M'ap Boulé

Music, revolution and self-reckoning collide in a unique blend of lyrical storytelling and powerful songwriting

Created by Nancy Denis
Presented by Urban Theatre Projects
World Premiere

M'ap Boulé is a play with songs that tells the story of a child born of immigrants growing up in a country called Australia. It is an expression of art inspired by the Ancestors of Nancy Denis and their stories. With the help of Carl St. Jacques, Anthea Williams, Victoria Falconer, Mick Stuart and Kween G, Nancy shares part of her ongoing story of spirit, belonging and identity.

“M’ap Boulé” is Haitian Krèole for “I’m on fire”. This performance is set to the backdrop of the first black-led republic of Haiti when black Haitian slaves revolted against British and French colonisers, setting the country ablaze. This powerful history is interwoven with the personal narrative of Denis, a Haitian-Australian woman living on Gadigal land.

CONTENT WARNING:
Mental health, adult themes and strong language