Event overview
Join internationally acclaimed poet, playwright & performer Inua Ellams on this vibrant, rich, poignant exploration into what we are called, and the stories they birth.
Founded in 2014, Anonyms is a deep exploration into etymology. In parts of West Africa it is believed children grow to embody their names; that a child named Peace will grow up to radiate serenity. Other West Africans think this is rubbish. But how do we come to be named? What then do we inherit? Do names change us? Who cares? And why?
Held before a live audience, Anonyms is a vibrant, rich, poignant exploration into what we are called, and the stories they birth.
As usual, the lineup will comprise of 10 people including Inua Ellams, but this special edition in celebration of refugee week, will feature staff and students from Goldsmith’s alongside established artists and thinkers.
Audience members are invited to participate; to come with the story and meaning behind their names.
Inua Ellams
Born in Nigeria, Inua Ellams is a poet, playwright & performer, graphic artist & designer and founder of : The Midnight Run(an arts-filled, night time, urban walking experience), The Rhythm and Poetry Party (The R.A.P Party) which celebrates live literature and music, and Poetry + Film / Hack (P+F/H) which celebrates poetry and film. Identity, Displacement & Destiny are reoccurring themes in his work, where he tries to mix the old with the new: traditional African oral storytelling with contemporary poetics, paint and pixel, texture with vector. His books are published by Flipped Eye, Akashic, Nine Arches, Penned In The Margins & Bloomsbury.
Event Details
Doors: 6:30pm
Performance start time: 7:00pm
Run time: approx. 1.5 hrs
Please note: There will be no interval but this event has a relaxed presentation and audience members are free to leave and re-enter the space.
Tickets:
Full price - £15
Lewisham resident, businesses and employees - £10
Students, low income and unemployed - £3
(Ticket purchase includes a complimentary glass of wine, or bottle of beer or soft drink)
There will be an opportunity to mingle and chat with participants after the event and audience and participants are encouraged to continue their conversations at a venue near Goldsmiths after the event.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 |
7:00pm - 8:30pm Doors open at 6:30pm |
Accessibility
If you are attending an event and need the College to help with any mobility requirements you may have, please contact the event organiser in advance to ensure we can accommodate your needs.
