Join Transform for this solo performance by Ahamefule J. Olu. This is a meeting point between jazz and stand-up comedy - where darkly humorous true stories about other people are mixed with haunting soundscapes.
Uplifting and bleak, deep and silly, a musical score is created live, electronically looping clarinet, trumpet and everyday objects.
This final piece in an acclaimed trilogy of works inverts the formula of the first two pieces – of autobiographical anecdotes and large ensembles – with stories about other people, other places, and other times set to intimate solo soundscapes that seem to emerge from thin air.
Ahamefule J. Oluo (they/them) is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, composer, writer, comedian, and creator of live performance.
‘Oluo manages to expand the stand-up autobiography format to dizzying proportions’ – Ben Brantley, The New York Times
‘Moves seamlessly between improv, storytelling, and live musical performance’ – Public Display Art
Supported by a grant from The MAP Fund.
Performances at Transform 25 co-presented by Transform and Howard Assembly Room.
Howard Assembly Room
46 New Briggate
Leeds
LS1 6NU
United Kingdom
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Recommended price: £25
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What to expect: This is a seated performance within a music venue. The performance contains live music, comedy and storytelling.
Duration: 135 mins 6.30pm
Doors 7.15pm
Support act 7.pm
Interval 8–9.30pm
The Things Around Us
Age guidance: 14+
Language: English
Content guidance: Contains loud music (ear plugs will be available). This performance includes lighting effects and haze.
Wheelchair spaces: There are two wheelchair spaces, but this can be increased if more are required. Please call the Box Office on 0113 223 3600, or email boxoffice@operanorth.co.uk for more information.
BSL: This show will be BSL interpreted.
Step free access: There is step free access to the event and there are accessible toilets at the venue.
Seating: The seating is high backed.
Open door policy: We have an open door policy across all shows at Transform, meaning ticket holders are welcome to come and go as they need.
More information Head to Transform’s Access page for more information
