Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
“Trans people don’t often get a chance to talk about this bit. Where you see your old self in the person you become.”
Tatenda Shamiso tells the story of his experience as a Black transgender immigrant in the UK. Using the songs he wrote throughout his first year on testosterone alongside letters, signatures and a whole lot of paperwork, he guides us through what it takes to validate Black and queer identities in the eyes of the law.
With laughter, music, and a healthy dose of care, NO I.D. is a love letter to gender transitions and an examination of how absurd our bureaucratic systems can be.
Directed by Sean Ting-Hsuan Wang
Produced by Dylan Marc Verley
18 April - 6 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Book now: bit.ly/NO-I-D
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“Trans people don’t often get a chance to talk about this bit. Where you see your old self in the person you become.”
Tatenda Shamiso tells the story of his experience as a Black transgender immigrant in the UK. Using the songs he wrote throughout his first year on testosterone alongside letters, signatures and a whole lot of paperwork, he guides us through what it takes to validate Black and queer identities in the eyes of the law.
With laughter, music, and a healthy dose of care, NO I.D. is a love letter to gender transitions and an examination of how absurd our bureaucratic systems can be.
Directed by Sean Ting-Hsuan Wang
Produced by Dylan Marc Verley
18 April - 6 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Book now: bit.ly/NO-I-D
📽️ Stream.Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre is the writers’ theatre. It is the leading force in world theatre for energetically cultivating writers – undiscovered, emerging and established. The Royal Court is located in London, UK.
Follow us on Twitter: bit.ly/RCTtwitter
Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/RCTinsta
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/RCTsubscribe
