Out of the Black Box
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Out of the Black Box
A unique collection of multi-generational contributions from up-and-coming, as well as established, actors on representation of Blackness on stage and screen.
A unique collection of multi-generational contributions from up-and-coming, as well as established, actors on representation of Blackness on stage and screen.
This groundbreaking collection of curated interviews provides an opportunity to hear from Black and Global Majority actors and artists working internationally.
They discuss their careers to date, from what they wish they had known to the pitfalls they are still learning to navigate.
Interviewees include Noma Dumezweni, James Earl Jones, Indhu Rubasingham MBE, David Oyelowo OBE, Fisayo Akinade, Sheila Atim MBE, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and many more.
Out of the Black Box is an essential read for those seeking insight into the experiences and challenges faced by these inspiring creatives.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781350264359
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 December 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Contributors:
- Volume editor Pamela Jikiemi
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 292
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About the Author
Pamela Jikiemi is Head of Film, TV and Audio at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), UK, and is an award-winning film maker, having produced over 25 short films and directed four, winning the Iris Prize for Education for a short film in 2023. She is currently a PhD candidate at University of the Arts Chelsea while continuing to work as an actor in TV (Supacell), gaming (Baldurβs Gate III), voice-overs and digital media.
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