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Other (talks, publications, podcasts.) 

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The Two Shot Podcast, Episode S06E08

Sat down with actor Craig Parkinson where I discuses my journey as a writer, director, and co-founder of the Diversity School Initiative, reflecting on my experiences and the challenges of diversifying the arts. Listen here.

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Steven named in the Stage 100 

In 2020, I was honoured to be named one of The Stage 100, recognised for my work on the Diversity School Initiative, Black Theatre Club and This Is Black Festival at the Bunker Theatre. Being recognised by The Stage as a force for change in the industry—and finding myself alongside names like Sonia Friedman, Ian McKellen, Maggie Smith and Sharon D Clarke was a real career highlight. Read here.

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The best Welsh plays: an alternative syllabus

Another F***ing Play About Race was recognised as one of the standout works by Welsh artists that deserves a place on the syllabus. It's an honour to be included alongside acclaimed writers such as Gary Owen, Siân Owen, Tim Price and Azuka Oforka.  Read here. 

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HayFestival 

I was invited to join a panel alongside Charlotte Williams, Connor Allen, Della Hill and Elisa Guerra to discuss the future of education, storytelling and the arts, bringing together voices from theatre, literature and education.

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Five influential Londoners reveal the best places they found in 2020

I was featured in Time Out as one of five influential Londoners sharing the places we fell in love with during 2020. In the feature, I reflected on the importance of creativity and community during a year of huge change, and the place that kept me inspired and grounded. Read here. 

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Such Stuff Podcast,  Season 6, Episode 3

I sat down with Dr. Shona Hunter to talk about systemic racism in education, why decolonising the curriculum matters, and what meaningful change can look like in drama schools. Listen here.

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Deadline, ArtsEd Investigation 

I worked closely with Deadline reporter Jake Kanter on an investigation into bullying, misconduct and toxicity at ArtsEd. The resulting article sparked industry-wide conversation, was picked up across multiple news outlets, and contributed to meaningful change at the school. It's work I'm incredibly proud to have been part of, reflecting my ongoing commitment to making drama schools more inclusive, accountable and safer places for both staff and students. Read here.

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The Independent 

I wrote for The Independent about the realities of being a Black artist at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, reflecting on the barriers many of us still face and the changes needed to make the festival more accessible and equitable. Read here.

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Diversity School Initiative Report, The Stage 

I co-founded the Diversity School Initiative with Maame Atuah and Mumba Dodwell in 2016 to tackle under-representation and inequality in UK drama schools. Our research highlighted ongoing barriers to access and diversity, with findings published by The Stage revealing widespread accounts of racism, casting bias and systemic harassment experienced by students throughout their training. Read here.

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The Death Of The Black Mind, British Council Creative Economy 

I contributed an essay to Making Space, a commissioned collection exploring how cultural organisations can become more responsive to an increasingly complex world and play a stronger role in civic and social life. Read here.

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End of Diversity School Initiative, The Stage 

Alistair Smith, editor of The Stage, highlights the impact the Diversity School Initiative has had on UK drama schools.  Read here.

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