In this episode, we meet Bonnie and AFLO. the Poet.
Bonnie is a year 9 student at Thomas Bennett School and has lived in Crawley her entire life. She shares her home with her mum and cares for three dogs and three cats. Bonnie enjoys listening to Drake, The Weekend, and Melanie Martinez. She describes herself as compassionate, creative, and ‘not dramatic at all’!
AFLO. the poet (she/they) is an award-winning Brighton-based spoken word artist, activist and academic. They embrace creative expression to disrupt the status quo and inspire social change. AFLO. uses poetry as a vehicle to address hard-hitting topics, particularly racism and mental health.
Bonnie takes AFLO on an adventure through Crawley town centre. From how amazing Toby Carvey’s roasts are to the importance of self-care - This is a joyous conversation.
CREDITS
Crawley Stories - a Creative Crawley, Creative Playground and Theatre Centre production
Host - Rob Watt
Producer - Ben Di Meo
Executive Producers - Louise Blackwell, Sophie Eustace, Emma Rees
Original Music - Brandon Knights
Editor - Zach Smithson
Edited at Gatwick Production Studios
Graphic Design - Ben Lintott
Filming - Nick Atkins, Megan Melloy
Film Trailer Editor - Nick Atkins
Runners - Shawwal Ali, Matthew Holmberg, Denis Fabian Ursache
With Thanks to: AFLO. the poet, Allan, Andy, Bonnie, Ceali, Ellee, Freya, Helen, Anna Howie, Iffat, Max, Oscar, Patience, Sarah Pimenta, Sam, Hazelwick School, Shannon, Karl Singporewala, Woodzy.
Creative Director - Louise Blackwell
Associate Director (Production) - Sam Evans
Finance & Admin Coordinator - Lara Hockman
Producer - Becky Jones
Digital Content Coordinator - Ben Lintott
Community Engagement Manager - Erin Beesley
Project Co-Director - Louise Blackwell
Project Co-Director - Sophie Eustace
Head of Learning and Production - Sam Evans
Community Producer - Becky Jones
Communication & Admin Assistant - Harriet McDermott
Evaluation and Admin Assistant - Pav Randhawa
Marketing Manager - Rachel Bellman
Future Maker Producer - Ben Di Meo
Programme & Admin Co-ordinator - Becky Ide
Finance Manager - David Lewis
Community Partnerships Producer - Moni Onojeruo
Executive Director & CEO - Emma Rees
Artistic Director - Rob Watt
Funded by Arts Council England