Agitprop Theatre at the 2019 Edinburgh International Festival

For three weeks in August, Scotland’s capital becomes an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for people of all nations. Every year, the International Festival present a programme featuring finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre.

The impact extends beyond the annual brochure of activities. Its community learning and engagement, and professional development programmes run throughout the year, reaching the widest possible audiences and contributing to the cultural and social life of Edinburgh and Scotland.

The 2019 season ushered in unflinchingly honest performances; amongst others – Hear Word! A Nigerian Pidgin English for ‘Listen and Comply’. Stars cutting across various creative arms -theatre, film and television came together on stage to tell multi-generational stories of inequality and transformation.

Hear Word! gives a sounding board view into the obstacles that the Nigerian women face. Stories of domestic violence, women’s absence from positions of power, resilience and resistance, shattering the culture of silence, overturning the status quo, abuse, disrespect, bravery, sisterhood and joy.

It’s a life-affirming call for female solidarity and empowerment that will shock you with its frankness, amuse you with its comedy — and galvanise you into action.

The play was Co-written and Directed by Ifeoma Fafunwa and would run from August 19 through to 25 at the on-going International Festival in Edinburgh.

Click below to watch the snippet.
Hear Word!