What does it mean to be Black, gay, and British? Host Erick speaks with Dr. Martin Patrick — British author, poet, educator, and independent publisher — for a rich conversation on identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling.
Dr. Patrick shares the revival of his 1987 debut play, Where To Now, centered around a Black gay man’s existential journey against the backdrop of the 1981 Brixton Riots. It's the first play written by a Black British gay playwright to be staged in London.
He also discusses his latest novel, The Torment of Desire, and his commitment to portraying Black gay men with dignity, depth, and desire.
Together, Erick and Dr. Patrick explore the challenges of finding representation in publishing and why love and romance remain at the heart of Dr. Patrick’s writing.
A powerful, wide-ranging conversation about art, survival, and living with dignity intact.
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