PATRICE ETIENNE
Playwright • Screenwriter
Born in Hackney and shaped by its wider communities, Patrice Etienne is a playwright, screenwriter and director best known for his play Venus/Mars, which explores a 21st-century romance in London and the complexities of love and intimacy.
Alongside his own writing, Patrice has worked on Oscar-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney’s In the Red and Brown Water. He is also Managing Director of Nuwave Pictures, a London-based production company. As a young person growing up in Hackney, his interest in playwriting developed through his involvement in the Young Writers’ Programme at Soho Theatre.
Why Hackney Matters
Hackney continues to be an important part of Patrice’s work with young people. He has delivered the Performance BTEC at Hackney Community College and worked with young people through Newlon Fusion and Inspire. His contribution reflects a continued commitment to creating opportunities for young people in the borough and supporting them to build confidence and develop skills for their futures.
Did you know?
Patrice began acting at just seven years old when he joined the Anna Scher Theatre in Islington. He has described the experience as helping him build confidence and come out of his shell. He went on to appear in the BBC children’s television programme Byker Grove for five years, before developing his career as a writer.