6. Stereotypes
Stand-up comedian Twayna Mayne explores stereotypes attached to black women 鈥� especially 鈥渢he angry black woman鈥� trope. Chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver adds her perspective.
Comedian Twayna Mayne, born to Jamaican parents and raised by a white parent, explores the subject of racial stereotyping and how it has an effect on identity from childhood onwards. Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver. Series 1 was awarded Best Comedy at the 麻豆社 Radio and Music Awards 2020.
The extended roundtable conversation is also available on 麻豆社 Sounds.
Written and performed by Twayna Mayne
Roundtable guests, Andi Oliver and Chantelle Lewis
Production coordinator, Beverly Tagg
Producer, Julia McKenzie
A 麻豆社 Studios Production
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- Wed 9 Jun 2021 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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