Ryan CalaisCameron - Q&A
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- Date
- Archive Event
- Time
- 2pm - 3.30pm
- Venue
- Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Type
- Masterclass
Hot on the heels of the West End transfer of his newest play, Retrograde, join us for a Q&A with multi-award-winning writer Ryan Calais Cameron.
Since the runaway success of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, Ryan has firmly established himself as one of the most vital voices in contemporary theatre. His work is celebrated for its bold exploration of race, identity and history, weaving stories that are as thought-provoking as they are deeply human.
We’ll delve into Ryan’s creative process, learn what inspires his powerful narratives, and explore what shapes his work. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage with one of theatre’s most dynamic voices.
Biography
Theatre Credits include: Retrograde (Apollo Theatre / Kiln Theatre; nominated for Evening Standard Award ‘Best Play’); multi-award winning For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy (Garrick Theatre / Apollo Theatre / Royal Court / New Diorama Theatre); Human Nurture (Theatre Centre / Sheffield Theatres / national tour); Typical (Soho Theatre); Queens of Sheba (co-written with Jessica Hagan) (Edinburgh Fringe / New Diorama Theatre / national tour).
Ryan was the winner of the 2018 Off West End ‘Adopt A Playwright Award’ for his play Rhapsody, which was produced at the Arcola in March of that year. Ryan is an Associate Artist at the Royal Court Theatre.
Film and TV credits include: The Flatshare (42 / Paramount+); Boarders (Studio Lambert / BBC3); Queenie (C4); he has recently completed short film Dark Side of the Moon which he wrote and directed for Film4.