The Moors, by Tonderai Munyevu

The Moors, written by Tonderai Munyevu, is a ‘Shakespearean’ comedy in five acts. It follows two main characters, TJ and Tonde, who are actors living in a tent on the South Bank as their visas have run out, seeking an opportunity to be cast in a Shakespearean play. They hear of a fundraiser at the Globe and decide to create an opportunity for themselves (with some elaborative storytelling about who they are) to take centre stage.

I found this play utterly fascinating and quite complex. I really wish I had had the opportunity to see it performed as I think it would be astounding. It's funny, but it is extremely arresting at the same time as it tackles issues around race, identity, migrants and attitudes towards the roles in which Black actors are cast in plays today. It is timely and political, as well as funny, and reflects major issues that have been brought to the foreground by the Black Lives Matter movement.