Baleen
The Hope Theatre, 207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
Monday 1st June 2026 - Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Deep underwater, deep in the stomach of a whale, sit two people huddling around a small campfire. All they have is the old stories they tell. Stories from home, stories of magic, loves lost, and lives saved.
Jamaican stories that they tell over and over again.
What happens when the whale takes another soul? When someone gate-crashes their stories?
A boy, who wants escape.Will he ever leave the whale? What about the duppies he'd leave behind?
Their stories? Will they be forgotten?
Will you forget?
'Baleen' written by Mio Lobban explores Black British identity, Caribbean heritage, and the Trans experience.
Join the cast on a tale filled with stories old and new, with magic, wonder, and plenty of puppets.
Part of BokFest 2026
Running time: Approximately 65 minutes
LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.
UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.
No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.
Jamaican stories that they tell over and over again.
What happens when the whale takes another soul? When someone gate-crashes their stories?
A boy, who wants escape.Will he ever leave the whale? What about the duppies he'd leave behind?
Their stories? Will they be forgotten?
Will you forget?
'Baleen' written by Mio Lobban explores Black British identity, Caribbean heritage, and the Trans experience.
Join the cast on a tale filled with stories old and new, with magic, wonder, and plenty of puppets.
Part of BokFest 2026
Running time: Approximately 65 minutes
LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.
UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.
No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.
