Since Livia started theatre making in 2019 her work rose to critical acclaim especially at the Edinburgh Fringe ’22. Besides numerous awards and shortlist nominations Livia has also build a reputable track record of public funding with the Arts Council England. Her new project ‘Stùrm’ has just been awarded a research and development grant. Livia expects to deliver the full production at the end of 2025.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2022 Award Winner: Birds Of Paradise Exceptional Theatre Award Read Here
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Livia Kojo Alour belts out a song that fizzles with energy: a celebration of her life, and the power of saying no.” Broadway Baby
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Her voice, on versions of songs such as I Put a Spell on You and Wicked Game, is rich and enveloping. The heart of the journey is the embrace of collective Black love.”The Scotsman
2024 – STÙRM:
Stùrm Livia’s new production is a cross genre musical show incorporating live music, spoken word, visual arts and performance. Currently in research and development phase 1. Confirmed collaborators & commissioners are:
2020-2023
BLACK SHEEP:
The award winning show Black Sheep is the autobiographical story about a Black queer womxn finding love. Love in all it’s forms but foremost self-love. A poetry Theatre production that celebrates Blackness out of a diasporic lense. Boundary breaking and genre defying. In this theatrical collage Livia is speaking on subjects like LGBTQIA+ identity, the repercussions of loosing her adoptive parents early on in life and understanding and overcoming internalised and institutional racism. She cleverly tells her story though poetry theatre, movement and singing while incorporating wit and humour. Her way inspiring others with her words enables her to create an exciting connection with her audience and carries the performance effortless through genre intersections from Theatreto Live Art.
“A compellingly performed map of her life ” The Guardian
“Black Sheep is a sassy blend of cabaret, circus and performance art skills, proving that political theatre needn’t be dull… Bravo!” Total Theatre
“Black Sheep is a passionate yet disciplined attack on bigotry that celebrates the artist’s expression and talents.” The List
“Black Sheep, represents a victorious emergence, weaving together poetry, music and acting to unveil her sinuous journey to self acceptance, understanding and belonging in the world.” (The Charlotte Observer)
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