Lemn Sissay
Lemn Sissay is an award-winning poet, playwright, and memoirist whose work is infused with candor, lyricism, and emotional clarity. His life story — marked by displacement, identity, and reunification — informs a body of work that speaks deeply to belonging, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through his writing and public voice, Sissay transforms personal history into universal reflection, offering audiences pathways into empathy, imagination, and shared humanity. His performances are at once intimate and expansive, reminding us that story is a bridge where healing and connection can take root.
