Rob Watt

“I don’t agree with everything he says or does, but we do have a lot in common nowadays… and anyway I can’t be racist, can I? My best mate is black.” 

Runaku and Harry’s bond is so strong they could be brothers. They share the same food, music, laughs, computer games and even dreams – but not race. Runaku is black and Harry is white…but what does that matter, right?    

When Runaku is rehomed, Harry is left behind in the care system, and these brothers start to walk down very different paths. Then on Harryʼs 18th birthday, Runaku returns for a dream reunion that turns into a nightmare situation.  

Nothingʼs off-limits, from innocent childhood humiliations to race, privilege, allyship and male vulnerability. HUMAN NURTURE is a new play from award winning writer Ryan Calais Cameron. 

“Its visceral rawness and total authenticity hit you in the gut.” - The Guardian

“…crackling, naturally funny dialogue and knock out performances.” - The Stage

“…a terrifying portrait of an atomised society…” - The Scotsman

“Rob Watt’s direction is brilliant…” - The Review Hub

“Rob Watt's direction is dynamic, fast-moving and full of action and contrasts.” - What’s On Stage

“Rob Watt’s direction is excellent. Frequent changes of tone and tempo keep the audience engaged throughout whilst the script feels both realistic and thought provoking.” - Yorkshire Times

“It left me, and my friends in the audience, wanting more…” - British Theatre

“A poignant and explosive performance…” - The Wee Review

“Rob Watt’s direction enables emotions to unfold naturally….” - Cor Blimey

“Touching, yet powerful” - Theatre News

Cast 

Runako – Justice Ritchie  

Harry – Lucas Button 

Musician – Neeta Saarl 

Creative Team 

Writer - Ryan Calais Cameron

Director – Rob Watt 

Set and Costume Designer – Tara Usher 

Lighting Designer – Simisola Majekodunmi 

Sound Designer – Lee Affen 

Composer – Neeta Saarl 

Movement Director – Yami Löfvenberg 

Creative Associate - Monay Thomas

Company Stage Manager – Lizzie Bond

Casting Associate – Becky Paris 

 
A Co-Production between Theatre Centre & Sheffield Theatres

Supported by Arts Council England