Princess & The Hustler
(Author) Chinonyerem Odimba'My name is Phyllis Princess James. I will wear this crown every day. I will never take it off even when I am asleep.' Meet Princess. A cheeky ten-year-old, with a plan to win the Weston-super-Mare Beauty Contest. Trouble is, her mum is busy working several jobs, her brother, a budding photographer, won't even take her picture and then - The Hustler returns. In 1963 Bristol, as Black British Civil Rights campaigners walk onto the streets, Princess finds out what it really means to be black and beautiful. Chinonyerem Odimba's play Princess & The Hustler was first seen at the Bristol Old Vic in February 2019, followed by a UK tour, in a co-production between Eclipse Theatre Company, Bristol Old Vic and Hull Truck Theatre, directed by Dawn Walton. The play was shortlisted for the Alfred Fagon Best New Play Award 2018.
Chinonyerem Odimba
Chinonyerem Odimba is a Nigerian-British playwright and poet known for her powerful and thought-provoking works that explore themes of race, identity, and social justice. Her writing is characterized by its lyrical language, emotional depth, and sharp social commentary. Odimba has made significant contributions to contemporary British theater, with notable works including "Amongst the Reeds," "How to Walk on the Moon," and "The Bird Test." She has been praised for her ability to create complex and compelling characters, as well as her skillful use of dialogue and symbolism. Odimba's impact on the literary genre has been profound, as she continues to push boundaries and challenge norms in her work. Her most famous work, "The Bird Test," has received critical acclaim for its exploration of family, heritage, and the search for belonging.
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