Inua Ellams

Inua Ellams is a Nigerian-born, UK-based poet, playwright, performer, graphic artist and designer who has written for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and the BBC. His published books of poetry include Thirteen Fairy Negro Tales, #Afterhours, The Half-God of Rainfall and, recently, The Actual, his first full collection. His first play The 14th Tale was awarded a Fringe First at the Edinburgh International Theatre Festival and his fourth Barber Shop Chronicles sold out two runs at England’s National Theatre.

Videos

Ruby Wax, Rutger Bregman, Inua Ellams, Alex Ross, Charlie Gilmour | 5x15

Past Events

London Library Lit Fest: Science & Miscellaneous 5x15

The London Library, SW1Y
The London Library, SW1Y
Event Featuring

To celebrate the London Library’s weird and wild heart, we've brought together five acclaimed speakers to share stories inspired by the Science and Miscellaneous section.

Online, Via Zoom
Event Featuring

As the nights draw in, join 5x15 in October for an evening of epic musical history, a new look at human nature, heartfelt personal stories and – above all – hope.