Paulina Fraczek
DANIEL KALUUYA is partnering with Roundhouse as the venue's Associate Artistic Director.
The award winning actor, producer, and writer has a long-standing connection with the Camden music and arts venue, having participating in acting and radio classes at Roundhouse during his teenage years.
He has since garnered fame for his roles in films such as Get Out, Black Panther, Judas and the Black Messiah, and his latest work, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
As Associate Artistic Director, Kaluuya will establish a new youth theatre company for people aged 13-25, Centre 59.
The new theatre company will support young people from all backgrounds to develop their passion and skills in the performing arts and follows the recent launch of a new creative centre for young people, Roundhouse Works.
“After attending drama classes at the Roundhouse 20 years ago, establishing Centre 59 in my first act as Associate Artistic Director is a full circle moment,” Kaluuya said.
“It is a great opportunity to pay forward what I appreciated receiving in my own youth – and creating Centre 59 is the perfect way to do that. With shared values of community, taking action and legacy, Roundhouse is the ideal partner.
“I am excited about how the next generation will be inspired, grow and benefit from what we will all build together.”
Roundhouse Chief Executive and Artistic Director MARCUS DAVEY said welcoming Kaluuya back is a “huge honour”.
“Since his time here as a teenager, we have watched in awe as Daniel has gone on to become a household name, in the UK and across the world.
“Daniel is proof of what can happen when you give young people the space and opportunity to express themselves and develop their creativity.”