Description: Dark and Light Theatre Company was formed by Frank Cousins in 1969 at Longfield Hall and became the Black Theatre of Brixton in 1975. Their pioneering work included forming a local youth theatre in the community which is shown here in this film as children of African Heritage learn about their culture and experience theatre and performance. The group closed its doors in 1977 due to funding issues with the local council and Arts Council.

The film shows children from diverse heritage from the local area, experiencing working with actors and listening to African drumming.

Scenes of a Moroccan musicians playing traditional music.

Children on stage in costumes doing improvised theatre performance. Children attending a performance of poetry and music. Interviewer talks about the importance of teaching children about their cultural heritage and how this issue is not approached in schools. Children in an improvised workshop.