About the Show
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
Aminita Francis
Henrietta Lacks
Mofetoluwa Akande
Ain/Anarcha/Oshun
Keziah Joseph
Bibi/Bestey
Aimee Powell
Lyn/Lucy
Alistair Hall
Smoking Man
Creatives
Mojisola Adebayo
Author
Actors Touring Company
Producer
Matthew Xia
Director
Simon Kenny
Design
Simon Kenny
Costume
Simisola Majekodunmi
Lighting
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