Dramatic

A South African proverb says: “Money can’t talk, but it can make lies look true.” First performed in May 2015 at the Simpkins Lee Theatre in Oxford, With You Always looks at western development investment in the African continent. Inspired by the book entitled ‘Aid, NGOs and the Realities of Women’s Lives: A Perfect …

What Do You Do With Your Hair For Theatre Rehearsals? In the acting world, few hair and make-up professionals know what to do with afro-textured hair. Natural afro hair shrinks. Lighting and even sweat affects afro-textured hair. We wash afro hair less often, in order to protect it because of …

What Do You Hate About Your Hair and Being An Actor? A common view that came out on Afro Archives episode four is that as an actor, our hair is not our own. Changing our hair, means getting new acting headshots. When we walk into the audition room we are …

Afro textured hair can take more care and attention in order to capture a certain look or style. If you’re a performance artist or presenter, then there is a specific challenge when it comes to ‘replicating exactly the same look – over and over’. That issue, and more, are subjects for …

At some point or another, every publication with an interest in Africa has written a story about the lack of support and opportunities in theatres and cinema. Many argue that a change in the landscape will only happen when talented people from within the community step forward and energise the rest of …