Details

Weights is a powerful performance that utilises prose, poetry and music to tell the real-life story of Lynn Manning. A passionate and inspiring one man show, with live music accompaniment, Weights is about a man who has overcome tremendous obstacles in life. Lynn grew up as an impoverished black child in the foster care system of South Central Los Angeles, the son of an abusive father and alcoholic mother. At the age of 23 he was shot in a senseless bar fight, losing his sight completely. The show traces Manning's ultimate transcendence of the senseless violence that changed his life, and his courageous personal journey from being 'black' to being 'blind'. Determined to pursue his dreams, he has now become a successful playwright, actor, world-class athlete and dedicated volunteer. Weights website.

Cast/Performers

Lynn Manning

Creatives/Company

Author: Lynn Manning
Producer: Extant
Director: Robert Egan
Music: Gary Bergman
Design: Akeime Mitterlehner

Weights

Weights (Play) production archive for QTIX code T058008971. Details of all Weights archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0285474161

Archive Listings

29 Nov 05 to 10 Dec 05	Ovalhouse Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
27 Nov 05	The Tobacco Factory Theatres Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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