Talawa Presents

Talawa Theatre Company and Royal Court Theatre proudly present Nicôle Lecky’s Superhoe, directed by Jade Lewis.
Plaistow. Sasha Clayton’s 24 and living with her mum, step-dad, and irritating little sister.
She’s gone from being the most popular girl at school, to spending most of her time on her own in her bedroom scrolling through social media.
... She may not have a job or a flat, and, admittedly her boyfriend’s not answering her calls; but she got talent and a dream – when she releases her first EP everything’s going to change.
Superhoe was showcased as part of Talawa Firsts 2018 and is Nicôle Lecky’s Royal Court writing and performing debut. Superhoe is directed by Jade Lewis who previously assisted debbie tucker green on 2017’s a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun).
Superhoe is a Talawa Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre co-production.
http://www.talawa.com/productions/superho e/

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Talawa Theatre Company and Royal Court Theatre proudly present Nicôle Lecky’s Superhoe, directed by Jade Lewis.
Plaistow. Sasha Clayton’s 24 and living with her mum, step-dad, and irritating little sister.
She’s gone from being the most popular girl at school, to spending most of her time on her own in her bedroom scrolling through social media.
... She may not have a job or a flat, and, admittedly her boyfriend’s not answering her calls; but she got talent and a dream – when she releases her first EP everything’s going to change.
Superhoe was showcased as part of Talawa Firsts 2018 and is Nicôle Lecky’s Royal Court writing and performing debut. Superhoe is directed by Jade Lewis who previously assisted debbie tucker green on 2017’s a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun).
Superhoe is a Talawa Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre co-production.
http://www.talawa.com/productions/superho e/
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Talawa Theatre Company is delighted to announce a Regional Theatre Young Directors Scheme project, Introduction to Directing, as part of the Artistic Directors Leadership Programme for BAME participants, supported by Arts Council England. The project will be led by Anthony Ekundayo Lennon, Talawa’s Associate Director as part of ADLP. The Introduction to Directing course will take place at the accessible venue Theatre Peckham in London, from Monday 17th to Friday 21st Decemb...er 2018.
This week-long Introduction to Directing course offers a combination of practical and observational study, introducing you to the role of being a theatre director.
Find out more and get applying: http://www.talawa.com/articles/introducti on-to-directing/
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Film Africa, the annual London film festival celebrating the best African cinema from across the continent and diaspora, is here! Brought to you by The Royal African Society, the 8th edition returns to screens across London with 39 films, from 15 African countries, 18 premieres, and special guests. Join in 10 days of discovery, debate, live music, family fun, festival awards, parties, and more!
Date: 2 - 11 November 2018 Venues: BFI Southbank, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Ritzy Cinema, Rich Mix and South London Gallery. Full Programme: bit.ly/FA2018Programme

Congratulations to Ashley Zhangazha who won the UK Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Musical in Guys & Dolls, a Royal Exchange and Talawa Theatre Company co-production directed by Michael Buffong.
https://uktheatre.org/…/uk-theatre-…/ uk-theatre-awards-2018/#
Images: Ashley Zhangazha as Sky Masterson (Image taken by Manuel Harlan) and Ashley Zhangazha with his UK Theatre award (Image taken by Pamela Raith).

Are you 16-25 years old and interested in a career in the media? Media Trust have a programme for diverse young people who want to make their dreams of a career in the media into a reality.
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FIND OUT MORE: https://mediatrust.org/…/tomorrows-medi a-professionals-tod…/

Lots of jobs and opportunities for BAME theatre makers, directors, writers and other creatives, right here: http://www.talawa.com/articles/news-jobs- and-opportunities/

Are you a Black director, deviser, sound or multi-disciplinary artist with a new idea to test or explore?
Talawa STUDIO FIRSTS creates a space in which emerging artists (18+) can experiment and take risks.
We want to invest in and support you to develop something new. Interested?
... Find out more and apply: http://www.talawa.com/articles/studio-fir sts/ (DEADLINE 30th September 2018)
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If you're looking to get involved in theatre - as an artist or in a behind the scenes support role - then this is for you: http://www.talawa.com/articles/news-jobs- and-opportunities/
There are more than 20 jobs and amazing opportunities here 👇

