Monika Akila-Richards

I am Monika, call me Mon and I have various names, like most of us have complex identities of which some are visible, declared or stay hidden. I am honoured to be part of New Voices. I will give you my opinion on a series of arts events and very much welcome your replies...

digitised photo of actress

21 October 2011

Snakes & Ladders

I am tired, exhausted and totally alive. I am rehearsing like an obsessive for Snakes & Ladders. The play is about 3 sisters and family secrets!!!  It's also inspired by stories and memories...

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woman wearing black looking fierce pointing and holding a piece of red fabric

8 September 2011

An Experiment

When I joined Sync South East, a disability arts forum   I did not expect 'baptism by fire' at the Pitch! on 22 June 2011. I see myself still at the beginning of managing my newly...

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portriat of frida khalo wearing lace headdress

6 August 2011

Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera: Masterpieces from The Gelman Collection

The three galleries showing Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo’s work were positively humming as I got my first taste of the work. The exhibition began with Rivera's ‘Ultima Hora - Last...

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