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Playwright Ryan Calais Cameron talks about becoming the first patron of Camden People’s Theatre: “If you only invest in what’s proven, you stop discovering what’s next”
With several widely acclaimed pieces to his credit, including Retrograde and For Black Boys, Ryan Calais Cameron has cemented his status as one of the most prominent authors of his generation. Now, the writer reconnects with his roots by becoming a benefactor to the venue that gave him the opportunity to set his artistic path.…
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Writer and performer Alfrun Rose talks upcoming new play ‘Dead Air’: “Humans are contributing to dehumanisation”
Following a first iteration at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, the play arrives in London for a four-day run at the Greenwich Theatre next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s creator to learn more about its development and how it’s undertaken the subjects of death, loss, and grief through the modern lens of AI. How…
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Writer Richard Adetunji talks new play ‘Ego’s Killing the Mandem’: “When talking about the challenges of young black boys nowadays, we don’t want it to be all doom and gloom”
For one more year, Creative Acting Studio offers emerging writers the opportunity to shine under its spotlight, presenting a showcase of new work with a special focus on underheard voices. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the selectees to learn more about their piece and the challenges faced by up-and-coming talent nowadays. How does it…
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Writer Huw Turnbull talks new award-winning play ‘Venison’: “There is a definite financial barrier for writers who are trying to get new work staged.”
Following his victory in the inaugural edition of Ambassador Cruises and PEEL Entertainment Playwrighting Challenge, the author begins the New Year with the initial production of his recently awarded piece — a classic murder mystery with a critical eye on true-crime consumption. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about his process and…
