Kate Henshaw, Carol King storm stage for No More Shrinking

Adapted from Dr. Abiola Salami’s best-selling book of the same title, the performance transforms his advocacy for women’s empowerment into a vibrant musical experience to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Speaking at the premiere, Salami described the project as more than a stage performance but movement to address gender inequality.

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“It is about closing the gap that still exists for women in leadership and professional spaces,” he said, tracing its evolution from a podcast in 2025 to a book, and now a full stage experience.

Each phase, he explained, has been designed to deepen impact and create a more immersive, emotionally resonant journey rooted in women’s lived realities.

“Many women occupy influential positions yet still shrink from opportunities or hesitate to share bold ideas. It’s not that we lack competent women — the real gap is often confidence.”

He noted that the empowerment conversation itself is layered, pointing out that while some women battle under-confidence, others may overcompensate in ways that hinder progress.

Salami, who also contributed original music, describes the show as something audiences don’t just watch but feel.

“Invisibility is more dangerous than incompetence. Incompetence can be fixed with training, but when you are invisible, no one sees your value,” Salami cautioned.

Directed by Austin Onuoha, the play pushes the boundaries of adaptation, translating written narratives into emotionally charged stage moments.

“The stage gives the book a different life; you see emotions unfold before your eyes,” he noted.

Henshaw, expressing her excitement for the production, echoed its core message: “I’m not going to shrink for anybody.”