Packing a sweet punch of hip hop politics, 'Hot Brown Honey' smashes stereotypes and serves up an audacious platter of dance, poetry, comedy, circus, striptease and song
From the simmering shores of 'Polynesia' to the Bogan streets of Australia, from Africa and Asia, to the life of a single mother who happens to be a DJ, 'Hot Brown Honey' undresses sticky topics with side-splitting humour.
Lisa Fa'alafiJoin a carefully selected assortment of brown, black and mixed beauties in an explosion of colour, culture and controversy. Fighting the power never tasted so sweet. Here are are performer Lisa Fa'alafi's Top 5 ways to prepare for the hot brown honies:
Get Ur Freak On
Make sure you are well versed in the all that is of Missy Elliott to prepare your freaky, fierce self. If you are too overwhelmed by her awesome back catalogue here's a Megamix. You may just look like this after you listen to it!{youtube}8EjjXUuU35M{/youtube}
Inspire
Inspire badass artwork for believing in truth, justice, your community and yourself. You don't have much time. Get onto it!
Artist Rebecca Cohen imagined Bree Newsome as Wonder WomanBrush up on your dancing skills
At 'Hot Brown Honey' you will be asked to dance like you've never danced before. Don't be scared, be prepared! Do a dance class with 'Hot Brown Honey' special guest Sammie Williams at Brisbane's Mad Dance House or Elements Collective and get your nae nae on! Extra love for doing the stank leg!{youtube}R-w9H8Wx6V4{/youtube}
Don't Touch the Hair
Just don't. Even if you think you want to. Dooooonnnnn't do it. There will be repercussions.
Weave a star to end violence
The Million Stars project is about keeping conversations alive and meaningful in people's hearts and minds. It's also about making something beautiful and stunning TOGETHER.'Hot Brown Honey' plays the Judith Wright Centre as part of Brisbane Festival, 16-26 September.
