Directing
Playfight
Drama | 1h 30m | 2023
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ The Seven Dials Playhouse - West End
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Written by Christina Alagaratnam
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An incident occurs in the school Fifteen year old best friends Kai, TJ & Zara have been tight since, well, forever. But as they've grown older things have begun to change. Why did life start to get so complicated? When did the world stop seeing them as children and start demanding that they behave according to some script written in stone and carved decades before their birth? And when did the weight of that stone start to crush them ?
Starring
Iain Gordon, Landry Adelard & Carla Garratt
Other Creatives
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Producer - Shereener Browne (Orisun Productions)
Set Design - Eliandro Montiero
Costume Design - Eliandro Montiero
Sound Design - Kieron Morris
Lighting Design- Filip Vermeiren
Movement Direction - FUBU Nation
Fight Director - Kevin McCurdy
Stage Manager - Lewis Mote
Assistant Stage Manager - Elle Kilcullen
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Playfight
Drama | 1hr 15mins | 2023
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Pleasance Theatre - Caledonian Road
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Written by Christina Alagaratnam
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An incident occurs in the school Fifteen year old best friends Kai, TJ & Zara have been tight since, well, forever. But as they've grown older things have begun to change. Why did life start to get so complicated? When did the world stop seeing them as children and start demanding that they behave according to some script written in stone and carved decades before their birth? And when did the weight of that stone start to crush them ?
Starring
Iain Gordon, Landry Adelard & Carla Garratt
Other Creatives
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FUBU Nation - Movement Direction
Kevin McCurdy - Fiight Director
Sharron Wallace - Photographer
Myvanwy Evans & Indy Vidiyalankara (Louder Than words Ltd) - Marketing/PR
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Arts Council England - Award received
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Toxic
Drama | 30m | 2023
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
for Fuel Theatre
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Written by Campbell X
Curated by Travis Albanza - as part of a larger series called When All Is Said
Exploring the journey of a black trans man.
Starring
Tyler Luke Cunningham
Playfight
Drama | 1h 15m | 2021
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Theatre Peckham - Peckham
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Written by Christina Alagaratnam
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An incident occurs in the school Fifteen year old best friends Kai, TJ & Zara have been tight since, well, forever. But as they've grown older things have begun to change. Why did life start to get so complicated? When did the world stop seeing them as children and start demanding that they behave according to some script written in stone and carved decades before their birth? And when did the weight of that stone start to crush them?
Starring
Joshua Okusanya, Edward Kagatuzi & Cece Cox
Other Creatives
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Producer - Shereener Browne (Orisun Productions)
Set Design - Eliandro Montiero
Costume Design - Eliandro Montiero
Sound Design - Kieron Morris
Lighting Design- Filip Vermeiren
Movement Direction - FUBU Nation
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If I Speak
Drama | 30m | 2022
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Theatre Royal Stratford East - Stratford
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Written by Lettie Precious
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HOST is a passionate creative who wants to change the world. However, what they want to put out into the world may ruffle a few feathers - or be misconstrued as a terror attack on the government if the new immigration rules being pushed in Parliament are passed. HOST must decide what's more important to them, being British and being censored, or losing everything and risking deportation by speaking their truth and changing the world.
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A play about immigration and mental health.
Starring
Tiegan Byrne, Beverley Klein, Shazia Nicholls, Olisa Odele & EM Williams
Playfight
Drama | 1h 15m | 2021
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Deptford Town Hall - New Cross
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Written by Christina Alagaratnam
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An incident occurs in the school Fifteen year old best friends Kai, TJ & Zara have been tight since, well, forever. But as they've grown older things have begun to change. Why did life start to get so complicated? When did the world stop seeing them as children and start demanding that they behave according to some script written in stone and carved decades before their birth? And when did the weight of that stone start to crush them?