“ The only hope is in daring to redream one's place in the world - a beautiful act of imagination, and a sustained act of self-becoming. ” Ben Okri
Got a theatre/performance idea you want to explore and test?
Talawa Theatre Company is looking for Black British artists who want to explore, test and experiment with a new idea for the stage. We are offering a week in our Studio, dramaturgical investment and support from some of the best people in the industry and a small budget....
Follow - http://www.talawa.com/articles/studio-fir sts DEADLINE 30 September.
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We've updated the jobs and opportunities available to those wanting to break into theatre, here: http://www.talawa.com/articles/news-jobs- and-opportunities

Food for thought:
" ... it makes me wonder about the way the inequalities of theatre in gender and race are perpetuated. Not just by what is programmed but where a show is produced, in what space and ... for how long.
... it’s worth exploring the way more inclusive work is programmed"... Lyn Gardner
https://www.thestage.co.uk/…/lyn-gardne r-size-matters-dont…/
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Got an idea you want to explore and test with Talawa? Just over a week left to apply for Studio Firsts. http://www.talawa.com/articles/studio-fir sts
Talawa Theatre Company is looking for artists who want to explore, test and experiment with a new idea. We are offering a week in our Studio, dramaturgical support, and a small budget.
... Follow the link below for details. Deadline is 30 September.
http://www.talawa.com/articles/studio-fir sts
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Ashley Zhangazha as Sky Masterson, with the cast of GUYS AND DOLLS, a Royal Exchange and Talawa Theatre Company co-production.
Ashley Zhangazha has been nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance in GUYS AND DOLLS.
Find out more about GUYS AND DOLLS at http://www.talawa.com/productions/guys-do lls/
... Photography by Manuel Harlan
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UK Theatre Awards - Best Performance in a Musical Ashley Zhangazha for Guys and Dolls, a Royal Exchange Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company co-production. Whoop! :-)
https://www.whatsonstage.com/…/2018-uk- theatre-awards-nomin…
... Find out more about Guys and Dolls: http://www.talawa.com/productions/guys-do lls
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A good read: https://bechdeltheatre.com/…/edinburgh- fringe-feministfave…/

One from the archives, ten years ago: Yvonne Brewster on Desert Island Discs.
Born into a wealthy family in Jamaica, Yvonne rebelled against her parents' plans for her - marriage and children - to become a theatrical pioneer. She was the first black drama student in Britain - but when she enrolled, her drama school's principal told her that, as a black actress, she would never get work here. She went on to become the first black woman to direct at the National Theatre and a founder of Talawa Theatre Company.
Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00935xc

An interesting article with some powerful points well made: http://exeuntmagazine.com/features/theres -lot-name-actually/

Talawa Theatre Company and Royal Court Theatre proudly present Nicôle Lecky’s Superhoe, directed by Jade Lewis.
Plaistow. Sasha Clayton’s 24 and living with her mum, step-dad, and irritating little sister.
She’s gone from being the most popular girl at school, to spending most of her time on her own in her bedroom scrolling through social media.
... She may not have a job or a flat, and, admittedly her boyfriend’s not answering her calls; but she got talent and a dream – when she releases her first EP everything’s going to change.
Superhoe was showcased as part of Talawa Firsts 2018 and is Nicôle Lecky’s Royal Court writing and performing debut. Superhoe is directed by Jade Lewis who previously assisted debbie tucker green on 2017’s a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun).
Superhoe is a Talawa Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre co-production.
http://www.talawa.com/productions/superho e/

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Talawa Theatre Company and Royal Court Theatre proudly present Nicôle Lecky’s Superhoe, directed by Jade Lewis.
Plaistow. Sasha Clayton’s 24 and living with her mum, step-dad, and irritating little sister.
She’s gone from being the most popular girl at school, to spending most of her time on her own in her bedroom scrolling through social media.
... She may not have a job or a flat, and, admittedly her boyfriend’s not answering her calls; but she got talent and a dream – when she releases her first EP everything’s going to change.
Superhoe was showcased as part of Talawa Firsts 2018 and is Nicôle Lecky’s Royal Court writing and performing debut. Superhoe is directed by Jade Lewis who previously assisted debbie tucker green on 2017’s a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun).
Superhoe is a Talawa Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre co-production.
http://www.talawa.com/productions/superho e/

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