New film version of Typical receives world premiere on Soho Theatre On Demand

Described as ‘urgent and important’, the play by award-winning Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffor explores the tragic true story of Black British ex-serviceman Christopher Alder. 

Filmed during the pandemic at Soho Theatre and produced in partnership with Nouveau Riche, the play stars Richard Blackwood in the role he played in the original stage version, which was described as ‘Gripping’ by the Evening Standard and ‘Heartbreaking’ by The Student. 

Playwright Calais Cameron said, ‘Typical is the story of a Black man, who in the comfort of his home is just a man, but as he leaves, he must navigate through society’s ideas and prejudices about what it means to be Black. Typical is a slice of our history, that I hope gives insight, education and desire for a better future.’