Meltdown Talks: Acting Journeys
Clara Amfo hosts a discussion between actors Tosin Cole, Fady Elsayed and Letitia Wright, who share their stories of finding their feet in the industry.
Don’t miss your chance to get advice straight from those in the know, as the actors discuss building community, finding your place in the industry and overcoming hurdles on the way.
Clara Amfo is one of British broadcast and entertainment’s most celebrated names, having interviewed titans of the music industry, including Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Elton John. Renowned for her longstanding BBC Radio 1 shows, she has also presented major events such as The Brit Awards and the BAFTA Film Awards.
Tosin Cole has appeared in The Cut, Dr Who and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, among many other roles. He is currently playing the lead role of Michael in Netflix’s Supacell. On stage, he has performed in productions at the Royal Court and Almeida, and was the lead in the two-hander romantic work Shifters, which premiered at The Bush Theatre before transferring to London’s West End in 2024.
Fady Elsayed is a British-Egyptian actor who has appeared in the critically acclaimed film My Brother the Devil, and in major TV productions, including Class (BBC/Doctor Who universe), Industry (HBO) and Gangs of London (Sky). He is a strong voice for representation in the industry and a passionate storyteller both on and off screen.
Letitia Wright is an award-winning Guyanese-British actor, producer, writer and director, best known for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Princess Shuri in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther series. This year sees Wright make her directorial debut with Highway to the Moon, a moving coming-of-age fantasy drama that explores what it means to be a Black boy in today’s society.
Need to know
This event is free, but ticketed. Seating is unallocated and tickets don’t guarantee entry: admission is on a first-come, first-served basis for those with tickets. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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For your visit
This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre
The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Purcell Room is an auditorium located within our Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.