Bring your team to see
“The First Woke War” our new play
Slides are out, drama is in. Invite your team to our next show and watch the story unfold…
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.
Our new play, “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. Bring your team along to the show and watch the story unfold.
FAQs
Where was “The First Woke War” first performed?
In March 2025 in celebration of International Women’s Day, Huckletree Shoreditch in central London hosted the first ever staged reading of “The First Woke War”. The reading was directed by TD Moyo. The cast included Kiké Brimah, Luke Gallagher, Rees Jenkins, Kimberley Okoye, Muki Zubis and Michael Bunga.
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 collaborate with. If you’d like to secure seats for your team, or get involved in other ways, please email abadesi@hustlecrew.co
How can I be notified of future performance dates?
We are preparing our next performances in celebration of UK Black History Month in October. To be the first to learn of performance dates follow us on social media @hustlecrewlive or by clicking the social media icons at the bottom of this web page.
