Brownton Abbey Cinematic Universe

Malik Nashad Sharpe presents their inimitable choreography in Battersea Arts Centre’s spectacular Grand Hall for All I Ever Wanted. Renowned for their distinctive physical dexterity as well as atmospheric, electrifying performances, this film is about rage, their relationship of gender, their experiences of sexual assault and moving through these experiences. This film commission is directed by Nick Virk.

Sonny Nwachukwu is a writer, director, choreographer and performer. Through spoken word and movement, Re(union), directed by Myah Jeffers, is about different journeys to becoming comfortable with one’s skin, finding one's voice, and finding one's light. Sonny was inspired by Moses, who also had a stammer.

Lasana Shabazz, an interdisciplinary performance artist, writer, and director, presents "Where are you from?", connecting with audiences, evoking vulnerability whilst exploring the narratives and emotional footprint of marginalised groups. The film's title, "Where are you from?", transforms a question often asked with racial motivation and weaponisation into a tool for empowerment. Directed by Mimi Koku, this movement film is about pushing against racism and the feeling of being unwelcome in one's own home.

Nima’s work is rooted in their Afro-German heritage, focusing on the queer, Black, European, diasporic experience. Alongside Gillian Katungi, their performance is about connection and light and darkness, covering the sonic realness of jazz innovator Sun Ra's When There Is No Sun. Directed, designed and sound composed by Matthew Arthur Williams.