why I'll keep writing Congolese characters into stories. Creating spaces to celebrate our culture without explaining or justifying our humanity.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Ps. A final thank you to @theBBTAs for this strong colour coordination game 😄 When the award and the backdrop match the fit 🙌🏾 #blackbritishtheatreawards #thebbtas @bushtheatre

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Honoured to see LAVA shortlisted for the @AlfredFagonAwrd . Big up to all the Black Excellence on here. And thank you for seeing and celebrating us 🖤 @bushtheatre

2021 Award - Alfred Fagon Award

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3 years

📢 We’re excited to announce the shortlist for the 25th Alfred Fagon Award for #BestNewPlayoftheYear @benelombe #DipoBaruwa -Etti #LouisaHayford #CelebratingAFA25years # MojisolaAdebayo @JonesSomebody @ZodwaNy

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Benedict Lombe

4 months

SHIFTERS is now open. Feeling all the feels. Been a while since I came across something written with this level of care. I see you @theartsdesk .

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★★★★ #SHIFTERS @bushtheatre - @benelombe ’s new play about love and memory is exquisitely written and beautifully acted - @AleksSierz gets that love will tear us apart again feeling, and salutes ‘the best new writing currently on the London stage’

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

My theatre fam, thank you💚 Reflecting on opening this show to a socially distanced audience when things were (even) strange(r) & unsure. @blackburn_prize has me excited for more audiences to engage with the ideas in this play (& maybe one day even our production of it again🤞🏾)

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Bush Theatre

2 years

HUGE congratulations are in order for our very own @BeneLombe ! We are thrilled that Lava has been shortlisted as one of 10 plays in the running for this year’s @blackburn_prize . So fantastic to see her talent recognised - especially for a show so close to our hearts 🧡

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

🇨🇩🇿🇦🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congo. South Africa. Ireland. England. What's in a name? #LavaThePlay @bushtheatre is now on sale! I'm feeling all the feels, in the clothes of Congolese fashion designer @tinalobondi coz The Bush always come correct ✊🏾🖤 Big up 📸 Latoya Fits Okuneye & 🎨 Doug Kerr

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Bush Theatre

3 years

NOW ON SALE: Lava by Benedict Lombe When a woman receives a letter from the British Passport Office, she is forced to confront an old mystery. #LavaThePlay is the explosive debut that will turn the way you see the world on its axis. Book now:

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

I'm trying to leave Twitter because I'm tired but keep getting lured back with these announcements 😫😂 We will all be there by force for @RAdekoluejo , there is no other option.

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Gate Theatre

3 years

#DearElizabeth casting announcement! The incredible @RAdekoluejo will play Elizabeth in the first preview on 1 Sep. This follows her critically-acclaimed performance in @bushtheatre 's Lava which is currently streaming online. 🔥 Book here🎟️➡️

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5 years

What a joy to get to write this little piece to my best pal in the world for @RoyalMail x #BlackHistoryMonth Part of @FreeWordCentre 's #WritingOurWayHome season and our Letters Home collab with the ever brilliant @TLCUK ❤️🙏🏾

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

This prize has celebrated so many of my heroes. It's an honour to share space in the history books with them. And get to rep my Congolese people along the way 🙌🏾🇨🇩 Thank you @blackburn_prize for the recognition & my @bushtheatre fam for submitting me.

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The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2022 Finalists Announced - Theatre Weekly

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize today announces 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize

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3 years

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David Lammy

3 years

Wow can’t recommend Lava on at @bushtheatre enough. With depth, range, poignancy and humour there was so much food for the soul. It is the perfect antidote to Priti Patel’s and Nigel Farage’s vision of Britain.

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5 years

Let's go @theatre503 👊🏾✊🏾 #503Five

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Theatre503

5 years

@a_nniejenkins @benelombe @joeltheobscure @JonLloydBerry @benelombe is a British Congolese playwright and theatre-maker and has recently been named one of the Bush Theatre’s Emerging Writers. She has been shortlisted for the BBC Writersroom - Drama Room, the 2019 Kudos/Royal Court TV Fellowship and the 2018 Papatango Playwriting Award.

