Extreme Institutionalisation or Extreme?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Lemn Sissay

I am really in two minds whether I should put this provocation online. In my humble opinion one of the most important jobs in our society is Social Worker. They are looking after our children: Read more [...]

What are we REALLY going to do about Race and Diversity in UK theatre?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Lemn Sissay

The head of an arts centre – who will remain nameless - said to me “you only get work because you’re black”. It was just a few years ago. The arts centre is still funded by The Arts Council. Read more [...]

Sad Songs.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Lemn Sissay

http://youtu.be/txPQC8NB_-M

http://youtu.be/0put0_a–Ng

http://youtu.be/yDhxKVuVYaY

http://youtu.be/iUiTQvT0W_0

Refugee Boy National Tour 2014

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Lemn Sissay

I adapted this play from Benjamin Zephaniah's great book Refugee Boy. The national tour starts now. Details in video. Review quotes below. Please Share. "Fisayo Akinade's radiant lead performance…Moments Read more [...]

A letter to Mayor Boris Johnson

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Lemn Sissay

Dear Mayor Boris Johnson We've met a couple of times. I hear your're supporting the skateboarders in the campaign to maintain the undercroft and the new development of The Festival Wing at Southbank Read more [...]

Beckett at Royal Court Theatre

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Lemn Sissay

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I'm in the stalls of The Royal Court Theatre. There's a total audience of three. we are about to see the dress rehearsal before tonight's sold out press Read more [...]

May I tell you a story?

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Lemn Sissay

This is exactly what a young female friend of mine said to me @shoreditchhouse a few days ago. "I was in the foothills of Himilayas, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. Living in a cave was a Read more [...]

Christmas Day Thanks to You Videos

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Lemn Sissay

AFTER CHRISTMAS DINNER BEFORE CHRISTMAS DINNER Read more [...]

Christmas Eve Photo Story part 1. #TCD2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Lemn Sissay

Christmas Eve started at 8.30am on Alan Beswick's show. . Read more [...]

Organising the The Christmas dinner since 8.30am #TCD2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Lemn Sissay

Beautiful interview this morning at a secret location about The Christmas Dinner for Allan Beswick on BBC Radio Manchester at 8.30am thanks to Michelle and the radio car. Read more [...]

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