The Power of Representation
An open community discussion on creativity and Sickle Cell awareness, featuring voices from Supacell, The Sickle Cell Society and Diversity Leaders.
Hosted by Annika Allen Gray – Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, All3Media, Co-Founder of the Black Magic Awards & Black Leaders in TV.
Panelists
Akai Coleman – Tiny
Mickira Oji – Skreamer
Xavien Russell – Dots
Ky-Marni Carty – AJ
Simone Pennant MBE – The TV Collective
John James OBE – The Sickle Cell Society
lyare Igiehon – Director of S.O.U.L Fest & Creative Diversity Partner – BBC
Spoken Word Performance by Dialetic Dee
In addition, for those aged 16-25 we are providing acting workshops at 3:30pm-5:30pm detailed below:
* From Vision to Screen: Storytelling and Direction for Young Creatives Workshop with Supacell Director Sebastian Thiel. Award-winning filmmaker and the founder of Dope Black Art. In this engaging session, Sebastian will share his remarkable journey from YouTube to the BBC, providing valuable insights into storytelling on screen. This workshop is not only for actors but for all young creatives eager to explore their artistic potential and learn from an industry leader.
* Script to Performance Workshop with Supacell actor Michael Salami. Known for projects like Sumoththerhood and Hollyoaks, Michael will take young actors through his process, how he interprets the initial script, making it your own, and bringing the best out of your performance.
This event is free to book, subject to a £1 booking fee. Financial support has been provided to Theatre Peckham as a grant from Pfizer Ltd.