Writers
16 Pathways Writers completed the course, which included: Pathways Writers Launch and Round Table, masterclasses, mentoring, and preparation for the Pathways Writers Showcase.
Each Pathways Writer had eight sessions with a mentor. Our Pathways Writer Mentors were: Mandy Redvers-Rowe, Daisy Higman, Darren Rapier, Steve Harper, Amy Bethan Evans and Athena Stevens.
All 16 writers presented a five minute duologue at our Pathways Writers Showcase in June 2022, in Studio 4 at Brixton House. Writers were encouraged to work closely with the directors during the rehearsal process, which resulted in some inspiring collaborations.
Our 17th performance of the Showcase was Open Script by Maria Oshodi. This was a five minute devised performance reflecting on the research that Grace Joseph undertook in 2021-22 -following the Pathways Writers Launch in March 2021 – on access to scripts for visually impaired artists, and starting to look at how the issues raised around access to scripts can be addressed.
Pathways Writers Masterclasses
Pathways Writers Showcase
Pathways Writers Showcase Programme
Compere: Georgie Morrell
Welcome and housekeeping
*Introduction by Alice Corrigan
‘Fade’ by Pathways Writer Alice Corrigan
Director: Ammar Haj Ahmad
Assistant Director: Ada Eravama
Actors: Anita Barzey plays Cassie and Victor Rios plays Rubin
*Introduction by Joe Rizzo – Naudi
‘Rehearsal’ by Pathways Writer Joe Rizzo-Naudi
Director: Athena Stevens
Actors: Douglas Walker plays One and Charlie Folorunsho plays Two
*Introduction by Louis Thrift
‘Tales from the Final Frontier’ by Pathways Writer Louis Thrift
Director: Ammar Haj Ahmed
Assistant Director: Ada Eravama
Actors: Amanda Maud plays Xuxa and Abraham Buckoke plays Jason
*Introduction by Monica Butler
‘Lost Connection’ by Pathways Writer Monica Butler
Director Athena Stevens
Assistant Director Paula Connolly
Actors: Julie Bennet as Tanya and Victor Rios as Ricardo
*Introduction by Paula Connolly
’Out of the Dark’ by Pathways Writer Paula Connolly
Director: Erica Miller
Assistant Director: Steven George
Actors: Olivia Macdonald as Molly and Michelle Felix as Doctor Cox
*Introduction on stage: Maria Oshodi
Open Script Report by Grace Joseph
Director: Maria Oshodi
Actors: Samuel Brewer Chris Campion Amelia Cavallo
TEN MINUTE INTERVAL
*Introduction read by Georgie Morrell
’14 Below’ by Pathways Writer Darrell James
Director: Anthony Gough
Actors: Douglas Walker plays Steph Evans and Chris Campion plays Jack Clark
*Introduction by Steve McCarthy
‘Where There’s a Will’ by Pathways Writer Steve McCarthy
Director: Athena Stevens
Actors: Anita Barzey plays Charlotte and Chris Hunter plays Wilfred
*Introduction read by Georgie Morrell
‘The River’ by Pathways Writer MLTolmie
Director: Erica Miller
Assistant Director: Steven George
Actor Julie Bennet
*Recorded Introduction by Ellen Renton
‘Hold’ by Pathways Writer Ellen Renton – not able to attend / asked for intro
Director: Esther Elliot
Assistant Director: Tam Gilbert
Actors: Michelle Felix plays Susie and Anita Barzey plays Grace
*Recorded Introduction by Karina Jones
‘Blind Drunk in Llandudno’ by Pathways Writer Karina Jones
Director: Athena Stevens
Assistant Director: Paula Connolly
Actors: Julie Bennet plays Sian and Tam Gilbert plays Lover
*Introduction by Stephen Portlock
‘A Treatment for Depression’ by Pathways Writer Stephen Portlock
Directors: She Goat (Shamira Turner and Eugenie Pastor)
Assistant Director Ada Eravama
Actors: Heather Gilmore plays HER and Douglas Walker plays HIM
TEN MINUTE INTERVAL
*Introduction by Norman Archer
‘No Eyes No Legs’ by Pathways Writer Norman Archer
Director: Anthony Gough
Actors: Melissa Chapin plays Paula and Clive Cherrington plays Victor
*Introduction read by Georgie Morrell
‘Escaping the Jungle’ by Pathways Writer Anu Fajemisin
Director: Anthony Gough
Both actors will take on the role of the storytellers/narrators.
Douglas Walker will play the roles of Ryan and Dr Phillips.
Annette Davis will play the roles of Kathy (Ryan’s mother) and Leanne (Ryan’s sister).
*Introduction by Karran Collings
‘Perspectives’ by Pathways Writer Karran Collings
Director: Esther Elliot
Assistant Director: Tam Gilbert
Actors: Heather Gilmore plays Kerry and Julie Bennet plays Mullers
*Introduction by Tam Gilbert
‘Confined’ by Pathways Writer Tam Gilbert
Directors: She Goat (Shamira Turner and Eugenie Pastor)
Assistant Director: Ada Eravama
Actors: Michelle Felix plays Lucy and Margaret Tulley plays Sarah
*Introduction by Terry James
‘Hogging The Limelight’ by Pathways Writer Terry James
Director: Anthony Gough
Actors: Michelle Felix plays Margaret and Christopher Hunter plays Neville
Compere closes Pathways Writers Showcase 2022
Showcase Creative/Extant Teams
Audio Description Consultant/Extant Artistic Director: Maria Oshodi
Showcase Director/Extant Programme Manager: Caroline Jeyaratnam-Joyner
Stage Manager: Becky Brown
Assistant Stage Manager: Alex Rivers
Technician: Alexander Ringo, Brixton House
Access Workers: Andrew Baguley, Chikodi Nwaiwu, Alice James, Marina Savva
Access support/Extant artist development manager: Louisa Sanfey
Access support/Extant Administrator: Lydia Harrison
Extant Administrator: Bethany Cooper
Filmmaker: Primo Digital Video Productions
Extant Senior Manager, Operations and Strategy: Fiona Greenhill
Extant Accounts: Kate Kempin
Special thanks to our funders below; and to Brixton House.
