Colin Archibald

Colin Archibald is a playwright, spoken word artist and coach whose work is rooted in lived experience. Of Jamaican heritage and shaped by a multicultural upbringing, his journey has taken him from London to Australia and beyond, exploring themes of identity, belonging and reinvention. Through storytelling, Colin reflects on masculinity, cultural identity, healing and what it means to feel at home. His acclaimed play Oceans Apart captures these themes of distance, heritage and connection. Professionally, he has worked in community development, mentoring and leadership, supporting individuals through personal and professional transitions.

Colin Archibald adalah seorang penulis naskah, seniman spoken word, dan coach yang karyanya terinspirasi dari pengalaman hidupnya sendiri. Dengan warisan Jamaika dan latar belakang multikultural, ia pernah tinggal di London dan Australia, serta mengeksplorasi tema identitas, rasa memiliki, dan perubahan diri. Melalui penceritaan, Colin berbicara tentang maskulinitas, identitas budaya, proses penyembuhan, dan makna merasa di rumah. Naskahnya yang terkenal, Oceans Apart, mengangkat tema jarak, warisan, dan keterhubungan. Dalam perjalanan profesionalnya, ia bekerja di bidang pengembangan komunitas, mentoring, dan kepemimpinan, mendampingi orang-orang melalui transisi pribadi maupun karier.