This is part of Afridiziak Theatre News’ series of interviews with Artistic Directors.
Mojisola Kareem is an award-winning director and founder of Utopia Theatre, a leading African Theatre company based in Sheffield which stages contemporary productions nationally and internationally. Utopia Theatre operates as a charity and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Mojisola launched Utopia Theatre to empower and engage African communities, support emerging artists and inspire the next generation.
Utopia Theatre also uses African theatre as part of storytelling in schools and communities, runs its own pioneering Youth Academy and hosts a series of community and creative events at its Creative Hub in Sheffield. Formerly Staff Director at The National Theatre, Mojisola was also the recipient of a 2017 Opera Awards Foundation bursary, a founding member of Mosaic Opera Collective and a visiting director at British American Drama Academy and London South Bank University. Prior to founding Utopia Theatre, Mojisola was a successful human rights lawyer. She pursued her first love of theatre and performance by returning to university in her 40s
Related links
Utopia Theatre to take joyous Anna Hibiscus’ Song on tour • Afridiziak Theatre News
Upcoming productions:
- Anna Hibiscus’ Song– UK tour from Aug – Oct 2024
- Death and the King’s Horseman – Feb 2025, The Crucible, Sheffield
- For more information on Utopia, visit utopiatheatre.co.uk
