Re-Enchanting Re-Enchanting... storytelling - Adjoa Andoh
Jan 14, 2026
Adjoa Andoh, an award-winning actress noted for her role as Lady Danbury in Bridgerton, shares captivating insights on storytelling and identity. She discusses her experience judging the Booker Prize and the impact of narratives on empathy. Adjoa highlights the importance of older female characters and how Bridgerton resonated during the pandemic. She emphasizes the arts as a form of 'soul work' and advocates for diverse representation in theatre, urging the need to create space for everyone to share their unique stories.
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Respect Authors' Stamina
- As a Booker Prize judge, honour authors' stamina by matching reading commitment and treating their work with respect.
Church, Chapel And Bell Rings
- She attended both chapel and church as a child, ringed bells, joined choirs for pocket money, but found formal church colder than chapel.
Lead By Explaining Every Step
- When leading worship or public rituals, assume people are unfamiliar and guide them through every step to avoid embarrassment or confusion.
