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UK's first all-black, all-female Shakespeare company aim to shine new light on Bard

by Lanre Bakare Arts, Culture Correspondent

Mawa Theatre Company hope to make classic works accessible to diverse audiences The team behind the UK's first all-black, all-female Shakespearean theatre company say it is planning to re-examine some ofthe Bard's most famous work from a black female perspective and make him accessible for a new generation. The Mawa Theatre Company was launched by actors Maisey Bawden, Gabrielle Brooks, Danielle Kassaraté and Jade S…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42am on June 10, 2021