Details

Takes as its inspiration the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, whose cells were harvested and cultivated without her consent after her death from cervical cancer in the 1950s. The so-called HeLa cells have been vital to studying disease and have even contributed to the development of the COVID-19 vaccines. Using the Lacks story as a springboard, this site responsive production is a powerful exploration around the themes of ethics in healthcare, racism, the environment and a woman's right to autonomy over her own body.

Cast/Performers

Aminita Francis (Henrietta Lacks), Mofetoluwa Akande (Ain / Anarcha / Oshun), Keziah Joseph (Bibi / Bestey), Aimee Powell (Lyn / Lucy), Alistair Hall (Smoking Man)

Creatives/Company

Author: Mojisola Adebayo
Producer(s): Actors Touring Company, Belgrade Theatre Coventry (in association with Brixton House)
Director(s): Matthew Xia, Sophie Parrott (CDG - casting consultant)
Design: Simon Kenny
Costume: Simon Kenny
Lighting: Simisola Majekodunmi
Music: Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
Sound: Francesca Ammewudah-Rivers
Other: Wabriya King (drama therapist)