Michael Buffong

Artistic Director of Talawa Theatre Company.

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨

As the UK's leading Black British theatre company, we'd like to shine a light on the impact of Black women, who have led, uplifted, and redefined history despite the odds.

Tag a Black woman who inspires you!
#IWD #BlackGirlMagic

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

✨ Our Black Joy Season doesn’t end here! ✨

While Play On! has wrapped, the celebration of Black artistry continues.

Keep an eye out for more exciting events and productions from Talawa.

Thank you for your support – let’s keep the joy alive! 🖤

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

🎉 And that’s a wrap! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the final performance of Play On! at the Lyric Hammersmith.

A huge shoutout to our incredible cast, crew, and audiences across the UK for making this tour unforgettable.🖤 #PlayOnTour #BlackJoy

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

🎭 The UK tour of Play On! The Musical is coming to an end! 🎭

After an incredible journey, the final performance is this Saturday.

📆 Last show: 22 February 2025
🎟️ Don’t miss out – book your tickets now: https://t.co/YSB0sG5q7a

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

✨ Talawa’s Black Joy season presents: Play On! A new Jazz musical ✨

🎶 Leave the theatre immersed in the enchanting world of Play On! 🎶

Book your tickets now and experience the magic:
https://t.co/YSB0sG4ShC

[Michael Buffong @MichaelBuffong]

⁦⁦⁦@TalawaTheatreCo⁩ Play on! ⁦⁦@LyricHammer⁩ 28 Jan- 22Feb 2025. So proud of this fabulous show.

[To Be Clear @RachaelNanyonjo]

@TalawaTheatreCo Play On Press Night @LyricHammer was great! Welcome to all. It’s been wonderful to see the final stop on a production full of so much heart. V Proud to have been @MichaelBuffong Associate Director on this 🩷

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

An unforgettable Press Night for Play On! at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre! 🎉

This stylish production, inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and reimagined with the music of Duke Ellington, is a must-see.

Book your tickets now before they're gone: https://t.co/YSB0sG4ShC

[thespyinthestalls @spyinthestalls]

🎭 REVIEW 🎭 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🎭

PLAY ON! at the Lyric Hammersmith

“The unique quality of this musical is that each number comes with its own ever-increasing ‘wow factor’.”

📖 https://t.co/oNIC6wRgsc

#RecommendedShow

📸 Ellie Kurttz

[Michael Buffong @MichaelBuffong]

Tonight is Press Night for @TalawaTheatreCo amazing production Play On! The talent in this company is phenomenal. Sending huge amounts of love and thanks to every single person who has made this show possible. An incredible achievement by us all. We are bringing the Black Joy.

[Nick Wayne @NickWaynereview]

What a delight to travel down to @salisburyplay to see #Playon from @TalawaTheatreCo starring the fabulous @thisistsemaye singing Duke Ellington's wonderful compositions. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

https://t.co/YVls0cYlCd

[To Be Clear @RachaelNanyonjo]

Very proud to be the associate director on this production. Hard work pays off @TalawaTheatreCo & whole team & company. 🩵🩷🦋💃🏿

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

Play On! is a "revelation" @whatsonstage

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Don't miss the magic of Play On! on its UK tour. Secure your tickets today via the link in bio.

#BookNow #PlayOnTour #BlackJoySeason

📸 @elliekurttz

[Michael Buffong @MichaelBuffong]

I am beyond proud of this fabulous show. It is truly joyous, a supremely talented and fabulous cast will give you a night to remember!

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

"Play On! is joyful from start to finish." What's On Midlands

The reviews are in!

UK-wide tickets available now.

Playing at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @BelgradeTheatre until 5 October, followed by Liverpool Playhouse @LivEveryPlay

📸Ellie Kurtz Photography

[Michael Buffong @MichaelBuffong]

Hi Sue, it was great to have you with us!

[Sue Mayo @sue_mayo]

Thanks @TalawaTheatreCo @MichaelBuffong for inviting us to a joyful rehearsal of Play on! @LyricHammersmith It's gonna be fab!!!

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

We welcome our TYPT creative team/cohort for Day 1 of our Young People's Theatre programme. Led by @TristanFAiduenu, our TYPT:24 team will create a brand-new show 'HEAVY' exploring the theme of success.

Eaarly bird tix end today for 'HEAVY' 08-10 August: https://t.co/pc854llTXP

[Jay Zorenti-Nakhid 🇪🇺🇹🇹 @JZorenti_Nakhid]

As a collaboration between @TalawaTheatreCo @brumhippodrome @BelgradeTheatre

We are holding an amazing panel of leaders to chop it up and talk through some big themes. A follow on from the Gathering work we've been doing that was @brumhippodrome ✌🏽

https://t.co/XP7elBAfa7

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

Thanks to everyone who came to the first TF'24 double bill, but the fun isn't over yet...
Meet the writers of the second double bill on July 11 at 7:30pm features "Sandilands" by Daniel Ward and "Under the Table" by Dee Williamson. Book here:
https://t.co/zROViPoe6B

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

What’s on: Talawa Firsts 24 Week 2? Writers’ Showcase Part 2, featuring play-in-a-day readings from artists in 2024's Introductory Writers' Group. Join us tomorrow night at 7:30. Pay what you can tickets available.

[Talawa Theatre Co @TalawaTheatreCo]

This evening our talented Introductory Writers' Group bring you six new plays and kick off Talawa Firsts 2024; our curated fortnight of theatre, music and film themed around obsessions and chance encounters.

Join us🎟️https://t.co/TkBxb98tSZ

📍Talawa Studio, Fairfield Halls