Black In Power

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Join your host, Koko Brown, as she talks with Artistic Directors, Executive Producers, Founders and Leaders about their journey, what they wish they had known and what being a ‘leader’ means to them. A podcast series that aims to demystify the roots into leadership roles, with a specific focus on arts and culture. Hosted by Koko Brown Produced by the Lost Kids Collective with support from Arts Council England Sound production by Forward Motion with music from Latekid and /WeirdToday Cover art designed by Haus of JBK #BlackInPower

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    • Apr 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Episode 10 Coffee Break (feat. Tobi Kyeremateng)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 30:56


    Tobi is a multi-award-winning multidisciplinary producer and writer from South London. Working across film and live public events, Tobi has worked with organisations such as AFROPUNK, No Signal, Tate Modern and has written for publications such as Black Ballad, gal-dem, and The Independent. Tobi is currently writing her debut non-fiction book, THEATRE SH*T: A Celebration of Contemporary Black British Theatre. www.tobikyere.com

    Episode 9 Coffee Break (feat. Kamari Roméo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 24:38


    Kamari is a London based Actor, Producer and Spoken Word artist with interests in mental health, Immersive Entertainment & Applied Community Arts. His work encourages audiences to be less passive and more engaged, awakening the audience's own social responsibility through art that pollinates conversation. Kamari founded his social enterprise, Humblebee Creative, in May 2019. Twitter and Instagram: @CreativeHumbleBee

    Episode 8 (feat. Stella Kanu)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 45:29


    Stella is the Executive Director at LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) and Chair at Eclipse Theatre as well as a writer, musician and maker. Previously she has worked with Clean Break, Harlem Stage, Theatre Royal Margate and was Executive Producer at Ovalhouse (now Brixton House). Stella is the co-creator of Black Womxn in Theatre and the #WeAreVisible movement. Twitter: @StellaKanuWords

    Episode 7 (feat. Matthew Xia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 50:37


    Matthew is a self-taught theatre director, DJ, composer, broadcaster and journalist. He's worked with the Young Vic, the Royal Exchange Theatre and DJ'd at Glastonbury festival He's a founding member of Act for Change, a trustee of Artistic Directors of the Future and a trustee of Cardboard Citizens. Currently, he is the Artistic Director for the Actor's Touring Company. matthewxia.com

    Episode 6 (feat. Natalie Ibu)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 51:05


    Edinburgh born and raised, Natalie Ibu is Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive of Northern Stage. Previously she was the Artistic Director and Chief Executive of tiata fahodzi, the only Black-led theatre company in the UK with a sole focus on new work. Twitter: @NMHIBUIsHere

    Episode 5 Coffee Break (feat. Ameena Hamid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 19:28


    Ameena is a creative producer, festival curator and facilitator. As the youngest ever female producer on the West End and one of the 2020 Stage One, Bridge the Gap Producers, her work focuses on putting underrepresented voices centre stage and she is particularly passionate about increasing inclusivity and representation in theatre. AmeenaHamidProductions.com

    Episode 4 Coffee Break (feat. Adrian Gardner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 22:55


    Adrian is a Creative Producer and Drama Facilitator. He's worked with FUEL, Hackney Showroom, Young Vic, Talawa and is currently the Learning and Participation Coordinator at Theatre Royal Stratford East. Twitter: @adriangard

    Episode 3 (feat. Delia Barker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 48:38


    Delia is a dance specialist and has worked with  Drake Music, StopGap Dance and Boy Blue Entertainment. She has also been the Director of the English National Ballet School and the Senior Officer in Dance for Arts Council England. Delia is currently on the Board of Phoenix Dance Theatre and the Chair of the Board for Studio Wayne McGregor. At the time of recording, Delia was also the Programmes Director at the Roundhouse.

    Episode 2 (feat. Mimi Findlay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 44:49


    Mimi is the Chair of the Judges for the Alfred Fagon Award, the Producer for Clean Break, and a Trustee for Theatre Uncut. Companies she's worked with include; Talawa, Fuel, National Theatre, Paines Plough, China Plate Theatre and Creative Access. Twitter: @Mimlish

    Episode 1 (feat. Nicholai La Barrie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 49:06


    Nicholai is a theatre and film director, an Artistic Associate at Lyric Hammersmith and Resident Director for Tina -The Tina Turner Musical. He has been a MOBO Fellow and also creates music with the band, Mangoseed. Twitter: @nicolabarrie

    Black In Power Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 0:59


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