Thomas Kell
Tiata Fahodzi
AH112 Aberdeen Centre
22–24 Highbury Grove
London N5 2EA
T +44 (0)20 7226 3800
F +44 (0)20 7226 3800
E thomas@tiatafahodzi.com
W tiatafahodzi.com
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SIZE OF COMPANY
11–12 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Femi Elufowoju, jr
Administrative Director
Thomas Kell
ARTISTIC POLICY
Tiata Fahodzi (meaning ‘Theatre of the Emancipated’) is a British African theatre company founded in 1997 by Femi Elufowoju, jr. It focuses on producing and developing new plays by established and emerging writers of African heritage as well as fresh interpretations of African and world classics.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘An exuberant account of Nigerian life… Femi Elufowoju, jr’s production has real verve... Terrific fun.’ The Guardian ()
‘Exuberant and intense… the sheer scope and humanity of the piece is a rare treat.’ Time Out ()
‘Sure footed tour de force: Femi Elufowoju, jr’s zestful, wickedly witty and beautifully acted co-production.’ The Independent ( by Roy Williams)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
and By Oladipo Agboluaje. Family and national politics entwine. Two popular, critically-acclaimed comedies set in modern Nigeria. (100 mins, no interval, 8–9 on stage, 11–12 on the road.)
By Roy Williams. Exploring identity and celebrity culture through the rise and fall of a Ghanaian footballer. (Strong language, 100 mins, no interval, 8 on stage, 11 on the road.)
New plays by British African writers. Dynamic ‘performance readings’; a well-established festival model that can be toured. Durations and company sizes depend on plays selected.
WRAP-AROUND
Bespoke wrap-around activity available.
TOURING AVAILABILITY
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