The original story of the tribal rivalries of ancient Scotland, witchcraft and ghosts was set in the Western province of Zambia in the context of African folklore. The production, played by an...
This musical play was a journey through Black history, presented in seven tableaux each with a main theme expressed through dance and songs. Amongst the many personalities presented on stage were...
A short piece written as an allegorical political fable, it tells the story of 'three enchained slaves' and their encounter with a white woman, a priest and a judge to portray the impositions and...
The play takes place in a hotel in Trinidad during Carnival. Roy, the hotel keeper chooses to masquerade as Anancy whilst his wealthy white friend, Marduke, masquerades as Death. The characters are...
The production, featuring an all Black cast of American gospel singers and dancers, included a nativity play in which Mary and Joseph were represented by young dancers as the singers chant the stages...
Contracts; bank statements and detailed standing orders; information on the Seasons; memorandum of the organisation; 4th Season: planning budgets, press review, contract; 5th Season: contact...
Group report drawn following the concerns of the way funding are allocated by the London Arts Board to Black Theatre. Report conducted by most of the key names in Black Theatre, including Denise...
Newsletter and drafted designed layouts (1994). Includes correspondence to members and layouts for publicity pages to advertise events such as dinner, Adzido: the Pan African Dance Ensemble',...
Photocopies of press reviews related to various plays which were part of the festival. They were collected from various newspaper sources. Among the plays reviewed are Outlaw by Michael Abbensetts,...
Two sets of low budget panels relating to the organisation, some of the plays and artists. The panels were possibly part of a small exhibition held at the Forum. They present: 1) texts and black and...
Basic cardboard panels presenting the play Remembrance by Derek Walcott. Also includes a biography of the author and shots of the cast. Panels also relate to scenes of plays along with publicity...
Brown poster presenting one of the earliest festivals organised by the Forum. It was sponsored by the Greater London Council. The poster includes foreign language writing. It states the names of...
