A new play by Abadesi Osunsade

The First Woke War

  • I love how this play shows audiences what's wrong with modern workplace dynamics rather than just telling them.

    Nicole Kyle, Future of Work Researcher

  • I loved how many viewpoints were shown. Everyone will be able to recognise the interactions.

    Frances Odera Matthews, Certified Notion Consultant, The Notion Bar

  • What I enjoyed most were the meaty topics, like gender and race, that it tackled.

    Daniella Curry, People and Operations Manager

  • I enjoyed the storyline and audience reactions. The laughing. The collective side eye.

    Arsema Fessehazion, Founder & CEO, Black Recruiters Network

  • The play felt very real, allowing you to empathise with the characters. This could help teams understand challenges in the workplace and facilitate difficult conversations.

    Jaskiran Mangat, Founder, Finance Therapy

Slides are out, drama is in.

Invite your team to our next show and watch the story unfold.

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We believe in the power of storytelling to transform team culture.

Ambitious leaders are looking for new ways to make team culture more cohesive. That’s why we’re evolving from training into theatre.

“The First Woke War” is a compelling story about a startup team under immense pressure as it prepares to list on London’s Stock Exchange in the year 2021. Tensions mount, stress builds and personalities clash.

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Corporate Sponsorship Packages

Interested in a more tailored sponsorship package? Email abadesi@hustlecrew.co

Bronze Partner £600

  • 6 VIP tickets for your team

  • Logo placement in the playbill

  • Thank You posts on Instagram & LinkedIn

  • Job Ad or Product Placement in newsletter

Silver Partner £1,500

  • 10 VIP tickets for your team

  • Logo placement in the playbill

  • Thank You posts on Instagram & LinkedIn

  • Job Ad or Product Placement in newsletter

Gold Partner £2,500

  • 15 VIP tickets for your team

  • Logo placement in the playbill

  • Thank You posts on Instagram & LinkedIn

  • Job Ad or Product Placement in newsletter

  • Thank-you shoutout on Techish podcast

Headline Partner £5,000

You get everything in our Gold Partner package, plus:

  • Exclusive speaking opportunity on Techish podcast

  • Option to co-host pre- or post-show reception

  • Dedicated edition of newsletter

  • Cast meet and greet

Individual Sponsorship Packages

Interested in a more tailored sponsorship package? Email abadesi@hustlecrew.co

Fan £50

  • 2 VIP tickets for you and your friends (front row seats and cast meet & greet)

Super Fan £300

  • 6 VIP tickets for you and your friends (front row seats and cast meet & greet)

  • Thank You posts on Instagram & LinkedIn

Producer £500

  • 10 VIP tickets for you and your friends (front row seats and cast meet & greet)

  • Your name in the playbill

  • Thank You posts on Instagram & LinkedIn

Executive Producer £1,000

You get everything in our Producer package, plus:

  • Shoutout on Techish podcast

  • Cast meet and greet

FAQs

Who wrote “The First Woke War”?

Hustle Crew Founder & CEO Abadesi Osunsade wrote the play, inspired by her own experiences working in various tech startups in London.

What is the plot of “The First Woke War”?

It is a play about an ambitious Black woman leader hired to save an AI startup’s corporate culture and public image in the run up to an IPO on London’s Stock Exchange.

Temi has been searching for her next role since the failure of her startup. She has just landed her dream job: Chief Culture Officer at the hottest AI startup Robodata.

As the only woman on the senior leadership team it’s up to her to lead a major cultural transformation journey, reporting into the Founder & CEO Arthur, a visionary set to be one of the good guys in the world of Big Tech.

Robodata’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Martin believes in the value of a meritocracy. He thinks that wokeness is a threat to productivity in an increasingly distracted world.

Temi must challenge the status quo and daily habits of her team to succeed. She must put her job first above everything else. Will it work? Will it be worth it?

Who is the target audience?

This is a compelling story for anyone whose ever been misunderstood at work, and will capture the curiosity of anyone interested in the tech industry and startups.

How can my company support you and get tickets for future shows?

We are looking for values-aligned businesses to sponsor our next show, please check out the available sponsorship packages below and email abadesi@hustlecrew.co for more information.

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Book an intro call here

Submit an inquiry via our form here

Email our team here

The First Woke War is a new play that explores what it takes for diverse teams to survive in a fast-paced workplace.