About this Event
Mukul and Ghetto Tigers presents ‘Who am I?’, an audio play with powerful visuals and sound written by Tarun Jasani, which explores the question of ‘identity’ raised by second/third generation children whose parents left pre partition India during colonial times and emigrated to Africa and then to Britain. The play investigates what it means for young people growing up in a system with colonial legacy and explores how past events experienced by their parents and grandparents still affect them.
This event is a positive example of how oral history, when combined with creative practice and collaborations, can spark wider dialogues, fresh interpretations and new understandings. These testimonies bring to life the project’s central question: how do we make sense of belonging, when our histories stretch across continents, faiths and generations?
At its core, Who am I? demonstrates the power of oral history to connect memory, identity and creativity. It shows that when stories are shared, whether on stage, in archives, or in community discussions, they become catalysts for understanding across generations and to the wider public.
The Who Am I? archive has been deposited with the Living Refugee Archive at the University of East London.
We are pleased to say the event will be available to attend either in person or online to allow for as many people as possible to attend.
The event will include:
A Film screening of oral histories by Rolf Killius and Lata Desai.
Audio play by Tarun Jasani
Followed by an Interactive Panel discussion including distinguished guests: Rib Davis - Playwright, oral historian, author, director and community arts worker; Professor Shahaduz Zaman from Sussex University; Joey Parsad - Actor who currently works at the prestigious Brit school as theatre teacher and lead movement practitioner on their full time acting course; and UEL Archivist Paul V. Dudman. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage with the panel.
Anchored by Rez Kabir : Actor and Storyteller
Location: Hybrid. A Teams Link will be sent to those attending the event virtually, For in-person attendees, the room is Boardroom RD2.05, Royal Docks Cenrtre for Sustainability. Full details will be sent out in a reminder message.
Event Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Docklands campus, University Way, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
