Testament

A family-friendly, interactive show that’s bound to amaze. Testament is an acclaimed writer, rapper, poet, and Guinness world-record-breaking beatboxer whose work straddles the worlds of music, literature and interactive theatre.

Ranging from spoken-word poetry, playwrighting, and composition to essay writing, live beatbox shows and radio presenting, Testament's work has received praise from Lemn Sissay, graphic novelist Alan Moore, actor and writer Patterson Joseph, BBC presenter Lauren Laverne and the progenitor of Hip-Hop himself DJ Koolherc.

Testament’s work as a rapper includes the celebrated Hip-Hop album Homecut: No Freedom Without Sacrifice, as well as several spoken word performances for BBC TV and BBC Radio (1xtra, Radio 4 and 6Music). In 2019 he was Channel 4 Writer in Residence at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester.

As a playwright Testament has written for The Royal Court, Leeds Playhouse, The Globe, and Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester, among others.

Testament’s work for screen includes clients such as Netflix, Disney Plus, BBC and Channel 4.

Over the years Testament's collaborations range from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae, Ray Parker Jnr, jazz legends Joe Lovano and Jean Toussaint, to Mercury nominee Soweto Kinch. He won the BBC Urban Music Talent Award in 2007. In 2015 he wrote his first show, the acclaimed play Blake Remixed – a personal response to the work of William Blake - which had a successful run in Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015.

Don't miss out on this incredible, eclectic, inspirational show. There's really no one else like Testament!


Age guidance: Suggested for 7+