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Benedict Lombe

4 years

Hello friends. Live outdoor theatre happening on Friday outside Tate at 3pm & 4pm. Me, @director_beth #KhadijaRaza + this fire duo of #BlackExcellence that is @MrJonathanA & @Anitajoy4 . Come through. It'll be fun. And it's free. Full deets:

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Damsel Productions

4 years

ANNOUNCING OUR INCREDIBLE CAST 💛 Transcendent stars ANITA-JOY UWAJEH (Cyrano De Bergerac @ThePlayhouseLDN ; Twelfth Night @The_Globe ; King Lear @dukeofyorksLDN ) and JONATHAN AJAYI (The Brothers Size @youngvictheatre ; Three Sisters @NationalTheatre ; Noughts and Crosses @BBCOne ) 💛

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Benedict Lombe

4 months

Powers That Be - who do I need to speak to to let me write this #PaulMescal / #AyoEdebiri rom com plz? Me and my loose Irish credentials are ready.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

If anyone is still sleeping on @SimpsonPike , you've been told. He is the future. Give him all the jobs. He directs with such nuance, care, intelligence and playfulness. He dresses like an icon. He hasn't taken his mask off once since March 2020. He is the definition of Dedicated.

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3 years

The energy, the care, the nuance, the intelligence, the magic, the joy, the joy, and did I mention the pure joy of @SimpsonPike and @RAdekoluejo . We get all of this and so much more. Y'all ain't ready. #LavaThePlay

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

When you can deliver a masterclass on trans liberation being the key to the liberation of all people in the clearest way, then just casually recline on the pink bed whilst sipping your pink cocktail like this, you are an #eternalmood . 👌🏾 @travisalabanza 🍸 #AllTheWaysWeCouldGrow

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3 years

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Alfred Fagon Award

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3 years

📢We’re pleased to announce the longlist for this year’s Alfred Fagon Award @babiryebukilwa @benelombe #DipoBaruwa -Etti #FaithOmole @Kalungi_ #LouisaHayford #CelebratingAFA25years 1/2

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

This is lovely. Thank you @LennyHenry 🙏🏾

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Lenny Henry

3 years

Saw LAVA by Benedict Lombe at the Bush Theatre in Shepherd’s Bush last night. I was blown away by the whole thing. Ronke Adekoluejo performed at such a high level of expertise she left us breathless. Really well done to all involved. Excellent, funny and heartbreaking…

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Nothing quite like leaving with something tangible alongside an unforgettable experience. #Salt by @SelinaNThompson @royalcourt hurt my soul. Like, burrowed into, looked around then gave it The Nod like "Yo, what's good?" Genius. Come through, warrior queen 👑

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

This play is a thing of beauty. Thank you @tywilliam14 , thank you @DanielLBailey and your beautifully talented cast and creatives for the space you've created for so many.

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Bush Theatre

2 years

💥FIRST LOOK - RED PITCH💥 New photos are here! Tyrell Williams' RED PITCH has exploded onto our stage, getting audiences on their feet every night. Check them out to see our absolutely brilliant cast in action. 📸 Craig Fuller

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

#LavaThePlay @bushtheatre gets its international online premiere tonight 16 Aug-21 Aug. Me, @RAdekoluejo , @SimpsonPike & @CrazyC21 will be high-kicking our way into tonight's first livestream like 💃🏾 Join us:

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Benedict Lombe

6 years

The Jungle is basically the single greatest piece of theatre/art/activism ever conceived. Peroid. Mind blown. Heart torn. What a rallying cry. Beautiful in every way. Bravo @TheJungleLDN team @GoodChanceCal @youngvictheatre

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Read this quite brilliant critique of #BlackPanther and #CrazyRichAsians . Both films I massively adore, but this reminded me of why it's important for us as POCs to not shy away from critiquing art by/for/with POCs, just because we are grateful it exists.

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5 years

Decolonial Fantasy Lands '‘Everyone wants to imagine themselves as kings and queens, but kingdoms always exist on the backs of others.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

We're back we're back we're back. #LavaThePlay with the unstoppable @RAdekoluejo extended until 13 Aug 😍. Come through 🙌🏾

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Bush Theatre

3 years

Exciting news! Thanks to the incredible support of our audiences, we've been able to extend Lava until Fri 13 Aug. Lava will reopen on Mon 2 Aug. If you haven't seen it already, now's your chance... Book now:

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

If you like reading plays, grab a copy from the lovely @NickHernBooks . Plus you get a few extra 90s tv references @SimpsonPike (rightly) wouldn't let me keep for the production 😅

