Centred around a cast of Black boys and men, this intimate production explores themes of identity, resilience, vulnerability, and the beauty of shared experience.

Through fluid movement and poignant poetry, the performers reveal fragments of their stories – snapshots of joy, struggle, love, and loss that resonate deeply within the collective human experience. As the dancers weave intricate formations, they invite moments of happenstance, encouraging engagement with select audience members. These spontaneous interactions create an intimate dialogue, prompting participants to reflect on their own life stories and connections. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast captivates the wider audience, striking a balance between the personal and the communal.

With rhythmic beats and soulful expressions, Fragments of Us not only showcases individual narratives but also celebrates the strength of brotherhood and the collective history that shapes their identities.

Fragments of us is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Birmingham Weekender, Brighton Festival, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Stockton International Riverside Festival.

Previously seen as a work in progress at GDIF 2025, created in collaboration with London-based Black British contemporary dance company FUBUNATION and theatre and live art practitioner Sonia Hughes.

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