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Talawa Theatre Company

Culture and Community, Stage, Film and Television

Talawa Theatre Company: Building Opportunities for Black British Theatre

Founded in 1986, Talawa has created opportunities for Black performers, writers and theatre workers through ambitious productions, artist development and partnerships. Its history connects Caribbean drama,…

22 October 2026
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Black Women’s History, People and Lives, Stage, Film and Television

Carmen Munroe: Desmond’s, Talawa and a Lifetime on Stage

Dame Carmen Munroe helped make Black family life familiar to British television audiences as Shirley in Desmond’s. Her career also encompasses major theatre roles, directing and…

22 October 2026
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