Stills by Daniel Attoh. @simply_Danz
A One-Man Stage Encounter written and performed by Obadiah
Raw. Relentless. Reverent.
The Truth is a solo theatrical eruption that blurs the lines between testimony, poetry, and protest. Performed and written by Obadiah, this one-man play interrogates identity, systemic injustice, and spiritual survival in a world that punishes honesty and rewards silence.
Rooted in the rhythm of spoken word and the intimacy of confessional theatre, the piece draws from real-life conversations, ancestral memory, and inner monologue. What happens when a man dares to speak his truth in a society built on denial? Who listens? Who resists?
Staged with nothing. The Truth is not just a performance — it’s a reckoning.
Developed with support from Camden People’s Theatre, Guildhall school, Pleasance Theatre & Barbican, this production is a call to witness, a demand for dignity, and a love letter to those still searching for their voice.
For a link to the performance email: Mountainsgroup@outlook.com
Captured and edited by Daniel Attoh. @simply_danz
Synopsis
It's 2011. Year of the bold. London teen life is full of laughs and jokes until it follows law student Horeb to his doorstep... and his witty charm and charisma may not be enough to sway the jury and court away from the laws of the land.
Writer and performer: Obadiah
Directed by: Prince Owusu & Obadiah
Video artist: Abu Mensah
Dramaturgy & creative support by Olivier Award winner Jade Lewis.
With thanks to Joseph Clark and Steven Kavuma for creative and directive contribution.
With thanks to Gilly Roche for facilitating a project that subsequently birthed this piece.
Length: 40 mins
Authenticity at the Forefront.