Capoeira For All presents Rise Up Rebel, a new affinity project for black, brown, and global ethnic majority (GEM) young people, between the ages of 16 and 25, living in Liverpool which aims to use the power of story to empower, educate and inspire a new generation of black and gem writers.
Join us for an evening of original work created by the Rise Up Rebel writers, six emerging voices sharing their raw, fearless, and imaginative pieces that span genres from dystopian sci-fi and comedy, to deeply personal accounts of resilience, identity, and healing, all performed live in The Studio at Liverpool's Royal Court.
Featuring work by:
Eli Yim - a 21 year old Korean-British actor-musician who will blend pop, musical theatre and stand-up to tell their own story of their journey to A&E during a mental health crisis, taken from their autobiographical show 'The Easy Way Out'.
Jasmin Leila Haid - a 25 year old writer from Toxteth, whose gentle but powerful piece centres on a blocked artist in a quiet café confronting her younger self, and rediscovering the courage to create in a world that demands perfection.
Leilani Estwick - an 18 year old writer and lover of fantasy, sci-fi and mystery. Inspired by films and books, Leilani's epic sci-fi story follows a young girl who uncovers a secret that could save (or end) an entire universe.
Luke Sookdeo - a 26 year old actor/theatre maker from Birmingham with a drive to share untold queer, working class stories. After researching the UK's dark history with gay aversion therapy, Luke was inspired to write 'Straight Jacket' - a gripping drama that tells the story of Dexter, who's haunted by his past and seeks revenge on the man who tortured him.
Tomas Birdie - a 27 year old aspiring actor, writer, musician, visual artist and Capoeirista, whose dystopian tale 'Transmission' follows a crew of misfits trapped in a failed experiment to reach a parallel universe.
Tyler - a 17 year old writer and poet who draws inspiration to write from the honesty of everyday life and storytelling, and enjoys exploring stories of the mind. Please note some performances include strong themes, including suicide, religious trauma, and transphobia.