Doors open – 6.00pm
Performance begins – 7.00pm
Interval & Service – 7.30pm
Performance resumes – 8.00pm
Interval & Service – 8.30pm
Performance resumes – 9.00pm
Q&A & Drinks – 9.30pm
Doors close – 12.30am
General Admission £40 | Complimentary for Patrons, limited availability
Enjoy the specially curated food menu from Pollini at Ladbroke Hall. Orders will be taken before the performance begins at 7pm.
Monolithic Theatre is running its 2025 season of works at Ladbroke Hall. Experience an evening where photography meets performance in a series of compelling 15-minute monologues. These performances are inspired by contemporary photographers and artists whose work documents identity, struggle, and celebration.
Four powerful visual works are reimagined by teams of writers, directors, and performers. The result is a compelling series of 15 minute interdisciplinary monologues that breathe life into still images through voice, movement, music, and projection.
Together, these works form a living exhibition of storytelling expanding into a celebration of contemporary visual culture and performance.
BRIBE by Gemma Weekes
Director: Lisa Walters
Player: Oyinkansola Yusuff
Inspired by: Nikki Giovanni (poet)
Stereo B by Isiah Weekes
Director: Dummas Haddad
Player: Tha First
Inspired by: Spirit Behind The Lens by Eddie Otchere
Manchester Girl by Karla Marie Sweet
Directed by Jake Nava
Player: Steven Odubola
Inspired by: Man with the Golden Shutter by Normski
Dulce De Lucha by Salma Ibrahim
Director: Matthias Lebeer
Player: TBA
Inspired by: Slam by Katinka Herbert
CONTRIBUTORS
Salma Ibrahim
British-Somali author of novel Salutation Road, Salma’s narratives delve into themes of identity and belonging @salma.s.ibrahim
Matthias Lebeer
An award-winning director, Matthias has been recognized with two Gold Cannes Lions and an Oscar shortlist for his compelling storytelling in film and commercials @matthiaslebeer
Gemma Weekes
A multidisciplinary artist, Gemma’s work spans novels, poetry, and screenwriting, known for her unique voice and exploration of modern love @gemmaweekes
Dumas Haddad
An award-winning director and writer, Dumas’s work is rooted in fashion, music, and culture @dumashaddad
Jake Nava
Acclaimed director, Jake has worked with top artists, bringing a cinematic flair to music videos and commercials @jakenava
Karla Marie Sweet
Actor, screenwriter and performer, Karla’s contributions to theatre and television highlight her dynamic storytelling abilities @karlamsweet
Normski
A pioneer in documenting the UK’s urban culture, Normski’s photography and media presence have captured the essence of a generation @mistanormski
Nikki Giovanni
A world-renowned poet and one of the foremost authors of the Black Arts Movement, Nikki was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator.
Eddie Otchere
A British-Ghanaian photographer, Eddie is celebrated for his portraits of seminal rappers and DJs, chronicling Black British culture over three decades @eddie_otchere
Katinka Herbert
Renowned for her exploration of identity and performance, Katinka’s photography delves into the construction of self, capturing subjects who visibly manufacture their own personas @katinka.inc
About Monolithic Theatre
Monolithic Theatre is a creative platform that merges performance, visual art, and cultural storytelling. It brings together writers, actors, photographers, and musicians to create live, immersive experiences that explore identity, history, and artistic expression.
Each showcase commissions writers to respond to cultural icons, historical moments, and visual narratives, transforming them into one-person performances that bring still images and ideas to life. Blending theatre, photography and interdisciplinary collaboration, each Monolithic performance transforms visual art into powerful, living theatre.
