Benedict Cumberbatch performed Warsan Shire’s poem “Home” in front of an audience of theatergoers. Cumberbatch has been playing William Shakespeare’s famous Meloncholy Dane at a London production of Hamlet.
The Oscar-nominated actor criticized the British government for the way it has responded to the Syrian refugee crisis; he gave the spontaneous poetry recitation to honor the Syrians. Click here to read the poem in its entirety.
Here’s more from The Guardian: “The actor Benedict Cumberbatch has shown his growing frustration over the migration crisis during a speech after his Hamlet performance – reportedly saying ‘fuck the politicians.’ The Sherlock star has been giving nightly speeches after his curtain call at the Barbican in London and asking for donations to help Syrian refugees.” (via UpWorthy)