INUA Ellams is a poet, playwright and a performer.

He brings himself, a microphone, a stool, a poem stand and his story, An Evening With An Immigrant to Dorchester Corn Exchange on Friday (1) at 8pm.

Born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother in what is now considered by many to be Boko Haram territory, in 1996 award-winning poet and playwright Inua left Nigeria for England aged 12, moved to Ireland for three years, before returning to London and starting work as a writer and graphic designer.

Part of this story was documented in his hilarious autobiographical Edinburgh Fringe First Award-winning play The 14th Tale, but much of it is untold. Littered with poems, stories and anecdotes, Inua will tell his ridiculous, fantastic, poignant immigrant-story of escaping fundamentalist Islam, directing an arts festival at his college in Dublin, performing solo shows at the National Theatre, and drinking wine with the Queen of England.

Inua is known for talking to his audiences in a warm, welcoming and informal manner.

His writing has been described as exceptional, while his words are full of love, nostalgia and strength.

*Inua Ellams, An Evening with an Immigrant, Dorchester Corn Exchange, Friday December 1, 8pm. Inua will also be at Bridport Arts Centre on Saturday December 2 at 7.30pm. For more information or to book tickets contact the box office.