Talawa Firsts 2018 - A Mixed Bill

A mixed bill showcasing three works in progress by three exciting theatre makers, who will be the next generation to shape British theatre.

Elephant in the Room by Lanre Malaolu, co-director Zoe Lafferty
Where do you turn if you are male, Black, working class and struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Lanre searches for answers to a mental health crisis fusing physical theatre, hip hop dance and spoken word.

Static by Tiiu Mortley
Tiiu became disabled at 18 years old. 18 years later she looks at her medical notes, her teenage diaries and her physical form, sharing with us her ‘new self’.

Kind of Woman by Nancy Ofori
Romantic relationships are meant to be a bit difficult, right? A young Ghanaian woman searches for answers in the rituals passed down through generations.