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CHISHOLM FOR PRESIDENT! The inspirational new soul and funk musical from Zodwa Nyoni and Testament

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CHISHOLM FOR PRESIDENT!

The new soul and funk musical inspired by the incredible true story of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress.

Music and lyrics are written by acclaimed writer and composer TESTAMENT (Black Men Walking, Royal Court, Orpheus in the Record Shop Opera North/BBC TV) and inspired by the book by award-winning playwright ZODWA NYONI (Darkest Part of The Night The Kiln, Boi Boi is Dead, Tiata Fahodzi).

Testament and Zodwa are both represented at The Agency by SIMON BLAKEY

Published: 16th February 2024