Elan Ayana Davies is an Award-Winning Actor, and a Welsh-Zambian-South African writer. In 2023, she was awarded the ‘Best Performer in a Play Award’ at The Stage Debut Awards, becoming the first ever actor to win for a production in the Welsh Language. Further credits: Trouble in Butetown, Donmar Warehouse (2023), Mudtown, UKTV (2024), Doctor Who, BBC (2024), Itopia, S4C (2024) As a writer, Elan has been a part of many writer’s schemes at several prestigious theatre’s including ‘Royal Court’s Plays from ur Notes App’ scheme, Burnt Orange Theatre Co. and National Theatre. BLACK LOVE marks Elan’s debut as a playwright.