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Nick Hern Books

3 years

★★★★ @thetimes ★★★★ @guardian ★★★★ @standardnews ★★★★ @FT ★★★★ @TheStage ★★★★ @WhatsOnStage Lava by NHB author @benelombe is now on @bushtheatre . Get your copy of the playscript at the venue when you see the show, or online here:

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Thanks for having us @bushtheatre ❤️🙏🏾

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Bush Theatre

5 years

We’re also excited to introduce you to the 2019 cohort of our Emerging Writer’s Group. @avawongdavies , @boluwatifs , @OhHiTash , @Jackson5minus4 , Casey Bailey and @benelombe will make up this years intake of writers. Welcome to the Bush family!

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4 years

Hello! Will you please come and play outside with me, @director_beth and #KhadijaRaza on Fri 21 Aug? If you miss theatre + you love Black people - come through. This our love letter to you.

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Damsel Productions

4 years

21st August, Bankside. Benedict Lombe’s TRANSCENDENT is a lyrical celebration of Black Love fusing song, rap & poetry, all through the eyes of a couple grappling with a future in a world dominated by racial injustice. Directed by Beth Pitts & design by Khadija Raza #DamselYellow

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3 years

@bushtheatre @RAdekoluejo @SimpsonPike @CrazyC21 "Oh, freeeeedom!" Final stream of #LavaOnline tonight. What a ride! Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Thank you for the love. I've felt it all❤️🙏🏾 Peacing out with one last bit of joy with these heroes. #LavaThePlay @bushtheatre @RAdekoluejo @SimpsonPike @CrazyC21

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4 years

I keep watching this speech every time it's shared on my TL thinking how ace it is that he uses the *entire duration* of his allocated time to make space. Refreshing to see it not always coming from people that look like us. Props 👊🏾

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Look at all these heroes. I have so much love for them. We did the ting 🙏🏾 #WritingOurWayHome @FreeWordCentre has launched 💃🏽 @ZainDada92 @_aminajama @clarecallan @bayan_bdg

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@FreeWordCentre

Free Word

@FreeWordCentre

5 years

Our hearts are full with love and thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of our #WritingOurWayHome season last night. Special shout out to season artists RESOLVE & @_aminajama (joined by @IslingtonMayor @Rakhiaismail to kick things off!).

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@benelombe

Benedict Lombe

6 years

Yo. New #PapatangoPrize is open. Send a play by 17 Feb 2019 to @PapaTangoTC . It's free, assessed anonymously & everyone gets feedback. Winner gets produced @swkplay published by @NickHernBooks & £6K. Plus they're all such good humans. You won't regret it:

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Big up to our Lava Team! And her majesty @RAdekoluejo , who has been bodying this role since Day 1. Every night, I'm left in awe 👸🏾😍

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Benedict Lombe

6 years

Had a truly lovely time today @PapatangoTC #PapatangoPrize . Honoured to be a part of this year's shortlist & be reminded that our stories deserve to be told and our voices heard. @ImanQureshi I'm really excited to watch you do great things. Congratulations! ✊🏾👌🏾

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

This was such a blast. Big up to the mad talented @ShilohCoke , who bodied this performance, and the brilliant @tobikyere , master facilitator of conversation. Thank you @charlestontrust for giving us space to do what we do. Excited to watch how this evolves through the years 🙌🏾

@CharlestonTrust

The Charleston Trust

@CharlestonTrust

2 years

💥 Our first-ever 'Charleston Monologue' blew us away last night! Written by @benelombe , the monologue was timely, hard-hitting & emotive. A powerful performance by writer, actress & musician @ShilohCoke . 📸 Steven Hatton of @ElectricEggUK snapped them in our garden yesterday

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Thanks for the vibes last night. #AllTheWaysWeCouldGrow Season Launch Party. @clarecallan @DeanAtta @keithjlondon

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@benelombe

Benedict Lombe

2 years

@blackburn_prize @bushtheatre Special shout out to my sis @RAdekoluejo . That's her voice in this. At the last minute, she showed, slayed an impromptu reading of the play (as she always does) then proceeded to hype me tf up like this. The way you show up for us with your whole self is beautiful. Thank you! ❤️

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Honoured to have been a shortlisted writer for the inaugural @royalcourt / @kudosTV fellowship with such brilliant company. It means a lot that this exists. Props to both orgs + the winning writers. Here's to more seats at the table.

