Nick Makoha, in Association with mac birmingham and Pippa Frith Present

Nick Makoha: My Father and Other Superheroes

The day Nick Makoha realised he was going to become a father, he also realised he had no idea how to be one…

This is one man's honest revelation of how pop culture raised him in the absence of his father. We follow Nick's journey as he discovers what it takes for a man to become a hero, and how a hero can be just a man….

My Father and Other Superheroes is a moving and powerful story about the journey from childhood to fatherhood. Set across continents and eras, it follows one man's struggle to come to terms with the responsibilities of being a parent and his confrontation with his own father's absence.

Recommended Age: 11+

Directed by Benji Reid. Supported by Contact.

Dramaturg: Cheryl Martin.

This production was originally developed at Spokelab, Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Workshop Opportunities: The Hero in You

The Hero in You is a collection of workshops and outreach activity that can be tailored to work in a range of settings including schools, youth groups, community groups and businesses.

The Hero in You aims to creatively source the ingredients of successful heroic icons by answering the question "What makes them fit for purpose?" All workshops are around the themes of fatherhood, identity, heroes, poetry and drama, aiming to demystify the myth behind popular icons. Each workshop will find a bespoke way of investigating the ingredients of a Hero. This combines with the show's social aim to expand on the themes of being a father and to celebrate fatherhood.

These workshops are available for a variety of age groups and levels. Please direct enquiries to learning@macarts.co.uk