‘We are still Asafo’
Additional Information
About Theatre in Flow
We’re a creative company committed to the championing of marginalised voices. Some of our recent projects include:
Mental Dental
A community performance exploring the challenges of accessing dental care, followed by a long table discussion with statutory services
and community members.
International Women’s Day workshops
A fun day of teaching theatre of the oppressed skills on International Women’s Day, with participatory democracy consultant, Katy Rubin.
A Newby Square
Love Story
A film, website and site specific performance about the Black community who lived on the Bradford council estate, Newby Square, developed using verbatim accounts of life there in the 1980s.
Clothes & Stories Swap
An anti-waste and anti-poverty project that looks at reducing textile waste and sharing clothes with women in Greater Manchester.
Women bring their old clothes, carry out repairs, donate to others and leave with other pre-loved items.
‘We are still Asafo’ Research & Development
R & D — No. 1
Bradford, April 2024
We gathered as a small creative team to explore some early ideas about how we could use music, dance and flags to tell stories of displacement and migration.
The video below right (20 second clip) gives a flavour of some of the work we did.
Images taken from the week.
Click on the video to play.
R & D — No.2
Ghana, October 2024
It was important for us to visit with Asafo flag making communitities on the Cape Coast of Ghana, to seek permission and support for our theatre making plans. We were conscious of cultural appropriation and wanted to have clear boundaries about how we might use our learning respectfully. We met with chiefs, vendors at Kantomanto market (one of the world's biggest second-hand markets), attended flag festivals, met with the British Council in Accra and went to a performing arts conference at the National Theatre of Ghana.
‘We are still Asafo’ Core Creative Team
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Liz Mytton
A writer, producer, and director, Liz will write the script, co-direct the performance, and bring it to life as a producer. She is the Creative Director at Theatre In Flow. -
Henrietta (Etta) Fusi
An actor and producer with stage and TV experience, Henrietta will design the workshops and co-direct the project with Liz Mytton. She is a Creative Producer at Theatre In Flow. -
Nandi Bhebhe
A multi-disciplinary performer in theatre, film, and TV. She will also lead dynamic dance workshops and actively assist with the intricate choreography for the performance. -
Dr. Tariq Emam
A filmmaker and A/V technician, percussionist, and Hang player who frequently collaborates with diverse artists, cultural organisations, and creative communities on innovative, impactful projects. -
Ruby Pugh
Ruby Pugh is a designer for theatre, film, and immersive experiences and a climate activist. Ruby is committed to empowering communities and young people. She will design the look and feel of the show. -
Kwamena Boison
Kwamena Boison, a Ghanaian textile artist, leads The Revival, campaigning against global textile waste. He shares flag-making traditions, is our contact with Ghanaian elders, and will lead workshops ensuring authenticity.