Terra Nova unequivocally supports the Black Lives Matter movement: politically, emotionally, and artistically.

In 2020 Terra Nova used its time to check in behind the scenes with black colleagues. We’ve been organising and fundraising for an intercultural programme that we hope will provide on-going support and opportunity. We’ve shared what we thought was helpful, and carefully avoided triggering material.

Going forward in the performing arts, which is our sphere of influence, we say:

Black Lives Matter and that means respect for black colleagues matters, black careers matter, black equality of opportunity matters. Working with the white population in Northern Ireland to change racist attitudes matters.  Training and mentoring for young black men and women who might want a career in the performing arts matters. Black actors getting jobs matters.  Interesting productions and thoughtful plays written to ensure black voices are heard in starring roles matter. Touring that work around Northern Ireland matters. We are an intercultural theatre company, who have actively worked to find ways to bring people of different races together: to make excellent theatre, where different cultures meet, people explore and the world is changed.

Part of seeking that change is acting and affirming: Black Lives Matter.  Black Lives in Northern Ireland Matter.