What does it mean to be Nigerian? Having a knowledge of Nigeria’s national anthem? A knowledge of the states that make up the nation? An understanding of one or more of the native languages spoken? A loaded question I’m sure, and one that Imagiphoria Studios contemplates in their debut show Asó.
With a significant rise in the number of referrals and reporting of domestic violence incidents, the dangers faced by victims have become increasingly apparent during lockdown. Highlighting the voices of those who have been victims of domestic violence, writer Safaa Benson-Effiom, alongside a team consisting of Director Lucy Dear, Producer Cheryl Ndione and supported by Wellbeing Practitioner Lou Platt amongst other creatives present ‘All in Your Head’ a one woman show based on real accounts. Ahead of the production, Safaa tells us more about this important watch.
Split into two sections, Beta Public X is a thought-provoking night of playfulness questioning of conventions of games performance.
Courtesy of Camilla Greenwell.
Now more than ever, conversations revolving around mental health are crucial, particularly within men. In a society that has so often taught us to keep quiet, and deal with emotional and psychological issues on our own, we’re now having to reverse that way of thinking in order to better improve well being and have much needed, open conversations. Exploring mental health within his latest dance-theatre piece Elephant in the Room, choreographer and actor Lanre Malaolu talks about his approach towards creating the show, how various organisations including Talawa have supported his work and what audiences can expect from the show.
Your latest show Elephant in the Room will be performed from the 2nd to the 20th April at the Camden People’s Theatre. How are you feeling ahead of the show?
What a lovely black box the Camden People’s Theatre has. Currently playing is Gods Are Fallen And All Safety Gone by Selma Dimitrijevic, a superb piece of writing either elevated or marred by a strange experiment, which is either a silly gimmick or clever piece of producing.
