| Phosphoros Theatre, supported by Counterpoints Arts brings together artists and practitioners working with groups currently underserved by the arts to discuss, “How can we challenge hostile environments in the arts?”
Guest speakers will share thoughts on their current practice, how COVID-19 has impacted their work and how we can work collaboratively in the future. After each presentation the floor will be opened to a discussion around the speaker’s headline topic.
We’re particularly keen to welcome participation from refugee and migrant artists and practitioners
Guest Speakers:
Phosphoros Theatre (Kate Duffy and Syed Haleem Najibi)
Syed Haleem Najibi is an actor, activist and facilitator. He regularly leads workshops and trainings with groups around the country and is one of the leaders of Phosphoros Young Company at the Unicorn Theatre.
Kate Scarlett Duffy is Co-Artistic Director of Phosphoros Theatre. She is currently doing a practice based PhD looking at refugee identity, care and solidarity at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where she is also a visiting lecturer focussing on Applied Theatre, performance and migration.
Dr Aqeel Abdulla
Aqeel Abdulla is a theatre academic and practitioner, and the founding director of Yalla Arts, a community arts company based in Exeter, Devon.
Mohammed Yahya
Mohammed Yahya is a London-based award winning bilingual Rapper, Poet, Educator and events organiser.
Tobi Kyeremateng
Tobi Kyeremateng is an award-winning cultural producer and social entrepreneur with a focus on creating rich cultural experiences and sustainable social change through film, live public events, and community-led programmes. |
