Olufemi Ogunsanwo MBE, professionally known as Femi Oguns, is a multifaceted British creative force, excelling as a playwright, theatre producer, and founder of Identity Theatre School and Identity Drama School.
As a playwright, his inaugural production, Torn, made its debut at the Arcola Theatre in Dalston, London, presenting a Romeo and Juliet-inspired narrative centered around the Nigerian and Jamaican communities in London.
Receiving mixed reviews, Torn was described by The Stage as a "lively and relevant new play" yet "clunky", while The Times characterized it as "street smart" but "a sprawling, chaotic piece of writing in dire need of the guidance of a disciplined script editor".
As an accomplished actor, Oguns has showcased his talents in various British television shows, including Prime Suspect 6: The Last Witness, The Bill, and EastEnders, as well as on the stage at the Arcola theatre.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the acting profession, Oguns was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2014 Birthday Honours.
