Fez — Moroccan actors Safia Lamrani and Reda Elazouar are set to take the stage in London on March 9 in a new edition of the improv theater show “Talking People,” spotlighting Moroccan talent within the UK’s contemporary theatre scene.

The performance will take place in London as part of the ongoing “Talking People” series, a theater project designed to explore the creative possibilities of non-comedic improv. The show is produced by Elina Saleh Franck, who co-created the concept alongside Richard Vincent.

The production aims to challenge traditional theatrical formats by allowing performers to build characters and relationships in real time rather than following a fixed script. Organizers say the approach encourages spontaneous storytelling and deeper engagement between actors and audiences.

A new chapter in improvisational theatre

“Talking People” emerged from a desire to experiment with live performance and reimagine the possibilities of improv as a creative catalyst. Each performance unfolds unpredictably, guided partly by the actors’ imagination and partly by audience interaction.

Unlike scripted productions, the actors shape the story moment by moment, creating unique characters and evolving relationships on stage.

The upcoming show centers on a couple navigating the search for love. From their first meeting to their final encounter, audience members will be able to question the characters and influence the direction of their relationship, shaping the narrative as it unfolds.

The result, organizers say, is a story that may shift between humor and heartbreak while remaining entirely improvised.

Moroccan actors take center stage

This edition of “Talking People” carries particular significance because both performers share Moroccan roots.

According to the organizers, the decision to cast two Moroccan actors reflects a deliberate effort to highlight North African talent in a prestigious London theater setting. Rather than centering identity as the theme of the story, the show allows the actors to inhabit universal narratives about relationships, conflict, and connection.

For the creators, the casting choice offers a way to present Moroccan performers confidently within global cultural spaces, contributing to broader representation on the international stage.

A cast with growing international careers

Safia Lamrani, an actor, writer, and improviser based in London, has appeared in several theatre productions and film projects. She recently performed in the London “50-Hour Improvathon,” an extended improvisation event, and is involved in the feature film “Drop by in a Dream.”

Her stage credits include “Noises Off,” “Hakaya” at Soho Theatre, and “Deen and Dunya” at The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Lamrani also recently launched her own production company, “Grand Socco Films,” which aims to build creative bridges between Tangier and London.

Reda Elazouar, also based in London, has built a growing career across film and television. He recently appeared alongside Mark Wahlberg in the Apple TV production “The Family Plan 2.”

Elazouar gained wider recognition for his role as Kidda in Reggie Yates’ film “Pirates,” which premiered at the SXSW festival and earned him a place on the British Independent Film Awards’ Best Newcomer longlist.

His television work includes roles in the Netflix series “Sex Education,” the Channel 4 drama “Baghdad Central,” BBC’s “EastEnders,” and the adaptation of “The Little Drummer Girl.”

As “Talking People” returns with its latest chapter, the London performance offers both actors an opportunity to bring Moroccan talent into an innovative theatrical format, reinforcing the growing visibility of Moroccan creatives on international stages.