One
One | a contemporary artistic exploration of race.
Think | Create | Change
An original short film of theatre and dance pieces, alongside talks and stories from Brixton.
Think
A series of interviews, podcast and articles to explore concepts of self, heritage and connection in today’s Britain.
Rachael Ridley is a British dance artist, choreographer and advocate for better representation and access in the classical arts. Yasmin Ibison is the Director of Critics' Club, a social enterprise championing arts and culture for all. Jodie Yates is a creative producer, radio presenter and co-founder of Creole cuts a creative collective.Recommended articles
Brixton’s history: a hub of activism and a story of resilience
by Abigail Ayton, on behalf of the yellow box theatre.
Reggae, riots and resistance: the sounds of Black Britain in 1981
by Jodie Yates, published in PAM magazine.
Swing dancing and Black culture in Europe
by Marie Ndiaye, published in Zazoo Magazine.
Create
Short Film - One | a contemporary artistic exploration of race
TheatrereviewsUK
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘One [...] was both aesthetically beautiful as well as politically personal. Complexities, anger and hope all merged together in one beautiful and compact film.'Brixton Blog & Bugle
'Each short story explores the different ways in which racism is experienced […] intensely personal and powerful'Critically Char - Arts & Culture blogger
‘A reminder that communication moves beyond words because words are sometimes not enough.’
A short film telling the stories of ordinary people and their realities of race in Britain today.
Stories of resilience, reflection, friendship and hope, to move and inspire you to see change and a more equitable Britain.
What is this short film about?
an original series of theatre and dance pieces brought together in a short-film.
a collaboration of choreographers and writers articulating creatively a conversation about race.
an artistic composition of ballet, afrobeat and contemporary dances alongside new writing with influences of spoken word and poetry.
Credits
Featuring: Sara Osaya, Benjamin Aluwihare, Natasha Stiven, Rachael Ridley, Kemi Kentebe, Sheba Kabubi, Sarah Rabone and Paloma Davis.
Directed by Ruth Allier-Dugdale.
Written by Isaac Tendo, Yasmin Hylton, Sheba Kabubi, Ruth Allier-Dugdale.
Choreographed by Sara Osaya, Rachael Ridley, Sarah Rabone.
Produced by Ruth Allier-Dugdale, Abigail Ayton, Joshua Dugdale and Noah Lepointtevin.
Cinematography - Thomas Lee, Luke Redmond.
Sound - Dylan Voigt.
Editors - Roshi Thevasagayam, Catherine Rose.
Set designs - Katie Ayton, Jenny Holden.
Photography - John Rixon
Graphic design - Maranaho N’Guessan.
With the support of our donors, the Swiss Church and Beacon Church in London.
