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Founded in 1972, Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) is the longest standing professional Black theatre company. Between 1972 and 1973 one play was produced due to financial struggles. Dream on Monkey Mountain. The newly formed theatre was then under the direction of Jeff Henry and Errol Sitahal.
BTW Artistic Directors To Date
- Terry Donald
- Don Jordan
- Winston Sutton
- Fleurette Fernado
- Nancy Delva
- Kate Bligh
- Rachael Van Fossen
- Tyrone Benskin
Other works presented by BTW are My Children, My Africa by Athol Fugard (1998), The Crossroad/Le Carrefour by Kossi Efoui (2000), Africa Solo by Djanet Sears (2002), and Wade in the Water by George E. Boyd (2004).
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More recent works produced by Black Theatre Workshop include, Shifting groung/Creons un Monde (2005), Blacks Don't Bowl by Vadney Hayes(2005/06, and The Lady Smith by Andrew Moodie (2006).
Currently playing is Le Code Noir , Directed by Richard Donat. Starring Tyrone Benskin. To April 5th, 2009.
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