SELECTED CREDITS
FILM
BFI Network/BBC/Tannahill Productions
Writer, Director
Prod. Katie Sinclair
Official Selection:
Aesthetica Film Festival 2021
American Black Film Festival 2021
British Urban Film Festival 2022
Brooklyn Film Festival 2022
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2021
Fantastic Fest 2021 - Winner: Best Film, Fantastic Shorts
FastNet Film Festival 2022
HollyShorts Film Festival 2021
London Film Festival 2023
London Short Film Festival 2022
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival 2022
Palm Springs ShortsFest 2022 - Nominee: Best Narrative Short
Pan African Film Festival 2022 - Nominee: Best Narrative Short
Rhode Island International Film Festival 2021
St Albans Film Festival 2022
Underwire Film Festival 2022
Urbanworld Film Festival 2021
THEATRE
Almeida Theatre
Dir. Monique Touko
"An exciting writer and one to be watched.' – The Guardian
"I love the writing of Baruwa-Etti... utterly transfixing...
as nerve-racking as a thriller." – What’s On Stage
"Phenomenally well written. Baruwa-Etti isn’t just a young writer
to watch in the future, he’s one to watch right now." – The Upcoming
"Glittering invention... Fierce, funny and fascinating." – The Stage
Paines Plough, Roundabout
Dir. Kaleya Baxe
★★★★
"Capture[s] the messy complexities of activism, social change and
personal ambition…Baruwa-Etti has the skill of making all these
perspectives equally compelling." – The Guardian
★★★★
"A clever and compassionate play… ‘Half-Empty Glasses’ doesn’t call
for an end to activism – just for empathy in activism." – Time Out
★★★★
It's a play of ideas that are rich… Baruwa-Etti writes with fluency
and skill, constantly emphasising complexity over simplicity."
– WhatsOnStage
The Yard Theatre
Dir. Taio Lawson
Shortlisted: Promising Playwright, Evening Standard Theatre Awards
★★★★
“One of the most original and inventive shows I’ve seen in years –
atmospheric, beautifully acted and designed… This new piece confirms
[Baruwa-Etti] as a seriously exciting new talent.” – Evening Standard
★★★★
“Baruwa-Etti’s play manages something seriously impressive. It's rich
in metaphors and ambiguities, while also being chest-tighteningly
specific” – Time Out
★★★★
“A bold, troubling, brilliant examination of the devastating effects
of depression” – WhatsOnStage
★★★★
“An exhilarating production. The performances are so rich, the
premise so compelling” – The Stage
★★★★★
“A perfect marriage of a considered script and creative and impactful
staging, it’s not one to miss.” – The Rendition
“Delivers originality in lashings. [Baruwa-Etti] is a real talent
and his innovation is at this play’s heart.” – The Guardian
THE SUN, THE MOON, AND THE STARS
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Dir. Nadia Fall
Shortlisted: Best New Play, Alfred Fagon Awards
Shortlisted: Most Promising Playwright, Off West End Awards
★★★★
“Yoruba myth, Greek tragedy, Tarantino-esque revenge fantasy
and Shakespeare swirl together in this searingly articulate cry of pain,
rage and hope… This debut play is one that stands out” – The Stage
★★★★★
“It is a challenging and staggering play,
and a story that leaves me with hope” – A Younger Theatre
★★★★
“This is a blinder” – The Evening Standard
★★★★
The Observer
“Unmissable... entrancing... epic" – Time Out
“Dynamic and gripping” – The Guardian