S9 Ep38: Posi Morakinyo, star of For Black Boys, Ain't Too Proud, Mandela & Tina

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Fresh from his run in For Black Boys, Posi Morakinyo is In The Frame!
After training at Italia Conti, Posi made his professional debut in Madagascar The Musical (UK & International Tour). He went on to make his West End debut as Raymond and understudy Ike in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) before playing Thembi Mandela in the premiere of Mandela (Young Vic).
Posi was part of the original West End cast of Ain’t Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre), playing Dennis Edwards and understudying David Ruffin.
Most recently Posi starred as Midnight in the second West End run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy (Garrick Theatre) by Ryan Calais Cameron.
In this episode Posi discusses his path into theatre, learnings from his career so far and why For Black Boys flipped his ambitions... plus lots more along the way!
This episode features a guest contribution from Richard Mulholland.
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins
@AndrewTomlins32
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