Our signature production · Written and directed by Shadrock Porter
The Journey is a theatrical tapestry of song, spoken word and dance that follows a people dispersed from the Promised Land to Ghana, Nigeria, West Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. It is prophetic and historical, cultural and entertaining — humorous one moment and deeply serious the next.
The story
A people, a promise, a way home
Never before have the clues that connect the lives of all humanity been presented with such compelling evidence. Regardless of identity, race, social status or philosophical belief, The Journey reveals the one thread every audience shares: the quest for freedom, for peace, love, truth and prosperity.
Through electrifying dance, rich harmonies and soul-stirring spoken word, the cast carries the audience across centuries and continents. Every scene is crafted to educate, to inspire and to awaken something deep within.
Harlem, New York
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London, UK
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St. Louis, Missouri
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Hampton, Virginia
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On tour
Where The Journey has played
- Hampton, Virginia, 2019 — The American Theatre, as part of the #RememberThe400 commemoration of the first Africans arriving at Point Comfort in 1619
- Harlem, New York — a sold-out audience
- London, United Kingdom — a sold-out audience
- St. Louis, Missouri — a sold-out audience
- Toronto, 2025 — The Meridian Arts Centre, the centrepiece of the 40th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Most recent performance
The Meridian Arts Centre, 19 July 2025
On a summer night in Toronto, The Journey returned home as the centrepiece of the INWWM 40th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. Watch the season’s promotional film below, then read the full review.
Bring The Journey to your city
Theatres, festivals, schools and congregations can book The Journey. Tell us about your venue and audience and our team will be in touch.