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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 172 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 63 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


Revelling in the chaos with BBC Three’s ‘Just Act Normal’ siblings, Chenée Taylor and Akins Subair
Newcomers Chenée Taylor and Akins Subair break down their roles in the brand new BBC Three show ‘Just Act Normal’, embracing growing up and character development.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
May 13 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


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
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