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Two brothers, long estranged, reunite at a ceremony to honour their lost sibling's life. As they seek to let go, they must confront the past whilst rediscovering the joy that binds them together. A powerful fusion of movement, song and text, Now, I See is an exploration of identity, forgiveness and nature's capacity to heal. It celebrates the profound bond of brotherhood and the resilience that can be found in joy. Now, I See is the second instalment in Lanre Malaolu's groundbreaking trilogy that excavates and celebrates the reality of being a Black man in contemporary Britain. It was premiered at Stratford East, London, in 2024, directed by Malaolu. The first play in the trilogy, Samskara, was premiered at The Yard Theatre, London, and was widely acclaimed.

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'Powerful and bold... a sensitive, soul-searching study of Black masculinity in contemporary Britain... an astonishing closing scene that hits hard' * The Stage * 'A story of familial conflict and resolution... Malaolu has crafted a tale full of humour, confessional moments and heartbreaking choreography' * Reviews Hub *

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Lanre Malaolu is a director, choreographer and writer working across theatre and film. His work includes: Now, I See (Stratford East, 2024); Samskara (Yard Theatre, 2021); and Elephant in the Room (Camden People's Theatre, transferring to the Roundhouse, Camden, 2019); His hybrid dance-documentary film The Circle had its world premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest and was acquired by The Guardian in 2020. His film The Conversation was selected for the BAFTA recognized Aesthetica film festival, winning the Best Dance Film award. He was the choreographer for British Council film Dear Mr Shakespeare (Sundance Film Festival 2017).

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