The Broadway Theatre, Catford will come alive from Monday 10 June to Sunday 16 June, with SEEN Lewisham, a new Global Majority festival for London, showcasing the inherent talent in Lewisham, one of London’s most diverse boroughs.
MEET OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR- RYAN CALAIS CAMERON
Ryan Calais Cameron is a multiple award-winning and Olivier nominated Writer, Actor and Theatre Maker. For Nouveau Riche, Ryan has written FOR BLACK BOYS, originally produced by New Diorama. Following a sold-out run, the production transferred to the Royal Court in March 2022 and then to the Apollo Theatre, West End in March 2023. FOR BLACK BOYS is currently showing at The Garrick Theatre, West End until June 2024. FOR BLACK BOYS was the winner of the Best Production Play Award at the Black British Theatre Awards 2022. The play was nominated for ‘Best New Play’ and ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’ at the 2023 Olivier Awards.
Ryan has also written HUMAN NURTURE (Theatre Centre/ Sheffield Theatres) TYPICAL starring Richard Blackwood (Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre) and QUEENS OF SHEBA co-written with Jessica Hagan winner of the 2018 Edinburgh Untapped Award (Edinburgh Fringe, New Diorama Theatre, London and National Tour 2019).
Recently, as Associate Artists here at Broadway, Nouveau Riche and Broadway co-produced the Offie Nominated, five star reviewed NO MORE MR NICE GUY by Cal-I Jonel.
"I grew up in Catford, an area that has always been a huge colourful cultural hub of art and creativity. SEEN will continue in that legacy, a festival that will have the very best of what Lewisham and London has to offer all in one place, an opportunity for locals and visitors to come and see work and artists that reflect themselves"
Ryan Calais-Cameron
What is Global Majority theatre and why do we use this term?
The language around ethnicity and race is evolving, just as our understanding of ethnicity and race and related issues also grows and develops.
We take pride in the diversity of our borough, with over 160 languages spoken. Lewisham is the 15th most ethnically diverse borough in the country, with people from all over the world choosing to make it their home. We know that this diversity is Lewisham's strength, contributing to its vibrant community.
The term Global Majority helps to adjust our world view to something closer to reality locally and globally. It is viewed as more inclusive and increasingly used in arts organisations as:
- It doesn’t centralise whiteness
- It doesn’t reduce people or groups to an acronym
- It doesn’t define a person by the colour of their skin
- It doesn’t minoritise or marginalise people or theirskills, ways of thinking and their experiences
If you want to know the right term to use to describe an individual, we recommend asking that person how they want their ethnicity to be referred to.
The Broadway Theatre along with many arts organisations now use the term Global Majority to describe the diverse programme of activity on offer, our audiences, and our patrons.
We encourage people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to come to SEEN Lewisham and experience the rich and diverse creativity that makes Lewisham a very special place to live, work and learn.
SEEN Lewisham is a festival of Global Majority artists for everyone.
Monday June 10 - Sunday June 16
Line Up
More to be announced
STUDIO SHOW TICKETS £10
£5 CONCESSION
Main House Shows
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Friday 14 June
Black Wall Street, The Dreamland
A musical play about the extraordinary accomplishments of those black folks who were forcibly sent to the Indian Territory, later to become the state of Oklahoma.
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Saturday 15 June
Kings of UK Comedy
For one night only, on Father's day weekend, do not miss the biggest show of the year, KINGS OF UK COMEDY.
Dance
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Tuesday 11 June to Friday 14 June
Resonate
Resonate is a one man theatre-dance show about a young university student battling addiction.
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Tuesday 11 June to Sunday 16 June
Departure
Departure is a music and dance performance by Masumi Saito and An-Ting that explores the themes of death, nature, and the spirit.
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Tuesday 11 June to Wednesday 12 June
The Nest
A movement/dance/circus piece incorporating elements of text and narration, ‘The Nest’ explores inquisitiveness, play and awe and wonder about nature - no matter where it occurs.
Theatre
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Wednesday 12 June to Thursday 13 June
Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror delves into the complexities of racial identity, family dynamics, and the pursuit of dreams against a backdrop of prejudice and societal pressures to conform.
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Friday 14 June
This is Embarrassing
This Is Embarrassing is a joyful explosion of vulnerability, taking up space and being okay with being seen. A collaboratively written, retelling of real life experiences turning what was meant for humiliation into celebration.
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Thursday 13 June
Anatomy of a Black Rebellion
Anatomy of a Black Rebellion is a queer takeover of the plantation rebellion story set in Barbados in the 18th century. It follows the story of four enslaved Africans who must orchestrate a fire that engulfs the sugar cane plantation they live and work on.
Show & Sell Event
Calling all Global Majority artists, entrepreneurs, and makers! Showcase your business at SEEN Lewisham's 'Show & Sell' event on Tuesday 11 June.
Free pitch, live performances, and networking. Apply now!
Lewisham Goes Gospel
Thanks to everyone who has applied to be a part of Lewisham Goes Gospel as part of our final night celebrations for SEEN Lewisham. After unprecedented demand from our brilliant community, we have now closed further applications.