@royalcourt

Royal Court

5 years

We're delighted to announce the 3 writers awarded the first Royal Court & Kudos Writing Fellowships are: Rabiah Hussain, Lettie Precious and Ross Willis. Find out more about what's in store for the writers over the next 6 months here: Photo: Ali Wright

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

I'm in a cab for the next hour and the driver has the radio tuned to a channel chronicling the life of Boris J from "when he was a boy" to PM. Is this car sickness I feel or slow death? Pray for me.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Happy #CongoleseIndependenceDay to my beautiful Congolese people. The history of our people is extraordinary. Raising a glass to you - always and forever 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

@bushtheatre

Bush Theatre

3 years

And of course, Lava is kicking off the season! @BeneLombe ’s explosive debut starring @RAdekoluejo and directed by @SimpsonPike is ready to turn the way you see the world on its axis. LAVA:

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

We done did it 👊🏾 Launched a new season and now headed to my first #503five session. Productive Tuesday! Big ups Free Word dream team.

@FreeWordCentre

Free Word

@FreeWordCentre

5 years

Free Word’s NEW SEASON is here. WRITING OUR WAY HOME explores shelter & belonging in a world where home is insecure & on the brink of collapse. Join us & extraordinary artists & activists to build a better vision for home. 3 Oct–10 Dec 2019:

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Hello, twitter. Could you help me widely share this new opportunity for a #CommunicationsManager to join this brilliant, radical & lovely creative human rights think tank? Flexible working and can be based anywhere in the world. Apply here:

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Benedict Lombe

4 years

Happy 60th Congolese Independence day to my people. Pre-rona, was writing a play set on this exact day, envisioning a world that recognises the innovation, artistry, bravery & impact our people have had on history + culture. Man like Lumumba said it best. #AllBlackLivesMatter

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

Such beautiful news to come home to. You are a wonder, my sis and I'm in awe of your magic. This is so very deserved ❤️🙌🏾

@RAdekoluejo

Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo

2 years

Thank you so much Offies! This is for Black Girls everywhere. “You are beautiful, God how I wish you knew” Thank you to the Lava Team who made the whole piece come to life. Without you, this wouldn’t be. My Sister @benelombe Thank you for sharing your whole self with us.

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Benedict Lombe

4 years

I still remember sobbing in the loos for half an hour when I saw the revival @bushtheatre 2 years ago. The simple honesty drills through your heart and reaches your core and clings on. It's brutal and beautiful and I'm still not over it. Free read below. More than worth it.

@NickHernBooks

Nick Hern Books

4 years

Our next #NHBPlaygroup play is Leave Taking by @winsome_pinnock . This epic story of what we leave behind in order to find home premiered @LivEveryPlay in 1987 and was seen @bushtheatre in 2018. Read it FOR FREE for the next 7 days at or in the Issuu app.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

There is no one who's come to see this play and not fallen in love with @RAdekoluejo and her talent. My Virgo sis. You are majestic. You are unstoppable. You are the Standard. You deserve all the awards. Long may you reign 👸🏾

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Benedict Lombe

4 years

As a black Congolese woman, felt this one in my soul. Keep going. WHO'S NEXT?

@jackeparrock

Jack Parrock

4 years

#Antwerp authorities have removed a statue of colonial Belgian King Leopold II after the weekend’s #BlackLivesMatter protest. The campaign to remove all of them continues. #DRC #KingLeopoldII #Belgium

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

"Regardless of who was in the audience, everyone still leaves that space having witnessed a celebration of Blackness in its varied, beautiful and complex forms. And I count that as a win." Wrote about Lava, theatre audiences & writing for different mediums for @bbcwritersroom .

@bbcwritersroom

BBC Writers

@bbcwritersroom

3 years

Today we kick off our week long collaboration with @bushtheatre . The fabulous @benelombe shares her experiences writing for the stage.

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

📣New season new season new season! Featuring some faves @livwynter @travisalabanza @DennyKaulbach @SoofiyaC @whatemmadidnext + many more knockouts. Programmed by the light of my life @clarecallan . Booking open. Come through!

