Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega has been announced as patron for Theatre Peckham, and launches the new Name A Seat campaign, which underpins a fundraising campaign for the theatre's new home in Peckham.

Boyega commented 'As a graduate of the company, I am honoured to be in a position to give back to Theatre Peckham, beginning with the Name A Seat fundraising campaign. I admire Theatre Peckham's continued mission to increase diversity in the creative industries, inspiring young people like myself to be the change we want to see in this industry'.