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Heartfelt drama by beatboxer, rapper and writer, Testament

Celebrated beatboxers Testament and Grace Savage star in drama about fatherhood.  Told in music, rap, poetry and prose, all music and effects were created by the human voice.

Daughter by Testament.
Ralph is a wannabe musician trying to come to terms with fatherhood. Can he bear the responsibility and the restrictions to his freedom? In other words, can he be a good dad?
Ralph...........................Testament
Nola............................Grace Savage
Daughter...................Elise Brooks
Director/Producer Gary Brown

Testament is a beatboxer, rapper and theatre maker. He has worked with Leeds Playhouse and The Royal Exchange Manchester. He recently had an acclaimed solo show broadcast on BBC 4 "Orpheus in the Record Shop" . This is his second radio drama.

Grace Savage is a beatboxer, actress, singer and songwriter. Grace is a 4 x UK Beatbox Champion and a Radio 1 played musician. Grace's performance in HOME at The National Theatre was picked as one of the top 10 standout theatrical performances of the year by Susannah Clapp in The Guardian.

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