Take a look at this interview with Aminata at the crumbling Cookie after the first showing of Changing Perceptions, a play about Leicester’s voice on Poverty in the UK Continue reading »
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#2013ChangeYourPerspective
“The only difference between you and the person you admire is the perspective they have on life” – Bishop TD Jakes. Today has been a really reflective day for me. I’ve gone through a whirlwind of emotions thinking about past ‘mistakes’ I’ve made. I say mistakes in inverted commas as defining a mistakes is sometimes … Continue reading »
Thank You’s, Updates and MORE!!!!!
Over the past few months I have been extremely busy with work, university, performances, and of course the everyday hustle and bustle of life! But in the midst of it all I have learnt that perseverance is the key to success. Yes situations happen in life, and at times the easy option is to give … Continue reading »
CASTING CALL FOR I AM MARLEY!!!!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE NEXT WAVE OF ASPIRING ACTORS TO STAR IN OUR NEXT SHOWING OF I AM MARLEY AT DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY ON WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER. Yes, we are back after a few months of rest, work, rest and more work. The new and improved version of I am Marley will be at … Continue reading »
Hi, I’m British but Britain Doesn’t Always Accept Me!
I’ve been sparked by fury, because for the first time it hit me – Britain doesn’t always accept me! Britain is diverse and there’s no doubt about it, but really and truly what does that word even mean? Yes we live in a society that encompasses a variety of races, cultures, faiths and religions, but … Continue reading »
Unidentified Drama Presents ‘I am Marley’
I am Marley brought to you by Unidentified Drama is a political and hard-hitting drama about transracial adoption. The play is drawn from the true accounts of social workers, adoptive parents and a young woman who was adopted by a family that was “different”. Whilst tackling issues of race, culture and identity, this play leaves … Continue reading »
An Exploration of Transracial Adoption Through My NEW PLAY – I AM MARLEY
As some of you may know, I am currently writing and directing my first play entitled I Am Marley. The play is about transracial adoption, and looks into the complex issues surrounding the placement of Black Minority Ethnic (BME) children in adoptive families. According to the annual report from the Adoption register for England and … Continue reading »
