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Talawa Theatre Loses Vital Funding
Arts Council say Blacks should not promote their own culture.
The recent Arts Council announcement about their withdrawal of funds from the Talawa Theatre, is something that should concern anyone interested in the black performing arts. Those who try to make a living as actors, dancers, directors, writers, etc. It will also effect those who have a black mixed racial heritage as not only is it important to have access to black-run performing arts, not just those that run by the white mainstream who think they know what is black but it also provides a living for a large number of mixed-race individuals who embrace their black heritage.
The Arts Council claims that their research proves that the black community do not want a
theatre of their own. It is argued that Caribbean people (not Asians or anyone else) are now part of the 'mainstream' and should not be seeking to promote their own culture, but join the mainstream culture.
Is this what Trevor Phillips of the Commission For Racial Equality (CRE), meant when he called for 'all citizens to 'assert a core of Britishness'?
Talawa is the longest established Black Theatre Company in the UK. From its first production The Black Jacobins in 1986 to the highly topical and successful staging of Blues For Mr. Charlie in 2004, Talawa has continually sought to provide high quality productions that reflect the significant creative role that black theatre plays within the UK.
The fate of the Talawa now rests on a public meeting at 2.30pm, Sunday September 11, at the Africa Centre, King Street, Covent Garden, London WC 2E.
This important meeting may be the only chance you get to have a say in what happens to the right to cultural expression in this country. Remember, the Arts Council claim their policy is influenced by information they are given. They will be attending the meeting, so take this opportunity to speak to
them direct.
For information Tel: 020 8795 0576. email: blacktheatre2005@aol.com or click here to visit Talawa.com.
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