TYPT 24

Talawa Theatre Company’s flagship programme for emerging theatremakers, TYPT, is back this summer. A team of emerging Black artists aged 18-25 will work with established artists to create a brand-new show in four weeks, with invaluable access for young artists at the start of their careers to professional support including director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.

This summer, the participants will create work themed around SUCCESS. The work, titled "Heavy" is a reference to Stormzy’s acclaimed album Heavy is the Head. The work created during the programme will delve into the idea of success, what happens when you ‘make it’, and how success changes you. Set up in 1995, TYPT is a free programme that provides a unique stepping stone for emerging Black theatre makers, including actors, stage managers, designers, technicians and directors in the early stages of their careers. Past TYPT participants have gone on to successful careers at organisations including National Theatre, Young Vic and Bush Theatre. Alumni includes Michaela Coel (Chewing Gum, E4; Black Panther 2, Disney), Nonso Anozie (Game of Thrones, HBO; Cinderella, Disney) and Femi Oguns MBE (Director, The Identity Drama School).

"TYPT allowed me to come out of my shell creatively. It gave me space to be bold and to try and fail so that we could make work that was truthful and inspired." - Mascuud Dahir, TYPT23

"The most valuable part of the TYPT programme was that I was able to learn about every aspect of the theatre production process, working closely with sound and lighting designers, choreographers, dramaturgs, the marketing team and much more! It not only pushed me to become a better performer, but the team created a rehearsal space which allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and further develop my skills as an actor, dancer and mover." - Micaiah John, TYPT23