Beyond the Canon

An online monologue showcase inspired by Black, Asian Middle Eastern and Latinx writers.
A partnership between Beyond the Canon Limited and RADA, in collaboration with Artistic Directors of the Future.
The event includes a live industry panel debate on 'The Power of Now'.
Tickets will be Pay What You can starting at £0.
The event will be held on Zoom. Please book one ticket per household.
About Beyond the Canon Limited
Beyond The Canon is an organisation committed to increase the visibility and accessibility of ground-breaking yet lesser-known classics, masterpieces and gems by British and international culturally diverse playwrights
Working in collaboration with theatres, academia and publishing houses, Beyond The Canon produces UK and international revivals, monologue showcases, workshops, publications and podcasts. Founded and led by Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway, Beyond The Canon aims to support, empower and inspire culturally diverse artists, and enrich the artistic industry in the UK and across the world.
Find out more.
Cast, creative, production and panel
Industry Panel
Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway
Founder and CEO at Beyond The Canon Limited and Artistic Directors of the Future
Amanda Huxtable
CEO and Artistic Director at Eclipse Theatre Company, Theatre Director
Pooja Ghai
Director and Dramaturg
Ryan Calais Cameron
Founder at Nouveau Riche, writer, actor, director and film producer
Prema Mehta
Founder at Stage Sight and Lighting Designer
Theresa Ikoko
Playwright/Screenwriter
Aurora Burghart
Actor
Actors
Aliyah Odoffin
Ben Westerby
Bola Akeju
Harmony Rose Bremner
Josh Zaré
Kemi Awoderu
Omar Bynon
Raphel Famotibe
Sam Liu
Samuel Johnson
Directors
Ailin Conant
Anni Domingo
Mingyu Lin
Sita Thomas
Suzann McLean
Assistant Directors
Jasmine Teo
Jessica Mensah
Nimmo Ismail
Shanté Campbell
T.D. Moyo
Watch the trailer
We are excited to share the trailer for our next showcase performance on 28 October, 2020.