Event overview
A conference to celebrate Yvonne Brewster’s work and influence on Black British and Caribbean theatre-making
Yvonne Brewster (1938-2025) transformed the British stage with the co-founding of Talawa Theatre and groundbreaking adaptations of classic, canonical and epic plays. From the 1970s onwards, Brewster’s work was exemplary of the potential to overcome the challenges faced by Black theatre in the UK and elsewhere. To celebrate Yvonne Brewster’s work and influence on Black British and Caribbean theatre-making, we will hold a one-day symposium on ‘New Directions, Histories, and Adaptations in Black Theatre and Performance’.
Focusing on Yvonne’s legacy, we aim to examine how Black theatres continue to increase visibility in an increasingly aggressive political environment. Contributions should offer a comparative perspective encompassing examples from African and diasporic African theatre and performance, that includes discussions of how twentieth-century developments have influenced current theatres and performances, and/or examples from the new millennium.
The conference, which is free to attend, can be attended in-person or online.
To help us plan resources and catering, please choose one form of registration only (in person or online). If you wish to change mode of attendance, please register again through the correct link, and cancel your earlier registration. Thank you.
Registrations will close on 12 June at 9.00am BST (UTC+1). If you would like to attend but missed the registration deadline, please book a “waiting list” ticket as some places are likely to become available after this date.
For any questions, please contact the symposium conveners at t.morosetti@gold.ac.uk and l.p.goddard@rhul.ac.uk. Please include the words “New Directions, Histories, and Adaptations…’ in the subject line.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
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