Date: 25th August 2023
Ep 2
Carolyn has worked as a Senior Producer and Arts Manager within theatre, young people’s work, outdoor and site-specific shows, UK and International touring, and festivals. She’s a passionate advocate of racial and social justice and currently Executive Director and Joint CEO of Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company and a co-opted member of UK Theatre Board.
Carolyn and I discussed her own career path including roles in children’s theatre and the importance of creativity when you’re young. We talked a lot about the importance of providing a platform for black and global majority voices and talent in theatre, representation and how it feels as a black person if you don’t recognise yourself and your community on stage, screen and in literature. We also chat about her own creative pursuits and learning from our Grandmothers.
Links:
Talawa Theatre Company
Socials:
@talawatc
Creative Health Stories socials:
Instagram: @creativehealthstories
LinkedIn: @LauraBaileyCreativeHealth
This episode was edited by Penny Bell @podcastpenny
