Founded in 1997 by British Nigerian actor Femi Elifowuju Jr, tiata fahodzi, meaning ‘theatre of the emancipated’, has been a leading force in regards to producing works placing the British African experience centre stage. Nearly 25 years on, their initiatives expanding on this crucial mission. Previous Artistic Director alumni including critically acclaimed actor Lucian Msamati, and current Artistic Director and CEO of the Northern Stage Theatre Natalie Ibu. Leading tiata fahodzi into their next chapter, critically acclaimed theatre and screenwriter Chinonyerem Odimba has recently announced a new Executive Director and Board of Trustees. Chinonyerem Tells us more about the appointment and what her hopes are for the theatre company moving forward.
Tiata Fahodzi are renowned for highlighting stories from the African Diaspora and have challenged stereotypes for two decades. The company’s 3rd Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu continues this tradition by collaborating with the UK’s best Black British talent to take a snapshot of Britain today. Award winning actor and writer, Arinzé Kene returns to writing for the stage, having written critically acclaimed God’s Property for Talawa Theatre four years ago. Arinzé speaks to Theatrefullstop about Good Dog, a piece tackling many issues through the eyes of a young boy in contemporary Britain.
tiata fahodzi are renowned for bringing thought provoking narratives to the fore, creating a range of pieces highlighting the black British experience. Their latest piece, good dog, written by Evening Standard Award winner Arinze Kene views the everyday though the eyes of a young boy, the future generation taking in the injustices of today. Ahead of the show’s tour, we spoke to actor Anton Cross who will take on this one man show from mid February. Read on to find out more about how Anton has prepared for the show.
Theatrefullstop will be introducing the Theatre & Technology Awards next October. Technology, without a second thought is apart of our lives, and it plays a very important role. This couldn’t be more evident in the world of theatre, and the belief is that this should be highlighted.
The Theatre and Technology Awards will acknowledge the very best in a range of fields, with a total of 12 categories, which are:
Best Blog
Best Website
Best Sound Design
Best Lighting Design
Best PR company
Best PodcastBest Trailer
Best online streaming/cinema platform Best Trailer
Best Photographer
Best Poster Design
Best Playtext publisher
Best Projections
A website is currently in the process of being created, alongside a logo to represent the awards which will be launched in July 2016 to celebrate Theatrefullstop’s third birthday. The website will give readers an opportunity to find out more about the awards and how they can get involved. Theatrefullstop are glad to announce 2 sponsors; Billetto UK, the go to online ticketing website for the latest trendy events and Projected Image, a gobo manufacturer devoted to creating the very best designs. Tiata Fahodzi‘s Artistic Director Natalie Ibu, About Time Magazine‘s Editor-In-Chief Angelica Malin, Tamassy Creative‘s Creative Director Taiyo Nagano, UK Blog Awards‘ Managing Director Gemma Newton and Triforce Promotions‘ Company Director Minnie Crowe have also been confirmed as judges.
This is a very exciting venture for Theatrefullstop, and the aim is to spread the word and ultimately celebrate those individuals and companies that are enhancing the theatrical experience both on and off the stage by using technology.
A typical family? What does that even mean? The nuclear family? Mother, father, son and daughter? A single parent household; mother and daughter? Father and son? Vice versa. The list goes on and on. They say you can’t live with your family, but simultaneously you can’t live without them. The familial structure is a complicated one, especially when you throw in the devastating effects of death.
