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Talawa Presents Talawa is the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company.

19/10/2026

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, join Talawa Theatre Company at Guildhall School of Music & Drama for a special reading of The Black Jacobins on Monday 9 November.

A landmark work, a powerful history and an opportunity to celebrate four decades of Talawa.

🎟️ Places are limited. Book yours via the link in our bio.



With special thanks to Ambassador Anaïse Manuel k and
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The stories that brought us together. 🖤From the stage to the audience, Talawa Iconic celebrated 40 years of Black Britis...
17/10/2026

The stories that brought us together. 🖤

From the stage to the audience, Talawa Iconic celebrated 40 years of Black British theatre, honouring the productions, performers and creative voices that have shaped our journey.

As we look back on this special night, we’re also looking ahead. We’re aiming to raise £40,000 this season to help secure Talawa’s future and keep telling the stories that matter. If you’d like to support us, every contribution makes a difference. Link in bio!

📸 Photography: Ali Wright



📍 Hackney Empire

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: THERE’S MORE ✨Keep swiping for more artists joining us for Talawa Iconic 🎭✨We’re exci...
07/10/2026

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: THERE’S MORE ✨
Keep swiping for more artists joining us for Talawa Iconic 🎭✨
We’re excited to welcome:
🎭 Daniel Ward | Antony and Cleopatra
🎶 Sutara Gayle | One Love
🎧 DJ Psykhomantus | Run It Back
🎵 Lenny Algenon Edwards & Peter Lee | One Love
🎤 Jarnéia Richard-Noel | Play On!
🎭 Jamie Musora | Girls
These incredible artists join us at Hackney Empire on Tuesday 13 October as we celebrate 40 years of Talawa, bringing together generations of artists, collaborators and friends for one unforgettable night.
🎟️ Tickets £40
🎟️ U25s and Hackney & Croydon residents: £20 - DM for more details.
Come celebrate 40 years of Black British theatre with us.

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: ACT 2 ✨The lineup continues...Act 2 of Talawa Iconic, our 40th Anniversary Showcase a...
06/10/2026

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: ACT 2 ✨

The lineup continues...

Act 2 of Talawa Iconic, our 40th Anniversary Showcase at Hackney Empire, brings together more incredible artists to revisit landmark productions and celebrate four decades of Talawa.

⭐ Paul Adeyefa & Kibong Tanji | Recognition
⭐ Laurence Ubong Williams & David Webber | A Place for We
⭐ Tameka Empson & Ben Thomas | The Importance of Being Earnest
⭐ Lifford Shillingford & Earl Gregory | Play On!
⭐ Nonso Anozie

And there’s even more to come as we celebrate 40 years of Talawa.
📅 Tuesday 13 October 2026
🕕 Black Carpet from 6pm | Showcase at 7pm
📍 Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
🎟️ Book your tickets now via the link in bio.

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: ACT 2 ✨The lineup continues...Act 2 of Talawa Iconic, our 40th Anniversary Showcase a...
06/10/2026

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: ACT 2 ✨

The lineup continues...

Act 2 of Talawa Iconic, our 40th Anniversary Showcase at Hackney Empire, brings together more incredible artists to revisit landmark productions and celebrate four decades of Talawa.

⭐ Paul Adeyefa & Kibong Tanji | Recognition
⭐ Laurence Ubong Williams & David Webber | A Place for We
⭐ Tameka Empson & Ben Thomas | The Importance of Being Earnest
⭐ Lifford Shillingford & Earl Gregory | Play On!
⭐ Nonso Anozie .

And there’s even more to come as we celebrate 40 years of Talawa.
📅 Tuesday 13 October 2026
🕕 Black Carpet from 6pm | Showcase at 7pm
📍 Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
🎟️ Book your tickets now via the link in bio.

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: ACT 1 ✨We’re revealing some of the incredible artists taking to the stage for Talawa ...
01/10/2026

MEET THE ARTISTS OF TALAWA ICONIC: ACT 1 ✨

We’re revealing some of the incredible artists taking to the stage for Talawa Iconic, our 40th Anniversary Showcase at Hackney Empire.

Act 1 takes us through some of Talawa’s iconic productions and celebrates the artists, stories and voices that have shaped our 40-year history.

⭐ Jude Akuwudike, Anyebe Godwin & Ivan Oyik | The Black Jacobins
⭐ Doña Croll | Antony & Cleopatra
⭐ Theresa Ikoko | Girls
⭐ Mateus Daniel, Jerome Scott, Seyi Falas, Eliezer Gore & Joel Sintim | Fragments of Us Mateus Daniel
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Joel Sintim

⭐ Kwame Dawes, Poet Laureate of Jamaica
⭐ Josette Bushelle-Mingo

And that’s just some of Act 1.
Stay tuned for more artist reveals from Talawa Iconic!
📅 Tuesday 13 October 2026
🕕 Black Carpet from 6pm | Showcase at 7pm
📍 Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
🎟️ Book your tickets now via the link in bio.

30/09/2026

🎭 YOU MIGHT BE TALAWA IF…

You’ve performed with us. Made something with us. Learned with us. Worked behind the scenes. Or been part of one of our programmes.

As we celebrate 40 years of Talawa, we want to reconnect with the people who have helped shape our story. ❤️

If that’s you, or you know someone who should be on our radar, DM us!

Come celebrate 40 years of Talawa with us. ✨

24/09/2026

This October, we’re celebrating 40 years of Talawa Theatre Company with a special evening at Hackney Empire.
Talawa Iconic brings together the past, present and future of Talawa through performances, poetry, music, memories and more.
Join us on Tuesday 13 October as we celebrate the artists, audiences and communities who have been part of our story over the last four decades.
🎟️ Tickets from £40
🎟️ Under 25s + Hackney & Croydon residents: £20 using code TALAWALOCAL
🥂 Hospitality packages available from £400 per guest
📍 Hackney Empire
📅 Tuesday 13 October
⏰ Black Carpet from 6pm | Show from 7pm
🎶 Music from Play On! 2024/25 UK tour
🎥 Videography by 2Way Studios
Come and celebrate 40 years of Talawa with us:
talawa.com/iconic

Visit Talawa at Fairfield Halls TOMORROW! 🎭Open City Fairfield Halls Join us from 11am–5pm for a special exhibition cel...
18/09/2026

Visit Talawa at Fairfield Halls TOMORROW! 🎭
Open City Fairfield Halls

Join us from 11am–5pm for a special exhibition celebrating 40 years of Talawa Theatre Company.

On the day, you can:
✨ Explore our 40-year history
🎭 Meet Talawa staff and alumni
💬 Chat with us about Talawa’s work, past and present
🎟️ Buy tickets to our current events
🎶 Visit our friends at London Mozart Players too!

Free entry and no booking needed. Just come along and find us!

📍 2nd Floor, Fairfield Halls, Croydon
🗓️ Tomorrow, 19 September
⏰ 11am–5pm

Come through and celebrate 40 years of Talawa with us! ❤️

 📸 Ellie Kurttz

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Fairfield Halls, Park Lane
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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