Afridiziak's Theatre News

Afridiziak's Theatre News London Black Expressions and Afridiziak Theatre News
Annual Theatre Talk: Black Theatre – Never Been So Good?24 November, 6.30pm for 7pm, hosted by Talawa Theatre Company Join us for a night of theatre discussion with playwright Roy Williams (Fallout, Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads, Category B and Days of Significance.... We hope you will enjoy hearing about his experiences and sharing your knowledge - whether you love theatre, are a critic, playwright, director or actor, or have an opinion on black British culture and politics. Programme6.30pm - arrivals
7.00pm PART 1: Debate - "Black Theatre: Never Been So Good?"Based on Roy Williams’ article in the Guardian [http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/sep/27/black-theatre-roy-williams], the issue of how well black theatre is doing today will be discussed. Topics will include: a) History - how we have got here; b) What effect the Credit Crunch and reduced public funding may have on its future (e.g. Hackney Empire's financial issues). Plus the sustainability of black theatre companies will be examined.
7.45 COMFORT BREAK
8.00 PART 2: Discussion of Roy Williams’ work.Discussion will include: a) What inspired him to get into playwriting; b) The journey he has come along from his early plays to his latest plays; c) what his influences have been and who he himself watches/admires at the moment d) what is he working on for 2010?
9.00 READING: Roy Williams will read from his work9.30 Close

Where: Talawa Theatre Company, 53 - 55 East Road London N1 6AH (nearest tube: Old Street)We have to make a small charge to cover the cost of nibbles and drink, but the first 10 people to sign up get a £2 discount! You need to buy you tickets in advance here: http://roywilliamstalk.eventbrite.com/. Price: GBP5.00 per personRelated links:
Check out Roy Williams’ play "Category B" on until 19 December at the Tricycle Theatre.
Afridiziak Theatre News - five star review of Category B by Karla Williams
http://www.afridiziak.com/theatrenews/reviews/review-category-b-not-black-and-white-season.html
Guardian interview with Roy Williams:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/jan/20/portrait-artist-roy-williams
Observer interview with Roy Williams
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/feb/10/theatre1 ________________________________________________________________________________________
Afridiziak Theatre News is a one stop shop for African-Caribbean theatre. Find out about the latest plays, read interviews and reviews and chance your luck in the competitions. Don't forget to subscribe to the monthly newsletter to make sure you don't miss out.Founder and Editor, Sophia Jackson
Broadcaster and journalist, Chloe Thomas
Visit www.afridiziak.com or email info@afridiziak.com _________________________________________________________________________________
Meet others who want to discuss topical issues affecting the black community and beyond in a warm environment, share experiences and make friends. Come and ‘express yourself’ – all you need is an opinion.Organisers – Nanette Daniels and Raymond Rweyemamu
Email: blackexpressionslondon@gmail.com