YOUNG, GIFTED & BLACK: 2021

Theatre Peckham presents its third season celebrating the voices and work of young Black artists in London from 30 Sept – 6 November. The lineup champions a mix of experimental live theatre, focusing on new writing, film, poetry and discussion. Curated by Associate Director malakaï sargeant alongside Artistic Director Suzann McLean, this year’s programme of events, interrogates the themes of migration and belonging and brings together work from the brightest talent from London’s Black community.

Theatre highlights include new writing in the form of OJÀ (The Market) by John Akinde which launches the season. This story which uncovers the impact of the black market on communities and survival by any means necessary is powerful and peppered with Afrobeat Rhythms. Voices of Black Folk: In Unexpected Places by playwright and historian Khareem Jamal is an insightful and energetic retake of

history, amplifying voices that many have tried to erase. Theatre Peckham’s Associate Director and YG&B curator malakaï sargeant comments: The third year of our Young, Gifted & Black season spotlights moments of movement. Platforming artists from all walks of life who are sharing distinct, nuanced stories reflecting on where we’ve come from, how we’ve migrated, what this means for us now and how this informs our Black future.” For details of the full programme, please visit: www.theatrepeckham.co.uk