Black T-shirt Collection

Overview

Playwright, poet and performer Inua Ellams is on his way to Melbourne – and he's bringing his critically acclaimed one-man show with him.

In Black T-shirt Collection, Ellams plays two brothers named Mathew and Muhammed. Matthew is Christian and straight. Muhammad is Muslim and gay. For a time, they find success in their native Nigeria with a t-shirt business, until they're forced to flee their homeland when Muhammed is outed by a journalist. The story that follows hits on big issues from religion and homophobia, to migration and family, to consumerism and globalisation.

Ellams will perform the show on-stage at Arts Centre Melbourne from September 5–10. He'll also take part in an audience Q&A session following a daytime performance on September 6.

Photo: Franklyn Rodgers.