About
Temi Wilkey is a Black British queer playwright, performer, and comedian whose writing and performances explore representation, family, identity, and the arts.
Biography
Wilkey wrote The High Table, a stage drama about two women planning a Nigerian wedding. She has also written for television and created Main Character Energy, a one-woman show that combines theatrical comedy, cabaret, and reflections on performing.
In interviews, Wilkey has discussed the importance of Black queer stories, the challenges of being seen as a leading actor, and the ways her Nigerian heritage shapes her work.
BQW Impact
Wilkey places queer Black women within stories of romance, family, creative ambition, and humor. Her plays and performances expand possibilities for Black queer representation in British theatre.