Frank Cousins(I)
- Actor
Frank Cousins left the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London
having gained the prestigious Acting Prize. He appeared extensively on
British television and on the London Stage before founding his own
fringe theater company, 'The Dark & Light Theatre' in South London.
At the time (1970s) this was the only Black theater in Britain to have
its own Theatre building, Longfield Hall. As well as productions in its
hone venue, the theater company toured extensively throughout the
British Isles, showcasing Black actors in groundbreaking contemporary
works by Black playwrights.
Frank's work with the Dark & Light Theatre has recently been recognized
by Lambeth Council, South London, and now forms part of the innovative
'Black History Walk' around the Borough. Frank was selected by Great
Britain to direct the UK's drama entry to FESTAC (Festival of Black &
African Arts) held in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1977.
Currently he and his wife live in Spain, and Frank travels extensively
in the USA and Caribbean.
having gained the prestigious Acting Prize. He appeared extensively on
British television and on the London Stage before founding his own
fringe theater company, 'The Dark & Light Theatre' in South London.
At the time (1970s) this was the only Black theater in Britain to have
its own Theatre building, Longfield Hall. As well as productions in its
hone venue, the theater company toured extensively throughout the
British Isles, showcasing Black actors in groundbreaking contemporary
works by Black playwrights.
Frank's work with the Dark & Light Theatre has recently been recognized
by Lambeth Council, South London, and now forms part of the innovative
'Black History Walk' around the Borough. Frank was selected by Great
Britain to direct the UK's drama entry to FESTAC (Festival of Black &
African Arts) held in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1977.
Currently he and his wife live in Spain, and Frank travels extensively
in the USA and Caribbean.