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60 mins, 2021

Richard Blackwood reprises his role in a specially filmed version of the Edinburgh and Soho smash-hit. Rent and enjoy this critically acclaimed piece of theatre at home. First performed in 2019 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before the hit play transferred to Soho Theatre for a sell-out run, Typical is a powerful exploration of racism and how British society stereotypes Black masculinity. This urgent and important new drama stars Hollyoaks regular and former EastEnders star Richard Blackwood reprising the critically acclaimed part he played in the original stage version. Written by award-winning playwright Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, Typical uncovers the man and the humanity behind the tragic true-life events of Black British ex-serviceman Christopher Alder and the injustice that still remains twenty years since his story emerged. 'Astounding play' ★★★★★ Guardian ‘Powerfully poetic and painful’ ★★★★★ Arts Desk ‘Gripping’ ★★★★ Evening Standard ‘Phenomenal’ ★★★★ Skinny ‘An excellent performance’ ★★★★ Stage 10% of the proceeds after costs will be donated to Inc Arts Minds, a charitable fund created to support the emotional well-being of those affected by systemic and structural racism in the arts. Christopher Alder’s sister, Janet, is currently raising funds for ‘Justice for the family of Christopher Alder’ via Crowd Justice. Please copy & paste this URL into your browser: https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/christoper-alder/ Created by award-winning creative movement Nouveau Riche and Soho Theatre, London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret. Subtitled option available to turn on. Captions for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Crisis Support Lines Australia Australian Human Rights Commission: 1300 656 419 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Canada Canadian Human Rights Commission: 1-888-214-1090 Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 France SOS Racisme (Pôle Juridique): 01 40 35 36 55 Suicide Ecoute: 01 45 39 40 00 SOS Amitié: 01 42 96 26 26 India AASRA: 91-9820466726 1Life: 91-78930 78930 New Zealand New Zealand Human Rights Commission: 0800 496 877 Lifeline: 0800 543 354 1737: call 1737 UK Equality Advisory and Support Service: 0808 800 0082 Mind: 0300 123 3393 Stop Hate UK: 0800 138 1625 USA Racial Equity Support Line: 503-575-3764 Mental Health America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

24 mins, 2021

Typical Director Anastasia Osei-Kuffour chats to Dramatherapist Wabriya King about her role in the making of the film, her presence on set and her working process. First performed in 2019 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before the hit play transferred to Soho Theatre for a sell-out run, Typical is a powerful exploration of racism and how British society stereotypes Black masculinity. This urgent and important new drama stars Hollyoaks regular and former EastEnders star Richard Blackwood reprising the critically acclaimed part he played in the original stage version. Written by award-winning playwright Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, Typical uncovers the man and the humanity behind the tragic true-life events of Black British ex-serviceman Christopher Alder and the injustice that still remains twenty years since his story emerged. 10% of the proceeds after costs will be donated to Inc Arts Minds, a charitable fund created to support the emotional well-being of those affected by systemic and structural racism in the arts. Typical has been created by award-winning creative movement Nouveau Riche and Soho Theatre, London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

7 mins, 2021

Dramatherapist Wabriya King, who was present on set during the making of the Typical film for the wellbeing of the cast and crew, accompanies viewers through a guided meditation to watch after the film, to reflect on their viewing experience and address their bodies’ response to it. First performed in 2019 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before the hit play transferred to Soho Theatre for a sell-out run, Typical is a powerful exploration of racism and how British society stereotypes Black masculinity. This urgent and important new drama stars Hollyoaks regular and former EastEnders star Richard Blackwood reprising the critically acclaimed part he played in the original stage version. Written by award-winning playwright Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, Typical uncovers the man and the humanity behind the tragic true-life events of Black British ex-serviceman Christopher Alder and the injustice that still remains twenty years since his story emerged. 10% of the proceeds after costs will be donated to Inc Arts Minds, a charitable fund created to support the emotional well-being of those affected by systemic and structural racism in the arts. Typical has been created by award-winning creative movement Nouveau Riche and Soho Theatre, London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.