@FreeWordCentre

Free Word

@FreeWordCentre

5 years

📣 PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT📣: Our new Season #AllTheWaysWeCouldGrow is now on sale! Featuring creatively fearless writers, artists & activists, it asks how challenging confined expectations of genders might open up possibilities for us all. Get booking!

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

@FreeWordCentre @ZainDada92 @_aminajama @clarecallan @bayan_bdg Also, shout out to RESOLVE's @AkilScafeSmith , @sethscafesmith & @GamLadz for their epic installation... but MOSTLY for looking like the boy band your mum warned you about 👀😂 Big love! 📸 : @rowanspray

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

"Next year? We'd like to make a TV series, and a movie, and then a Jonny & The Baptists ride at Thorpe Park." @NetflixUK make it happen? 🙏🏾 @Jonny_Baptists ❤️

@BritishComedy

British Comedy Guide

5 years

"Any semblance of 'gig' had been lost as everyone was too arseholed to stand". Jonny & The Baptists - First Gig Worst Gig:

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Our Lava Team! The talent and fire of this squad. Beautiful work from our designers @jasmineswan01 , @Jai_Morjaria , @JoshAnioGrigg , @gricg , movement director @DKFash , stage manager @CrazyC21 - you all understood the assignment. Thank you for your artistry 🙌🏾🌋

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Shout out to our wonderful director @SimpsonPike - who's been working with four Virgos on this production (four!) and lives to tell the tale.

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Benedict Lombe

6 years

For our #ThisIsPrivate2018 season, the excellent @MZainDada directed and co-produced @ziasighs pitch-perfect new visual poem. Play it once, then replay with captions, because the words (and visuals by @filmpill ) are fire. Check it out.

@FreeWordCentre

Free Word

@FreeWordCentre

6 years

VERY excited to share Zia Ahmed's brand new #ThisIsPrivate2018 short film commission - The Moon Is A Meme. The visual poem premiered online w/ @tweetskindeep () & can viewed in its entirety here:

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Benedict Lombe

6 months

Basically @WhatsOnStage said "we better see you @bushtheatre for Shifters or else." Come through 😊

@WhatsOnStage

WhatsOnStage

6 months

Top new plays to see in 2024

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Benedict Lombe

6 years

This isn't "the epitome of a team player". This is actually just a young man enduring the oppressive structures of a society built on racism. Everything about this is a violation. No. #DontTouchOurHair . Why are y'all still trying it, though?

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Mike Frankel

@MikeFrankelJSZ

6 years

Epitome of a team player ⬇️ A referee wouldn't allow Andrew Johnson of Buena @brhschiefs to wrestle with a cover over his dreadlocks. It was either an impromptu haircut, or a forfeit. Johnson chose the haircut, then won by sudden victory in OT to help spark Buena to a win.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

My #LavaThePlay family. @SimpsonPike and @RAdekoluejo . You both came in and gave everything of yourselves to this. And it was never just about making theatre. You burrowed into my soul and you made magic. Thank you for everything.

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Shout out to my faves @Jonny_Baptists who had their first non-preview last night and are now ready to boss it every night. Their new show is spectacular and so very special. Catch them at @AssemblyFest 7pm.

@JonnyBaptists

Jonny & The Baptists

5 years

JONNY AND THE BAPTISTS LOVE YOU. This is true. 7pm every night.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Patiently awaiting the release of the production photos next week so you can glimpse the pure majesty(!) of @RAdekoluejo 👸🏾 on @jasmineswan01 's set. We are not worthy.

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Benedict Lombe

2 years

What's that - two whole Benedicts in one line-up? I'll be working on a new piece for this festival alongside offerings from this lovely star-studded list. Check out the whole programme, or a little more on my event here:

Charleston — Charleston Monologue: Benedict Lombe

One of theatre's most exciting new voices captures a moment in time with this new commission

www.charleston.org.uk

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

You lot, man. @bushtheatre thank you 🙏🏾❤️

@LynetteLinton

Lynette Linton

3 years

Fam 😍 @bushtheatre

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

@bushtheatre And massive shout out to @BlackApronEnt , @gricg , @BaileyDaCreator for filming the show! Beautiful work 🙌🏾

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

And all the Gs: @CrazyC21 , @gricg , @Jai_Morjaria , @JoshAnioGrigg , DK Fashola and the whole Lava Team. You lot, man. 👏🏾

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

Caught the opening night of this epic love letter to Brent by @Chino100percent at @KilnTheatre and it was magical. #FriendlySocietyRevolution so powerful and relevant in the midst of community spaces being shut down (ps. check out most recent brill work by @save_cg to stop this)

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Kiln Theatre

5 years

The Seven Ages of Patience by @Chino100percent has taken us on a journey all around #Brent and those pivotal moments which have defined modern Brent, and British society. So proud of everyone involved (all 100+ people!) Join the #FriendlySocietyRevolution !

