Chinonyerem Odimba

Chinonyerem is the new Artistic Director and Chief Executive of tiata fahodzi.

Her play UNKNOWN RIVERS premiered at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs in October 2019, directed by Daniel Bailey with critics describing the show as “a poetic voyage of discovery” (The Times) and Chinonyerem as “a writer to watch” (The Guardian). 

Chinonyerem recently worked on a project called MY BEST FRIEND MARRIED A WARRIOR which aired on BBC iPlayer as part of a collection of monologues. She was selected for 4Stories On The Edge series with Blacklight Television and Channel 4. Her 30 mins film ADULTING broadcast on Channel 4.

She is also currently under commission with the Royal Exchange Manchester and Paines Plough and is currently working on attachment at the National Theatre. In 2023, Chinonyerem was named on The Stage 100, a list of the hundred most influential people working in theatre.

Her adaptation of THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER was the 2019 Christmas show at the Watermill Theatre.

Chinonyerem has written an episode as part of the BBC Radio 4 play series entitled IT IS YOUR COUNTRY NOW TOO, EVE which aired in December 2019.

Chinonyerem’s play PRINCESS & THE HUSTLER, as part of the Revolution Mix project with Eclipse Theatre and the Bristol Old Vic, opened in early 2019 to strong reviews followed by a UK tour. ★★★★ The Observer ★★★★ The Stage