Talawa Young People's Theatre (TYPT26)

Schedule

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Fairfield Halls | Croydon, EN

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Directed by Kalungi Ssebankeke
About this Event

TYPT is Talawa Theatre Company’s free, intensive 4-week training programme designed to help young artists who are new to theatre making develop, devise and create an original theatre piece from scratch.

TYPT is all about building the future of Black theatre, and we want you to be part of it!

The 2026 cohort will be directed by Kalungi Ssebankeke. Theme to follow.


FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY

Thu 6 Aug - Evening

Fri 7 Aug - Evening

Sat 8 Aug - Matinee

Sat 8 Aug - Evening


Location: Talawa Studio, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG

Please be aware that the TYPT shows are devised pieces and could potentially have changes made close to the performance date. More information and specific trigger warnings will be made available in writing at the performances if necessary.


With thanks to ACE, John Ellerman Foundation, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

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Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, United Kingdom

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