No I.D.
By Tatenda Shamiso
Year staged: 2023
Opening night: 18/04/2023
Staged in: Theatre Upstairs, Royal Court Theatre
Cast Size: 1
Synopsis
“Trans people don’t often get a chance to talk about this bit. Where you see your old self in the person you become.” Tatenda Shamiso tells the story of his experience as a Black transgender immigrant in the UK. Using the songs he wrote throughout his first year on testosterone alongside letters, signatures and a whole lot of paperwork, he guides us through what it takes to validate Black and queer identities in the eyes of the law. With laughter, music, and a healthy dose of care, No I.D. is a love letter to gender transitions and an examination of how absurd our bureaucratic systems can be.
Original Cast
Tatenda Shamiso
Performer
Tatenda Shamiso
Performer
Production Team
Sean Ting-Hsuan Wang
Director
Claudia Casino
Designer
Zoe Beeny
Lighting Designer
Gabriel Dedji
Musical Arranger
Dylan Marc Verley
Producer
Sean Ting-Hsuan Wang
Director
Claudia Casino
Designer
Zoe Beeny
Lighting Designer
Gabriel Dedji
Musical Arranger
Dylan Marc Verley
Producer