About 'That Four Letter Word'

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Ebony co-start in "Heat" written by Sara Amanda, and she is also the Assistant Director on Safekeeping and Pivot.

She first worked with Landé Belo and Steven Burrell when she played Mavis in Princess and the Hustler at Tower Theatre. Since then she has been inspired and continued to work in the theatre world gaining enriching experiences through stage management, directing, props and special effects makeup.

Ebony has appeared on TV and Film including Call the Midwife, Queens of Mystery and Top Boy. She recalls "My latest encounter with Tom Cruise, not dropping names or anything, was fun":).

Landé is an award‑winning theatre director and producer with more than two decades of experience as an actor, director and creative practitioner.  Her directing credits include Fix Up, I can’t breathe: Being Black in a Time of Covid, Leave Taking, The Gift, Princess & The Hustler, Rockets and Blue Lights, and Associate Director on The Color Purple.  

Her drive to amplify Black women’s voices led to the production Ain’t I A Woman?, which won Best Producer at the Black British Theatre Awards in 2024.  That same year, she founded the Ain’t I A Woman? Initiative, a platform championing Black women in the arts. That Four Letter Word is the latest production in this growing body of bold, narrative‑shifting theatre.

Nicole is a writer, actor and academic across stage, screen and radio. She holds a BA in Creative Writing and Drama from the Royal Holloway University and an MA in Advanced Theatre Practice from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD).  As an actor, she has performed for the likes of Sky Television/EAST, BBC One, BBC Sounds, Battersea Arts Centre (UK Tour) and Sadlers Wells.

Her play Sankofa was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting and she is also longlisted for the BBC Popcorn Award and a graduate of the highly competitive Bush Theatre’s Emerging Writer’s Group.

She runs 'Acquah & Co', a company championing Black British stories. 

Steven is a London-based actor rediscovering the craft that first made him a television star in the early 2000s. Having worked with Channel 5, Channel 4, and the BBC, he later turned his attention to screenwriting, successfully securing an option on one of his films in Los Angeles.

His rich life experience brings a depth and versatility to his performances that many actors aspire to achieve. Equally accomplished on stage and screen, Steven returns to the spotlight after a hiatus with renewed passion, presence, and purpose. 

Definitely one to watch!

Trisha is a London-based actor and creative who is passionate about stories that authentically reflect the communities she grew up in. She is particularly drawn to Black and POC-led work, both on stage and on screen, with a strong focus on narratives that explore identity, culture, and lived experience.

Alongside her training in Musical Theatre during her school years, Trisha earned a BA in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing. Her background in writing continues to shape her creative voice, inspiring her to develop original written work and projects that reflect her perspective and worldview. With a deep appreciation for storytelling in all its forms, Trisha brings both artistry and authenticity to every role and creative endeavour.

As a day job, Trisha works as Management Advisor with Social Housing. When not acting, she looks to further explore other creative outlets such as Writing, Art or Dance. Currently looking to beat her 25 new movie outing record last year to 30 in 2026. 

TFLW project will be both her first Assistant Director and Actor role.