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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.

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...

Andrea Nzeribe

Sep 286 min read

The Global Domination of Layi Wasabi

The Floor Mag sat down with Nigerian content creator Layi Wasabi to discuss his journey to global success through his passion for comedy.

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...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Jun 54 min read

In Conversation: DB Captures

Daniel Oluwatobi aka DB Captures unpacks his photography journey and music social club ThisChord with The Floor Mag.

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.

The Beautiful Game: Sheyi Cole chats football, music and superheroes.

Moyo Abiona

Apr 96 min read

The Beautiful Game: Sheyi Cole chats football, music and superheroes.

We sat down with Sheyi Cole – who plays the hilarious and endearing Jason in new Netflix film, The Beautiful Game.

Kwoli Black: New EP is "the cheapest form of therapy I’ve ever had"

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Apr 33 min read

Kwoli Black: New EP is "the cheapest form of therapy I’ve ever had"

Kwoli Black has a calmness about him that juxtaposes his new EP, ‘CAN I SPEAK?’ With a co-sign from Kojey Radical, having opened for the...

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

Feb 234 min read

BAFTA Breakthrough 2023: Vivian Oparah

Vivian Oparah chats all things Rye Lane, being a part of the BAFTA Breakthrough cohort for 2023 and how to stay grounded in the industry.

The Floor Mag

Feb 72 min read

The Floor Mag's January Watchlist

January came hot and heavy with theatrical releases! Here's some of the team's media picks.

Olivia Smart: Black Stroke | Netflix Documentary Talent Fund

Tito Mogaji

Feb 14 min read

Olivia Smart: Black Stroke | Netflix Documentary Talent Fund

Tito began learning how to swim last year. In conversation with filmmaker Olivia Smart, Tito discusses how Olivia made her 2023 Netflix...

Black Cake: "We can be leads and plot drivers"

Kesewaa Browne

Feb 13 min read

Black Cake: "We can be leads and plot drivers"

Charmaine Wilkerson's best-seller Black Cake's screen adaptation is a look at Jamaican representation and family in all its forms.

Kofi Addei

Dec 2, 20235 min read

BAFTA Breakthrough 23: Adjani Salmon

The BAFTA Breakthrough 2023 is here! We spoke to cohort member Adjani Salmon on his comedy series Dreaming Whilst Black.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Aug 17, 20234 min read

In Conversation: Taylor-Dior Rumble

Being listed as #Merky Books’ first ever RomCom isn’t a small feat, but Taylor-Dior Rumble has always had Merky in her sights.

Karen Chalamilla

Jun 3, 20234 min read

"Feat. Cardi B" is a cheat code

There's three things for certain; death, taxes, and a stellar Cardi B feature verse. Whilst the run up and release of her Grammy winning...

IN CONVERSATION: National Theatre's Artist in Residence - Curtis Holder

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Jan 31, 20233 min read

IN CONVERSATION: National Theatre's Artist in Residence - Curtis Holder

National Theatre's Artist in Residence, Curtis Walker discusses his appointment, art and his six month long look into life backstage.