BE THE CHANGE: GUEST PERFORMER - ERROL MCGLASHAN

On Thursday July 25th @ 6.45 pm, Errol McGlashan, also known as Brixton-based Spoken Word Artist ‘Uncle Errol’, will be our Guest performer on the first block of #BetheChange & will be presenting his one-man show, "Something to Take off the Edge", for the participants and invited audience members followed by a Q&A on the process of how his lived experience became the material for the show.

"Something to take off the edge" is a powerful and engaging tragi-comedy, which delves into the transformative power of art and literature, promotes literacy and relationship-building in prisons, reflects on prison and personal reform and rehabilitation, and warns against drug addiction.

During the hour-long performance, McGlashan beguiles the audience with a humorous yet poignant story about two convicts flirting with heroin, chocolate hobnobs, and Shakespeare while serving long-term prison sentences in 1980s Britain. The show encourages the philosophy of freedom as a state of mind and highlights the importance of mental health, compassion, and empathy.

As a former Koestler Awards winner and exhibited artist, McGlashan brings a wealth of experience and talent to his performances. He is also the CEO of Word On The Kerb, which stages open mic nights, talent shows, workshops, and performances around London. "Something to Take off the Edge" has been praised for its ability to tackle complex issues surrounding incarceration and addiction in a thought-provoking and entertaining way, with its humorous and heartfelt moments leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Errol is currently performing a tour of hostels with the show. See edgetour2024.com for details.

If you would like to see the show at Lower Hall, The Margins Project, Union Chapel on July 25th please email [email protected] or call 07984 626 024 to book a place. There are limited seats available so please contact us asap!