Yusuf has trained in online theatre making and workshop facilitation by Ned Bennett. He has directed several online pieces including a piece of new writing as part of an Actor Awareness virtual Scratch Night and a South Asian Scratch Night, which he also produced with his Theatre Company.  

Yusuf has also facilitated many workshops online with Pursued by a Dragon and Part of the Main.  

Between the Walls

A collection of spoken word, movement and music in response to the pandemic. Made by Pursued by a Dragon Theatre Company.

Directed by Yusuf Niazi

Spoken Word: Lockdown- Written and Performed by Jessica Andrade

Early Morning- Written by Shemekka Proud, Performed by Stephanie Stevens

Stimulated Friends- Written and Performed by Iftikhar Latif

Choose Covid-19- Written and Performed by Lewis Watts

Between the Walls- Written by Pursued by a Dragon, Performed by Pedro Santos

Movement Performances:

Group Choreography by Kelly Horne and Bryan Carvalho

Music by Ben Devlin

Edited by Effie French

Beautiful!!

Pedro Araújo

South Asian Scratch Night

Pursued by a Dragon Theatre Company Presents a Night of New Writing, Music and Dance, made by South Asian Artists.

I’ve never seen anything like this before. I can’t believe I’m saying that in 2020

Neutral Noise

Finally – A platform where South Asian creatives are given the opportunity to shine.

Pay TM

So inspiring & brilliant to see all of this talent come together, well done to everybody involved in it! It makes me so happy to see South Asians within the arts!

Medley