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

I've programmed the #RightsStudioFestival for @CRINwire and we have these lovely lot joining us for a one-off comedy bonanza at 7pm (UK time) tonight. Hosted by my faves @Jonny_Baptists w/ @JosieLong , @DeborahFW , @MrNishKumar & @CGdoescomedy . Come along:

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

@Natteitler @FreeWordCentre @travisalabanza @DeanAtta @Brrnrrd @clarecallan Thirded! @clarecallan is a powerhouse - if you don't know, get to know 🙌🏾

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Benedict Lombe

7 months

Photo by Courtney Phillip, Art Direction by Studio Doug. Grooming by Emma McRae. And Bush campaign led by the G @EdTheakston .

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Man said "SPICY" and we love to hear it 👌🏾😂 After a week's hiatus, LAVA is back tonight for it's final two weeks. We're so excited. Come through 🙏🏾

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Bush Theatre

3 years

"It's a perfect storm of Lava" - @Andoh_Adjoa 🌋🌋 Our press night audiences fell head over heels for Benedict Lombe's ★★★★ 'captivating and continent spanning' play (Guardian). Don't miss out! Lava runs until 13 Aug. Book now:

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

This thread is *chef's kiss*

@PeteOlusoga

Dr Pete Olusoga

3 years

Remember when we were like "yo, racism is structural, it's inbuilt, it's embedded," and you were like "shut up, stop playing the race card," and we were like, "nah, fam, I'm telling you," and you were like "quit playing the victim," and we were like "..."

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Benedict Lombe

8 years

Last night w/ the GC fam @ScreenNation #afterparty . Afrobeats & vibes in #MayFair @TheMayFairHotel was a sight to behold! #ScreenNationAwards

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

I was having a stressful one today and this human showed up like magic to brighten up my life. This is just a @GavinodiVino appreciation post 🙏🏾

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Benedict Lombe

4 years

Had a lot of fun writing this. (I promise next time I'll make it more profound 😂) Big ups @bushtheatre fam for the space for reflection (and play) ❤️

@bushtheatre

Bush Theatre

4 years

"I’m thankful we live in a city whose pace keeps impromptu existential crises to 30 seconds tops. “Bitch, keep it moving” is what London tells us. And so, we keep it moving." @benelombe writes about diasporic experience.

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Benedict Lombe

5 years

#PatriceLumumba shaped so much of my identity, my politics & my work. First & only democratically elected Prime Minister of DRC, assassinated exactly 58 years ago after we won independence from Belgium. His body was burnt & acid poured over his remains. But his legacy lives on.

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

My beautiful #BlackPeople : if you're interested, do send us moments of your joy, your light, your hijinks and foolery. It would be an honour to include it in our production. Full details on the @bushtheatre site:

@bushtheatre

Bush Theatre

3 years

✨VIDEO CALL OUT: BLACK JOY✨ For our upcoming show Lava, we are looking to platform Black joy from members of our community. We are are asking for short clips of moments of light, love, laughter. Submissions close 29 Jun: RT to spread the word!

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Benedict Lombe

7 years

Had heaps of fun talking #feminism with these powerhouse women - @DawnHFoster @LayneLovesTV & @livwynter 🔥🔥🔥

@TakeBackLondon

Take Back Control

@TakeBackLondon

7 years

Truth, honesty and frustration during our feminism session. How do we take back control for a more inclusive feminism? #TakeBackYouth

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Benedict Lombe

3 years

Okay please can someone just pay our good sis @AdomahHolly for all the excellent free marketing she's been doing for this show *for weeks!*

@AdomahHolly

Morley’s D Luffy

3 years

Hey besties, have you booked to see @RAdekoluejo perform in @benelombe ’s LAVA stream at @bushtheatre yet? If Ps are an issue, no stress just DM me and I’ll sort you out innit. 👇🏾

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