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Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Dec 3, 20246 min read
Ryan Reid, the West End's Fiyero on embracing his Wickedness
In 2021, Ryan Reid was announced as the cast’s new Fiyero, the love interest of two witches Glinda and Elphaba.
Sharon Browne-Peter
Oct 31, 20244 min read
The Power of Representation - on Supacell and Sickle Cell
Sharing my story as a person living with sickle cell disease and amplifying the voices of others has consistently been a personal journey.
Habiba Katsha
Oct 29, 20244 min read
How Ballet Black Changed The Ballet World
Ballet Black’s founder Cassa Poncho, on founding the dance school, their upcoming performance at Stratford East and what audiences can learn
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Oct 23, 20245 min read
Meet the Youngers: A Raisin in The Sun
A Raisin in The Sun's Joséphine-Fransilija Brookman and Solomon Israel chat to The Floor Mag about stage the Chicagoan 1959 play.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Oct 13, 20243 min read
25 years: Behind the Curtain of The Lion King
Perhaps one of the most well known Disney films, The Lion King brings people from across the world together. “I can’t believe that’s...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Sep 18, 20244 min read
Director Monique Touko believes working with Black Creatives is "essential".
Director Monique Touko talks working at the Royal Court on Tife Kusoro's afro-surrealist play G.
Mary Oluwa
Jul 1, 20242 min read
'My Father's Fable' weaves together the complexities of adulthood
In 'My Father's Fable,' Faith Omole presents a very moving exploration of identity, grief and self-discovery.
Mary Oluwa
Jun 30, 20242 min read
'Everything I Own' is masterful storytelling in a monologue.
'Everything I Own' is more than a monologue; it’s a vivid tapestry of the trials and triumphs of being Black in Northern England.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 27, 20244 min read
In Conversation: Faith Omole
From building a chosen family with the ‘We Are Lady Parts’ cast to being in the rehearsal room for her new production ‘My Father’s...
Habiba Katsha
May 22, 20243 min read
An Evening With 'Ballet Black' At The Barbican Theatre
I’ll never forget my first ballet class. I remember feeling prim and proper in my pink tutu and ballet shoes. I’ve always been fascinated...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 25, 20245 min read
April/May Theatre Reccs
From rival Brontes to trips to New York, there's a show for everyone as April ends and May begins.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 16, 20244 min read
In conversation: Anastasia Osei-Kuffour
Anastasia Osei-Kuffour writer and director of Love Steps discusses the process of poetry to stage.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 3, 20243 min read
This Week In Theatre: Shifters and The Big Life
This Week In Theatre we're reviewing the revival of 20-year-old, The Big Life as well as the debut play Shifters.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Feb 24, 20242 min read
Shifters: ‘ I’ve never played a character like this before.’
The Floor Mag chat to actors Heather Agyepong and Tosin Cole about playing Des and Tre in new play Shifters
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Words We Write Fest 23: Golda Rosheuvel
Founded by friends Leonie Annor-Owiredu and Hannah Lee, Words We Write Festival entered its third year with special guest, Golda...
Kesewaa Browne
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Red Pitch: Friendship, footie and funny moments
Through a Twix bar and a tropical juice box get a glimpse into Omz, Joey and Bilal’s worlds in Tyrell Willams's Red Pitch.
Kesewaa Browne
Jul 8, 20233 min read
@ Lyric Hammersmith: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Lyric Hammersmith's 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play takes it's audience 3000 miles away from hectic London to Ghana.
Ilayda McIntosh
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Dear England Review - Who knew football could be compassionate?
Dear England is a story of the turbulent game of football; and England’s legacy within it.
Alma Alma
May 11, 20234 min read
Lenny Henry's ‘August in England’ reminds us that black British history is British history
There are some names that you learn through your parents. Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Diana Ross. In our household, through my father,...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 23, 20232 min read
Review: For Black Boys @ Apollo Theatre
Review of Ryan Calais Cameron's 'For Black Boys' which is currently running at West End's Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave.
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