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The Trickster Takes the Stage - Anansi at the Unicorn Theatre

🎙️ Afro Mythos: Anansi the Spider - with Robin Belfield (Unicorn Theatre Director) What happens when one of Africa’s most famous tricksters takes centre stage in modern British theatre? In this episode of Afro Mythos, we (Solomon & Adwoa of Adeche Atelier) sit down with Robin Belfield, Associate Director at the Unicorn Theatre, to talk about his new production of Anansi the Spider - a vibrant reimagining of classic African folktales through music, rhythm, and storytelling. 🌍 From West Africa to the Caribbean to London, Anansi’s stories have travelled oceans, evolving with each generation. Robin shares how this new stage adaptation celebrates community, creativity, and the timeless wisdom of African mythology. ✨ In This Episode: • How Anansi the Spider connects African, Caribbean, and British storytelling traditions • The power of the trickster archetype, why Anansi still matters today • Behind the scenes of creating an immersive theatre experience • The magic of community storytelling and the spirit of the griot • How theatre keeps African folklore alive for the next generation 🎭 About the Play: Discover Anansi the Spider at the Unicorn Theatre! a joyful, musical celebration of one of Africa’s most enduring figures. 👉 Book tickets or learn more at the Unicorn Theatre 🎧 Why Watch: If you love African folklore, mythology, or cultural storytelling, this episode is for you. We explore how art and theatre can keep ancestral stories alive - from the griots of Ghana to the stages of London. 🔗 Connect With Us: 🎥 Watch more episodes:    / @adecheatelier   💫 Support our work & get bonus content: patreon.com/adecheatelier 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @adeche.atelier 💬 Join the Conversation: Which version of Anansi do you know? the Ghanaian trickster, the Caribbean storyteller, or the modern reimagined hero? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and tell us how Anansi shaped your understanding of African mythology. #AnansiTheSpider #AfricanMythology #AfroMythos #UnicornTheatre #RobinBelfield #AfricanFolklore #Anansi #AfricanCulture #Storytelling #Podcast