WHAT WE DO
ABOUT MAFWA THEATRE
Theatre that brings refugees, asylum seekers and settled communities together in Leeds
We use drama and the arts to create work that celebrates our similarities and differences, brings people together and speaks truth to power. We use our platform to highlight and enable development opportunities for artists and theatre makers from migrant backgrounds, advocate for migrant rights and celebrate diverse communities.
How do we work?
AMPLIFYING MIGRANT VOICES
using arts, academic and social platforms to highlight the work of artists from our communities
A UNIVERSAL APPROACH
everyone is invited to become a member and every member’s experience is valued
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
identifying and working out how to overcome the barriers that can stop people from engaging in the arts
WORKING TOGETHER
we work together with community and creative partners so that what we do is effective and accountable
CAMPAIGNING
we advocate with and on behalf of migrant voices, working with pro-migrant, pro-refugee advocacy groups as well as advocating for issues that affect our communities
Mafwa Members
“Performing in front of the audience was a real breakthrough for me”
“ It was exciting to be part of the project and I never thought I would actually perform
“ My friend told me about Mafwa Theatre in 2018 and I came along and just really liked the people involved.”
“ I love going to Mafwa – it's the company – a place where you interact, share your problems – we're like a big family.”
“I go along to Mafwa with my daughter. It’s something different, and it’s all women which is good. And I like the people in the group”
WHAT’S ON NOW:
Mafwa Theatre delivers Kuluhenna Drama, weekly drama workshops for women from refugee, asylum seeker and wider Leeds communities in Lincoln Green. Join us every Thursday morning at Anglers Club, Nippet Lane, Leeds, LS9 7TB. The sessions are co-facilitated by Mafwa Theatre Artistic Directors Keziah Berelson and Tamsin Cook. We welcome all Leeds based women who would like to meet new people, get creative and have fun! Get in touch to find out more and join the sessions.
Join Lincoln Greeners, Mafwa Theatre’s gardening group to learn new skills, make friends and transform your neighbourhood. Lincoln Greeners is free to join and everyone is welcome. Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm, refreshments and bus tickets provided. Roxby Close, LS9 7LR.
