meet ‘the endz’ team!
In the week leading up to The Endz’s Southbank premier, we are excited to share with you the fantastic individuals behind this outstanding show.
David Alade - Reece
David is an actor and writer; he first trained at Identity Drama School and studied Drama and Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University.
During his time at University he wrote, starred in and directed his first play Fox Hunting which was performed at the Courtyard Theatre in 2018. He went on to feature in the West-End production of The Fishermen and various other screen credits such as Documentary Now! And Casualty.
His most recent work was a one-man play, written and performed by himself, fully commissioned by Theatre Peckham called Sunny Side Up. Due to its success Theatre Peckham are now working on an upcoming tour of the production.
Mohamed Bangura - imani
Mohamed is an actor and musician hailing from southwest London. Throughout this process the conversations that have taken place alongside the work being done have been fruitful and evocative and he’s been grateful at every stage of the process.
Credits: Anthen (2022), Bugsy Malone UK Tour (2022-23), Newsrevue (2023).
abi falase - director/writer
Abi is a Non-Binary, Black British Nigerian creative from South East London. Their work is rooted in creating productions that are, what they like to call 'Feel Good Social Realism'. they wrap big discussions about everything from race and gender to capitalism and economy in comedy, because if you don't laugh, you'll cry.
Soloists
Christina Brown-onabanjo
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
dupri brow-mckoy
dupri is a singer/songwriter based in south London. he specialises in soul and is currently working as multi-story orchestra’s trainee.
flame
Flame is a singer/rapper based in south London, specialising in rnb and drill music. she currently attends university but plans to still continue her passion and release new music in the near future.
tstizz
Straight out of Bermondsey, South London, TSTIZZ is on a mission to bring Grime to the forefront of British culture. his merging of fast-paced complex flows, comedic wordplay and exuberant stagecraft brings elements of early Grime artists right up to date.
ensemble
Orchestration - Kate Whitley
Choir Leader - Fran Lobo
Conductor - Adam Gibbs
Choir - Pupils of Harris Academy Peckham and the Multi-Story Young Creatives (Angel Facey, Daniel Dubla Guglielmo, Carmen Redstone, Imani Samuels, La’Maia Blake Walsh)
Players
Trumpet - Catherine Knight
Bassoon - Lois Au
Trombone - Yusuf Narcin
Percussion - Joe Richards, Delia Stevens
Violin 1 - Fran Barrett (Leader), Blaize Henry, Elodie Chousmer-Howelles
Violin 2 - Fra Rustumji, Angela Antwi-Agyei
Viola - Jenny Ames, Zami Jalil
Cello - Corentin Chassard, Sergio Serra Lòpez
Double Bass - Thea Sayer
Flute - Yeray Berrio Peña
Piano - Kausican Rajeshkumar