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    Unknown Soldier

    Tue 19 Apr at 7.15pm
    Tickets £12 (£10)
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    The Unknown Soldier recounts the stories of the Black British War Veterans who fought for Britain in WW1 & WW11. The Unknown Soldier creates an intricate narrative through the interdisciplinary medium of Dance, Music, Text and Visuals to create a captivating and engaging narrative of the untold stories of these brave men as well as the Black women who supported the war effort.



    Content Notice
    Running Time 30 minutes + Post Show Q&A
    Content Notice
    Content NoticeThe company do not believe there is any content to consider, please email FOH@cptheatre.co.uk if you have any specific concerns
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    The Unknown Soldier encapsulates the stories of the Black men and women who left their homes in Britain, The Caribbean, and Africa to fight for the UK in WW1 and WW11.
    The work was first premier with an online performance during the Covid pandemic for remembrance day, followed by another online performance for the Black Cultural Archives in November 2020 .
     

    "Absolutely amazing, breathtaking performances from all involved, the music was incredible too, an incredible privilege to see this tonight!"
    Audience Review
    " I loved your performance. I had no idea black women contributed to the war at all."
    Audience Review

    Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.

    Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews