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Production still from The Odyssey: The Underworld at the National Theatre Olivier — robed central figure holds a yellow note aloft, ensemble cast around

Productions

Stories of identity, resilience and transformation on stage

Original work from Trybe House Theatre: productions, collaborations and short films created with and by young Black men, staged at venues including the National Theatre, Brixton House, the Roundhouse, Southbank Centre and beyond.

Featured production

Ego’s Killing the Mandem

Collective Acting Studio · 01/0

Written by Richard Adetunji. A bold piece of new writing placing the character of Ego on trial. Developed at the National Theatre over a year-long R&D and presented for a sold-out run at Collective Fringe Festival, with academic presentations at Cambridge and Royal Holloway.

Ego’s Killing the Mandem

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Past productions

Before I Go

2024

Before I Go

Brixton House

Written by Tobi King-Bakare, a Trybe House Theatre original member. Three-week run at Brixton House in July 2024. Dual cast with Christopher Mbaki, with live…

Manorism: An Adaptation

2022

Manorism: An Adaptation

Southbank Centre, London

Yomi Sode's adaptation presented at the Southbank Centre. A powerful exploration of identity, belonging and the Black British experience through spoken word and theatre.

National Youth Theatre x Trybe House

2023

National Youth Theatre x Trybe House

National Youth Theatre studios, London

Collaborative monologue and duologue programme with the National Youth Theatre. Performance skills development and professional audition preparation.

SWIM

2022

SWIM

Various venues

An original THT production exploring masculinity, vulnerability and the pressures facing young Black men through physical theatre, spoken word and live music.

The Cost of Being Seen

2025

The Cost of Being Seen

Roundhouse

Inspired by Bashy's MOBO-winning album Being Poor Is Expensive. A reflective ensemble piece performed at the Roundhouse in 2025. Led to outreach from Toddla T…

The Odyssey Episode Five: The Underworld

2023

The Odyssey Episode Five: The Underworld

Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London

Part of the National Theatre's Public Acts programme. A large-scale community-driven production on the Olivier Theatre stage, August 2023.

Thicker Than Water

17/0

Thicker Than Water

Staged reading developed by Trybe House Theatre, July 2025.

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If Home Is Where the Heart Is

A short film by Trybe House Theatre, in collaboration with Mill Road Films. Blending spoken word, performance and cinematic storytelling, the film brings together the voices of THT members in a layered reflection on belonging, identity and the meaning of home. Nominated at the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

A collaboration between Trybe House Theatre and Mill Road Films.

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