Closex
Black T-Shirt Collection
Poet and visual artist Inua Ellams returns to the National Theatre with a tale about two foster brothers building a global t-shirt brand.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Black T-Shirt Collection
National Theatre Cottesloe, South Bank, LondonFollowing his acclaimed performance of The 14th Tale in 2010, poet Inua Ellams returns to the National Theatre with a new story about two foster brothers building a global t-shirt brand. On their journey from a market in Nigeria to a sweatshop in China, Matthew and Muhammed discover the consequences of success.
"He unfurls, slow, like a dust flower, except, he is looking at his black shirt. Santana’s footprint: stamped on his chest; perfect stone crystals glinting in the grooves..."
Inua Ellams was born in Nigeria in 1984, and moved to the UK as a teenager. He merges visual art, poetry and theatre, telling stories with iconic imagery, humour and beauty.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Inua Ellams
director: Thierry Lawson
producer: Fuel
designer: Michael Vale
lighting designer: Michael Nabarro
sound: Emma Laxton
Ticket Prices:
£12-£15
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Performance
- Show Times: In rep - please check calendar
- Duration: 1h10
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7452 3000 - Visit the Show Website
Follow: Black T-Shirt Collection
Venue InformationHIDE
National Theatre Cottesloe
South Bank, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9PX
- Nearest tube: Waterloo (approx. 250m), Southwark
- Nearest bus: 76, 77, 211, 507, D1, D11, P11 (York Road)149, P11 (Stamford Street)1, 4, 26, 68, X68, 76, 168, 171, 171A, 176, 188, 501, 505, 521 (Waterloo Bridge)
- Nearest train: Waterloo (approx. 250m)
- Parking: 5 spaces reserved for orange badge holders at riverside end of Cottesloe Ave. 4 extra bays opposite Cottesloe theatre for evening performances. Car Park beneath theatre. Spaces reserved for disabled customers near lifts. Free parking voucher available from box office for orange badge holders (present ticket at information desk). Automatic doors and ramps from the Car Park to the lobby and lift.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel 020 7452 3000 Information Desk 020 7452 3400
- Discounts: Discounts available for all disabled people.
- Limited mobility: The back of level 1 is the most accessible area.
- Access description: Separate ramped entrance with handrails on Cottesloe Avenue, on the Eastern side of the building. Box Office straight ahead. No steps to Level 1, 22 steps up (with handrails) to level 2. The seating changes with each production - check with the box office. Wheelchair loan available - contact the theatre manager’s office.
- Hearing impaired: Infra-red system with headsets or neck loops. Collect headsets/loops from box offices. Induction loops at service counters.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are not currently allowed in the auditorium, however staff are happy to dog sit. Dogs will be looked after in the cloakroom. Groups should contact the theatre manager’s office on 020 7452 3281.
- Wheelchairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair users at level 1, usually in row P. Transfer seating is available to aisle seats.
- Toilets: Women’s and men’s at level 2.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted WC to the right of the main entrance.
- Bars: 1 licensed bars. Access information: Foyer bar with moveable seats.