About Us

Trybe House Theatre (THT)  is a company that works primarily with young black men to actively build resilience and well-being, using theatre as a supportive outlet. We engage in interactive workshops designed to facilitate emotional understanding and trust to encourage openness and sharing; developing a sense of purpose and connectivity.

After years of reports released by GOV.UK and the CENTRE OF MENTAL HEALTH we noticed the alarming statistics on the disparity between black men asking for help and accessing support. Given the alarming data, our primary aim is to fill the gap by providing support for young black men by creating a space where young men can express themselves through theatre. The company creates work that looks at the lived experience of the men that we work with and we encourage them to tell their story unapologetically.

In the summer of 2020, in the middle of lockdown, Philip engaged in deep discussions with childhood friends over the phone about recurring social injustices and poor mental health. This led to the birth of Trybe House Theatre, a response to the concerning number of young black men facing mental health challenges. Inspired by the emergence of successful black-owned businesses, Philip, Chenube-Ruth, and Stefan worked tirelessly to establish the theatre company with a clear mission: to help young black men express themselves through theatre. This initiative was driven by alarming statistics showing that black men are over 10 times more likely to experience complex mental health issues like Psychosis and are over 4 times more likely to be detained under the mental health act, according to studies from GOV.UK.

After a successful pilot launch of the company months later, the company has grown rapidly, providing a platform that has connected with and continues to impact countless young black men. They’ve even partnered with some of London’s most prestigious theatres, like the National Theatre, National Youth Theatre, and the Royal Court Theatre, showing how fast Trybe House Theatre is growing.

Among their achievements is a showcase in collaboration with the National Youth Theatre where 30 monologues and duologues were performed in front of a sold-out audience. Trybe House also collaborated with the National Theatre NT Public Acts, conducting weekly workshops on the story of the Odyssey with 13 young black men. Four of these young men had the incredible opportunity to perform on the Olivier Theatre stage in NT Public Acts – Odyssey Episode Five: The Underworld. As a result, two participants were offered paid work placements in sound design and content capturing for the production, providing them with valuable hands-on experience to further develop their skills in these areas.

Trybe House Theatre remains committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young black men by using theatre as a tool for empowerment and self-expression. Through various programs and collaborations, the company aims to create opportunities for these young men to discover their potential and thrive in a society that often overlooks their greatness.