Adédàmọ́lá Láoyè

Raised in London, by a Nigerian parent, I am an actor, writer, and director for stage and screen. I am particularly increased in stories emerging from the African continent coupled with a focus on black masculinity and UK social class dynamics. During 2021/22 I served as President of The Cambridge Footlights, leading standup/sketch comedy across London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and internationally.

My previous staged directorial works have each received 5-star critical reviews and were shortlisted as 'Highlights of the Year' by Varsity.

My debut short film 'Stay With Me' was named winner of 'Film at Jesus' Winter Competition 2022 judged by casting directors Jina Jay and Shaheen Baig.

I am represented as an actor by Nina Lee Management.

Credits

ACTING:

- Bono | FENCES | Corpus Playroom | 2017
- Sizwe | Sizwe Bansi Is Dead | Corpus Playroom | 2018

ACTING | WRITING | DIRECTING:

STAY WITH ME | Winner of 'Film at Jesus' 2022 Winter Short Film Competition | Selected for Mono Box Short Film Festival 2022

Mandem On The Bridge - In development

DIRECTING:

The Convert | ADC Theatre | 2019
PASS OVER | ADC Theatre | 2021

Training

Soho Theatre Comedy Standup Lab | 2021


University of Cambridge | BA Hons. Human, Social, and Political Sciences | 2022