Starring
Joshua Okusanya, Braulio Chimbembe & Cece Cox
Other Creatives
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Movement Direction - FUBU Nation
Arts Council England - Award received
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Heroes of the NHS
Drama | 30m | 2021
Drama | 20m | 2021
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Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
for Fuel Theatre (live streamed)
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Written by Lettie Precious
"Nurse pass the bed pan" - A story about a nurse during the covid-19 global pandemic.
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Written by Aisha Zia
"Freetopia" - A story about the future of the NHS.
Starring
Daisy Fairclough & Akiyawerikumo Henry
Other Creatives
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John O’connell - Camera Director
Aaron J Dootson - Lighting Designer
Andrej Gubanov - Technician
Stella Kailides - Technician
John O’Connell - Graphics and backup
camera operator
David Butler - Livestream engineer and
operator
Bruna Fionda - Camera operator.
Adam Taylor - Audio engineer and
operator.
Grace Buckle - BSL interpreter
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Black History School
Short Films | 5m | 2021
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
for Humble Bee Creative
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A series of shorts were created to enhance children’s understanding and appreciation of Black history. This dynamic programme aims to transform the understanding of Black British history by reclaiming its narrative and exploring the great contributions made to the world. Without a complete knowledge and appreciation of Black history, how can we truly understand and create positive changes now and for future generations?
Starring
Aaron Roach Bridgeman, Grace Mcintosh, Sunshine Negyesi, Khadra Ibrahim, Mopani Mkandawire, Shem
Other Creatives
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The project was founded by Humblebee Creative and supported by Rich Mix London thanks to funding from Necessity and The National Lottery Community Fund.
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Carnival Uncovered
Docuseries | 25m | 2020
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
for House of Black
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An online docu-series exploring the wonderful world of carnival.
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Step inside the world of masquerade, music and magic. One of the world’s most beautiful celebrations, where different people from all walks of life come together to dance their troubles away. That as well as so much more, join us as we uncover all…
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Starring
Fiona Compton , Pepe Francis MBE, DJ Tate, Carnival Slayers, Ebony Mas, Amorous Mas London, Tropical Fusion Mas, Bacchanal Mas and more...
Other Creatives
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Leian John-Baptiste - Producer - Edit Supervisor |
Dayle Witter - Co-Director/ Producer - Edit Supervisor |
Mark Kumolu - D.O.P - Camera Op - Editor |
Coco Shaw - Camera Op - Editor |
Jodie Cumberbatch - Camera Op |
Maria Samuel - Camera Op |
Jordan Myers - Camera Op |
Robin Rene- Camera Op |
Equal Measure
Drama | 5m | 2019
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
for Donmar Warehouse - Covent Garden
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Written by Zainab Hassan
as part of "Writing Wrongs: Fly the Flag" for Fuel Theatre
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A monologue about race and the Asian experience in Britain.
Starring
Zainab Hassan
Queen B
Drama | 20m | 2019
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Theatre 503 - Battersea
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Written by Hassan Govia
for "J'ouvert" (Yasmin Joseph) - Rapid Write Response
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A play about 4 friends going to Notting Hill Carnival.
Starring
Yazmin Belo, Lelsey-Ann Okantey, Tailah-Rae Hudson, Yasemin Gurbuz
Adeola
Drama | 30m | 2019
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Young Vic Theatre - Southwark
as part of 5 Plays/ REPLAY
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Written by Fiona Doyle
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A play about a Rwandan refugee living in Ireland.
Starring
Taz Munyaneza & Barrett
Stop and Search
Drama | 20m | 2018
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Theatre 503 - Battersea
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Written by Rogeria Correa
for "Br'er Cotton" (Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm) - Rapid Write Response
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A play about the relationship between the police and black youths.
Starring
Laurence Williams, Deshaye Gayle & Lyla S. Abass
Waterfalls
Drama | 20m | 2018
Directed by Leian John-Baptiste
@ Theatre Royal Stratford East
(Gerry's Studio)
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Written by Ifeyinwa Frederick
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A play about a female vigilante on a hunt for revenge.
Starring
Natasha Culzac and Derek Oppong