Theatre

Ryan Reid, the West End's Fiyero on embracing his Wickedness

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Dec 36 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.

The Power of Representation - on Supacell and Sickle Cell

Sharon Browne-Peter

Oct 314 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.

How Ballet Black Changed The Ballet World

Habiba Katsha

Oct 294 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 235 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.

25 years: Behind the Curtain of The Lion King

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Oct 133 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...

Director Monique Touko believes working with Black Creatives is "essential".

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Sep 184 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.

'My Father's Fable' weaves together the complexities of adulthood

Mary Oluwa

Jul 12 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.

'Everything I Own' is masterful storytelling in a monologue.

Mary Oluwa

Jun 302 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 274 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...

An Evening With 'Ballet Black' At The Barbican Theatre

Habiba Katsha

May 223 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 255 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 164 min read

In conversation: Anastasia Osei-Kuffour

Anastasia Osei-Kuffour writer and director of Love Steps discusses the process of poetry to stage.

This Week In Theatre: Shifters and The Big Life

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Mar 33 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.

Shifters: ‘ I’ve never played a character like this before.’

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Feb 242 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...

Red Pitch: Friendship, footie and funny moments

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.

@ Lyric Hammersmith: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

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.

Dear England Review - Who knew football could be compassionate?

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.

Lenny Henry's ‘August in England’ reminds us that black British history is British history

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.