Let Them Eat Chaos
(Author) Kae TempestLet Them Eat Chaos, Kate Tempest's new long poem written for live performance and heard on the album release of the same name, is both a powerful sermon and a moving play for voices. Seven neighbours inhabit the same London street, but are all unknown to each other. The clock freezes in the small hours, and, one by one, we see directly into their lives: lives that are damaged, disenfranchised, lonely, broken, addicted. Then a great storm breaks over London, and brings them out into the night to face each other - and offers them a chance to connect. Tempest argues that our alienation from one another has bred a terrible indifference to our own fate, but she counters this with a plea to challenge the forces of greed which have conspired to divide us, and mend the broken home of our own planet while we still have time. Let Them Eat Chaos is a cri de coeur and a call to action, and, both on the page and in Tempest's electric performance, one of the most powerful poetic statements of the year.
Kae Tempest
Kae Tempest is a British poet, playwright, and musician known for their powerful and socially conscious works. Their most notable works include the poetry collections "Let Them Eat Chaos" and "Hold Your Own," as well as the plays "Wasted" and "Hopelessly Devoted." Tempest's writing often explores themes of social injustice, identity, and the human experience with a raw and emotive style that has garnered critical acclaim. They have made significant contributions to contemporary literature with their unique blend of poetry and performance, challenging traditional forms and pushing boundaries in the genre. Tempest's most famous work is likely their debut novel, "The Bricks That Built The Houses," which received widespread praise for its lyrical prose and compelling storytelling. Overall, Kae Tempest is a groundbreaking voice in modern literature, using their art to provoke thought, spark empathy, and inspire change.
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