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. Each piece in Four Sight reimagines powerful visual works through voice, movement, music, and projection, bringing still images to life.
Six powerful visual works are reimagined by six 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.
Four Sight opens with a powerful original piece that pays tribute to the life and influence of Gordon Parks — the legendary photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller who used his lens to challenge injustice and illuminate the Black experience.
This piece will combine a selection of Gordon Parks’ photography with a powerful spoken performance, featuring an extract from James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time. Directed by Justin Marosa, the performance will be a sensory experience that blends projected imagery, music, and voice. This tribute acts as the emotional and thematic foundation of the Four Sight showcase. Just as Gordon Parks’ camera captured truth with compassion, the rest of the evening will feature performances inspired by contemporary photographers whose work also documents identity, struggle, and celebration.
Together, these works form a living exhibition of storytelling expanding into a celebration of contemporary visual culture and performance.
Featured Contributors:
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
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
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
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
Charlise Rookwood
A vegan chef and content creator, Charlise brings plant-based Caribbean flavors to the forefront, redefining comfort food with her soulful creations @vegansoulicious
Dr. Nick Makoha
An award-winning poet and playwright, Dr. Nick’s work delves into themes of identity and heritage @nick.makoha
Tolu Coker
A fashion designer and artist, Tolu’s creations blend cultural narratives with contemporary design, making waves in the fashion industry @tolucoker
Normski
A pioneer in documenting the UK’s urban culture, Normski’s photography and media presence have captured the essence of a generation @mistanormski
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
Caleb Azumah Nelson
Author of the acclaimed novel Small Worlds, Caleb’s storytelling captures the nuances of love and family across cultures @caleb_anelson
Justin Marosa
An emerging talent in the music scene, Justin’s performances are characterized by their energy and originality @justinmarosa
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.
