Twayna Mayne: Black Woman

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Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a Black British Woman

Featuring stand-up recorded at Up The Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, comedian Twayna Mayne explores colourism as part of an exploration of her Black British Identity.

Comedian Twayna Mayne was trans-racially adopted and in this episode she looks at ‘colourism’ as she explores her own Black British female identity. Along with stand-up in front of a live audience she chats to other women about their shared experiences, with this episode featuring a contribution from writer Danielle Dash.

First broadcast in November 2019.

Producer: Julia McKenzie
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Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman.

Comedian Twayna Mayne explores her identity as a black British woman. Along with stand-up in front of a live audience, she chats to other women about their shared experiences.

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