Idris Elba tackled the power of imagination during a conversation at the inaugural SXSW London on Wednesday, which took place at Truman Brewery in the British capital’s Shoreditch neighborhood.

The actor’s experience with dyslexia, his development work in Africa and his vision to build out the theatrical circuit on the continent were among the various topics he touched on during a wide-ranging discussion, which was dubbed “Creativity as Capital for Change.”

The multi-hyphenate — actor, musician, filmmaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist — was interviewed by British radio broadcaster and TV show host Clara Amfo in a session that easily drew the largest crowd of SXSW London so far, with a line snaking around the block. Joining the star on stage were several of his collaborators, inclu

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