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This week in theatre: Loop, Porn Play, Ballet Black SHADOWS, After Sunday and Ballet Shoes
From the return of Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre and Ballet Black’s SHADOWS at Sadler’s Wells, to women going through it at Theatre 503 and the Royal Court, this week in theatre is a feast for the senses.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
2 days ago3 min read


Limp Wrist and The Iron Fist @ Brixton House
The beautiful thing about this play was how much it still felt like home regardless of the fact that the play was centring the black male experience. It really is a relatable watch for anyone, despite where you land on the crossroad of intersectionality.
Mary Oluwa
5 days ago3 min read


‘Not Your Superwoman’, The Bush Theatre’s Take on Modern Motherhood
One of the most anticipated plays of the year, ‘ Not Your Superwoman’, officially started its run at The Bush Theatre last week. With...
Mary Oluwa
Sep 184 min read


Optimism in the face of a stark reality with 'Every Brilliant Thing' @ SohoPlace Theatre
As we grow with him, Henry’s tone becomes serious, reflective and there’s a depth required to carry this one-hander over the line. He handles the subject matter with great care for Macmillan’s work, but still interjects his own personality, riffing off the audience seamlessly and tapping into inside jokes created from earlier in the evening.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Sep 162 min read


Breathing fresh air with Halle Brown and Noughts & Crosses
Noughts and Crosses has stood the test of time in terms of its ability to be staged and still feel fresh and its latest stage adaptation at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is no different. As the sun sets the intimate cast including Halle Brown take to the stage to bring this tale to life.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 53 min read


Femi Elufowoju jr is bringing Africa to new heights
54.60 Africa is a piece of work that is more than a play, embedding the movement, sound and culture of Africa as a continent in a way that I haven’t ever seen on stage before. 54.60 writer, Femi Elufowoju jr, presents us with a story following 11 friends from all ends of the continent, being instructed by ‘Mama Africa’ to seek the truth and stories behind all 54 countries.
Mary Oluwa
Jun 252 min read


Legacy, history and émigré’s with Ivanno Jeremiah
Ivanno Jeremiah, who stars as Sidney Poitier in Ryan Calais Cameron’s latest West-End hit, Retrograde at the Apollo Theatre speaks to The Floor Mag.

Ilayda McIntosh
Apr 305 min read


Alterations: A Fresh Take on Black British Theatre
Star performances came from all cast members, particularly Arinzé Kene and Karl Collins with their impeccable one-liners and comedic timing.
Mary Oluwa
Mar 173 min read


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


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.
Sharon Browne-Peter
Oct 31, 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


'Everything I Own' is masterful storytelling in a monologue.
'Everything I Own' is more than a monologue; it’s a vivid tapestry of the trials and triumphs of being Black in Northern England.
Mary Oluwa
Jun 30, 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


An Evening With 'Ballet Black' At The Barbican Theatre
I’ll never forget my first ballet class. I remember feeling prim and proper in my pink tutu and ballet shoes. I’ve always been fascinated...

Habiba Katsha
May 22, 20243 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
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