We’re partnering with Rafia Hussain Productions, a new Rochdale-based theatre company dedicated to producing Black and Brown work at a range of scales. Rafia Hussain Productions (RHP) will commission, develop and tour work nationally and internationally and develop artists and producers locally.
Rafia Hussain Productions is a new company committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable theatre landscape, where the voices and stories of all communities are celebrated and amplified. The producer-led company develops new plays, performance art and musicals that focus on Black and Brown stories. These are voices and experiences currently under-resourced and under-represented on British stages.
Our partnership with RHP will not just develop shows but develop the infrastructure for Black and Brown artists and their work. This will be done through bringing an independent company into a structured co-producing and presenting partnership with venues nationwide. RHP will work with local partner Touchstones (Rochdale) and fellow national partners Birmingham REP and Derby Theatre. Together we will identify relevant artists across Britain, support the development of artistic projects and platform the work with this touring consortium. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama will conduct research with artists, partners and audiences to assess impact and evaluate the producing model. This work has been made possible thanks to core funding from partners and project grant funding from Arts Council England.
We are thrilled to be working alongside Rafia and the brilliant teams in Derby, Birmingham and Reading on this important initiative. Investing meaningfully in the work and artistry of black and brown theatre-makers, in a way that is long term and sustainable, is vital for the future of our industry and to ensure everyone has their stories and voices seen and heard.
Martin Berry, Exeter Northcott creative Director & Joint Chief Executive
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