Actor From Norwich Describes 'Abysmal Racism' He Faced During Six-Week Theatre Run

Comedian Munya Chawawa bombarded with racism in Chichester during theatre play

The 33-year-old shared a series of posts on Instagram after his run in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Actor describes 'abysmal racism and homophobia' he faced

An assault on a cast member of a play was "just the tip of the iceberg" of the "racism, xenophobia and homophobia" the cast faced, an actor has claimed.

Actor from Norwich describes 'abysmal racism' he faced during six-week theatre run

The cast of a theatre production faced "racism, xenophobia and homophobia" during its six-week run, Munya Chawawa has clamed.

Munya Chawawa says Shakespeare cast faced ‘racist and homophobic abuse’ for weeks

Comedian, who starred as Bottom in a contemporary production of the Shakespeare comedy, said he and his peers were abused in the streets, while Sussex Police confirmed they arrested a teenager as part of its investigations into a homophobic hate crime

Munya Chawawa says theatre run exposed 'abysmal' racism and homophobia

The comedian said the off-stage experience during A Midsummer Night’s Dream was “a real struggle” for some in the company. The post Munya Chawawa calls out ‘abysmal’ racism and homophobia on theatre run appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Munya Chawawa reveals shocking racism he faced during six weeks in UK city

Comedian Munya Chawawa has spoken out about shocking racist and homophobic abuse during his first major theatre production, claiming a series of incidents left him fearing for Britain's future.