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Talawa’s Play On! is a slick, joyous production honouring the legacy of Duke Ellington
Theatre reviewer Ilayda McIntosh reviews the jazzy, live band presentation of Play On! at Lyric Hammersmith.
Ilayda McIntosh
Feb 52 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.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Dec 3, 20246 min read


Celebrating eleven years of BAFTA Breakthrough talent
BAFTA Breakthrough has played an impeccable role in the entertainment industry. Here are some of the honourees over the past 11 years.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Nov 12, 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
Habiba Katsha
Oct 29, 20244 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 23, 20245 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
Oct 13, 20243 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.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Sep 18, 20244 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
Jul 1, 20242 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 27, 20244 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 25, 20245 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
Mar 3, 20243 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 24, 20242 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...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Nov 8, 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
Sep 26, 20232 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.
Kesewaa Browne
Jul 8, 20233 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.
Ilayda McIntosh
Jul 5, 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.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 24, 20232 min read


In Conversation: Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini
In conversation with Writer Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini about their play 'Sleepova' which is currently running at Bush Theatre.
Sayo Olu
Mar 23, 20233 min read


Review: Breathing By Numbers
A review of artist and filmmaker Julianknxx's Breathing By Numbers. Held in Brixton House and produced by Tobi Kyeremateng.
Theresa Macharia
Oct 19, 20222 min read


In Conversation With: Sule Rimi
The Floor Mag meets Sule Rimi to chat all things National Theatre and 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' directed by Lynette Linton
Rachel Agyekum
Sep 21, 20224 min read
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