Mythos Convos With Robin Belfield: Director of Anansi the Spider

🎙️ Welcome back, Afro Mythos family!

We’re Solomon and Adwoa! and today, we’re joined by a very special guest: Robin Belfield, Associate Director at the Unicorn Theatre and director of the brilliant new production Anansi the Spider. Book or learn more at the Unicorn Theatre. The Unicorn Theatre

In this episode, we explore how one of Africa’s most beloved tricksters continues to evolve, from West African folktales to Caribbean storytelling to modern British theatre. Robin shares how Anansi the Spider brings together music, drumming, and immersive storytelling to connect generations across the African diaspora.

✨ In This Episode:

• From Ghana to the Caribbean to Britain: How Anansi’s journey across oceans mirrors the movement of people and stories through history.

• The Trickster’s Many Faces: Why Anansi remains timeless, mischievous, wise, flawed, and profoundly human.

• Storytelling as Community: How theatre revives the traditional role of the griot, turning audiences into participants in a living story.

• Culture, Connection & Continuity: Why Anansi the Spider matters for both children and adults, and how these tales spark curiosity about African heritage.

🎧 Why Listen?

If you’re fascinated by how African folktales travel, transform, and stay alive through art, this conversation is for you. Robin’s reflections remind us that stories like Anansi’s don’t just entertain, they connect us to our roots, our resilience, and each other.

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💬 Let’s talk:

Which version of Anansi did you grow up with, the West African, Caribbean, or modern London one? How do you see his spirit in today’s stories? Share your thoughts and tag us to keep the conversation going.

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