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Instinct Pictures
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A Palm Tree in London is a gripping two-character stage play that explores the cultural tensions and unexpected connections between Black and White communities in a modern, multicultural world. Set in a single, intimate location, the play follows a chance encounter between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds, whose conversation unfolds into a revealing journey of identity, prejudice, belonging, and humanity.
Infused with subtle humor and emotional depth, the play addresses the complex legacies of colonialism, migration, and racial perception while asking one crucial question: can true understanding exist across cultural divides? The palm tree—symbolic of resilience and adaptation—serves as a metaphor for hope, growth, and the possibility of unity in diversity.
Written by Chris Iheuwa and performed by a dynamic cast under the direction of Olabosipo Solanke,Oladele Olusegun Samuel, Produced by Emmanuel Okocha, A Palm Tree in London is both timely and timeless. It invites audiences to reflect, laugh, and reimagine what it truly means to coexist.
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PWYC Options $5+
Venue: The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake 
September 4, 2025 5.00pm
302 S Hicks St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 6, 2025 2.00pm
302 S Hicks St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 7, 2025 4.30pm
302 S Hicks St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 7, 2025 9.00pm
302 S Hicks St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
About the Artist
Instinct Pictures is a dynamic Nigerian theatre company committed to creating bold, thought-provoking, and socially conscious productions. Founded by Emmanuel Okocha, the company focuses on telling African and global stories that challenge societal norms, spark dialogue, and foster cultural exchange.
Our work often explores themes such as identity, migration, race, and resilience, with minimalist yet powerful staging that brings human stories to the forefront. We are passionate about using theatre as a tool for education, transformation, and connection—both locally and internationally.
Instinct Pictures has showcased work at major festivals including Brighton Fringe, Wandsworth Fringe, Lagos Fringe, and Lagos Theatre Festival, consistently receiving acclaim for our authenticity, artistic depth, and collaborative spirit. Our productions, including Shadows, Sour Grapes, and the widely celebrated A Palm Tree in London, reflect our mission to make theatre that resonates across borders and speaks to the heart of contemporary humanity.
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This event is appropriate for ages 13+
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