Cherrelle Skeete

16th Apr 2026

Cherrelle Skeete is a co-founder of Blacktress UK, as well as an actress, writer, and cultural producer. She has built an extensive career across stage and screen, with credits including multiple performances at the National Theatre, The Old Vic, Hampstead Theatre, and major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV+

Tienne Simon

Tienne has worked across film, TV and theatre in productions including All The Devils are Here, Primate, Grime Kids and Dreaming And Drowning.

Ashley Byam

Ashley is an award-winning stage and screen actor. His credits include the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, BBC, Netflix and Disney+. He recently toured with Dear England.

Doreene Blackstock

Doreene is best known for her portrayal of Eric's mother, Beatrice Effiong in Netflix's Sex Education. Her recent television work includes Call the Midwife and Mr Loverman for the BBC.

Ciara Pidgeon

11th Apr 2026

Adjani Salmon

08th Apr 2026

Adjani is a BAFTA-winning writer, director, and actor, best known for creating and starring in two series of his hit BBC/A24 show Dreaming Whilst Black.

Danny Bailey

02nd Apr 2026

Danny’s theatre credits include The Harder They Come (Stratford East), Girl from the North Country, Get Up, Stand Up! (West End); The Big Life (Stratford East); A Strange Loop, Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican). His TV credits include: Mr Loverman (BBC).

Cyril Nri

26th Mar 2026

Cyril is a BAFTA-nominated British stage and screen actor. He is best known for playing Superintendent Adam Okaro in the police TV series The Bill. Cyril plays the role of Lord Danbury in the Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.