Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
Talawa is the UK’s outstanding Black British theatre company. Founded in 1986 by Black artists and activists Yvonne Brewster OBE, Mona Hammond OBE, Carmen Munroe DBE and Inigo Espejel, Talawa was created to address the lack of opportunities for Black actors on British stages. Talawa's ongoing mission is to diversify the theatre industry, making it fully representative of the UK population. Talawa is using their milestone 40th anniversary year to galvanise financial support using the linchpins of their founders and the incredible ethos each of them built to create specific channels for giving.
Talawa is more determined than ever to be courageous and creative in its programming, shine a spotlight on Black creative talent, inspire dialogue across a diverse range of audiences and enrich the cultural life of all. To continue paving the way for the next 40 years, Talawa Theatre Company must be backed with the same support, strength and boldness it brings to the stage.
"Bold, exciting, joyful."
