Talawa Firsts 25
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Talawa Firsts is back and we’re giving you another fortnight of groundbreaking Black British New Work! Join us between 7th –18th July for two weeks of world premieres, showcasing innovative new writing and performance.
Last year we reached the incredible milestone of engaging over 100 Black creative and production artists and volunteers, alongside over 400 attendees.
Overview
Introducing the theme for Talawa Firsts 2025 : Stay Strong 💪🏾
At Talawa, we believe that the process of building resilience is a collaborative one; it makes us all feel better. The creative journey is better as a shared undertaking.
More than ever, these are challenging times for the creative industries. Our intent with 2025’s programme is to feature work that highlights the brilliance and resilience of Black British artists who remain committed to the creative process of telling new stories. Talawa Firsts is a unique opportunity to present the first fruits of our shared labour to new and diverse audiences.
This year, we’re bringing back our prestigious Introductory Writers' Group showcase, in addition to an array of masterclasses and link-up events and, of course, two double-bills of new writing from some of the hottest Black artists of the moment. We will be collaborating with other Black led arts companies as part of the curation process with the likes of Croydon based Trybe House Theatre and BORN::FREE, who will be presenting another year of amazing poetry, with a live house band brought to you by the Veranda experience.
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