About the show
Don’t Write Me Off is an interactive forum theatre play for young people aged 13+. It follows a day in the life of Jubal, a talented Black teenager from London who dreams of becoming a professional musician and entrepreneur. However, before he can turn his ambitions into reality, he must navigate some of the greatest challenges of his life.
Through Jubal’s story, the play explores the pressures young people can face at home, at school and among their peers. Will others recognise his potential and give him support he needs, or will his peers, teachers and parents write him off and let him down?
Don’t Write Me Off is created by Martin Edwards & Actively SeeK.I.N.G.
Age Guidance: 13+, parental discretion advised.
Content Awareness: Police arrest, reference to smoking marijuana, reference to drinking alcohol.
Running Time: 90 mins, no interval
Please Note: Strobe lighting and haze may be used in this performance. Photography/filming will take place during this performance.
Cast:
Jubal: Jordan Forbes-Amos
NM: Matthew Moore
PC Thompson/Daniel: Jake Bryan-Amaning
Ms Lynch/Bex: Georgia Leaf
This performance takes place in the 2026 season of Young, Gifted & Black, and the 40th Anniversary year of Theatre Peckham. Click here to see the full programme for Young, Gifted & Black.
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