Co-produced by Edinburgh International Festival, National Theatre of Scotland and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

ʻNo problem here pal. None at all.ʼ

In the early hours of the morning, 31 year-old Sheku Bayoh set out to walk home from his friend’s place after watching a boxing match. Just hours later, he had lost his life in police custody. Lament for Sheku Bayoh is a poetic expression of grief for the human behind the headlines and a non-apologetic reflection on racism in Scotland today.

Originally commissioned by The Lyceum and performed at the 2019 International Festival as a work in progress.

Lament for Sheku Bayoh inspires activities for schools as part of our year-round commitment to communities across Scotland. Find out more at eif.co.uk/L&E

Part of the Edinburgh International Festival

Development work supported by the Stephen W Dunn Creative Fund

Contains strong language and descriptions of brutality and racial violence

Tickets go on priority sale for EIF Members on Wednesday 2 June, 10am and general sale on Friday 11 June, 10am. 

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