REVIEW: Now, I See

Now, I See is a new work from Lanre Malaolu, that celebrates the truth of being a Black man in contemporary Britain. The story is beautifully told through movement, song and text and explores themes of identity, brotherhood, forgiveness and healing.

The story surrounds two brothers who meet at their third brother’s funeral. The two have become estranged and whilst we don’t exactly know why, we learn that older brother Kieron has lost contact with his family.  The third brother serves as a ghostly presence and a reminder of the connection the younger brothers have lost.

Lanre Malaolu is the writer, director and movement choreographer for the piece and given us a play with a strong and relatable story, with excellent pace and a great balance between comedy and dealing with its challenging and emotional themes. The three trio actors are in tune with each other physically and mentally, convincing with their interactions whether it’s the present day or a flashback to their childhoods. They compliment each other so well, that we forget that they are acting.

Written by Nura Arooj