Meet the innovative Viola Llewellyn who leads the Fintech conversation across the African continent and for women in Fintech. She…
Southbank Centre: Nile Rodgers’ Meltdown
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Alt Guide to “Get Up, Stand Up Now” at Somerset House
It started on the 12th of June and runs until the 15th of September 2019, hosted by the historic Somerset…
On Stage Interview: Martina Laird in King Hedley II Stratford East
Most UK fans would know Martina Laird as the tough and sassy Comfort Jones in the BBC’s ‘Casualty’. She was…
Exclusive Interview with Fraser James who plays George Padmore in new film “Hero”
Alt A Review managed to talk to Fraser James who plays George Padmore in the new Frances-Anne Solomon film Hero.…
Death of A Salesman transfers to Piccadilly Theatre, Tickets on Sale 12 June
Transferring from the Young Vic, Death of a Salesman stars the American actor Wendell Pierce (Loman) with an all black…
Review: Let’s Talk About “Custody” at Ovalhouse
“Custody” has arrived in London after performing at Coventry, Sheffield and Huddersfield in May this year. Created by Urban Wolf,…
Next two Guest Artistic Directors of NYDC: Russell Maliphant and Alesandra Seutin
Entering its eighth year, National Youth Dance Company (NYDC), the country’s flagship company for young dancers run by Sadler’s Wells, appoints its…
Max Mara Art Prize Winner Helen Cammock at Whitechapel Gallery
Interweaving women’s stories of loss and resilience with seventeenth century Baroque music by female composers, a new body of work…
Goodman Gallery to Open a London Gallery this Autumn
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Yinka Shonibare to give Talk at Wish Africa Expo
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Business News: John Lewis has a New Chairman Sharon White
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Review: Electrifying Dance Theatre Hybrid Bronx Gothic Hits Young Vic -Twerk Twerk!!
Not knowing what to expect from the pre-show performance we got a bit more than we bargained for, as we…
Art Basel: Kapwani Kiwanga and Kiluanji Kia Henda on Unlimited
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C Ø P P E R F I E L D Gallery: Larry Achiampong & David Blandy: The Grid
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Review- Salt at the Royal Court Theatre: An Open Wound in a Salty Sea
“Salt.” is a fascinating, autobiographical monologue written by Selina Thompson, an artist and writer whose work is well-known worldwide for…
Ovalhouse and Faith Drama presents CUSTODY
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Major David Koloane Career Survey Opens at Iziko South African National Gallery
The Iziko South African National Gallery, with the support of Goodman Gallery, are pleased to present A Resilient Visionary: Poetic Expressions…
THE GLASS MENAGERIE / HOARD – Interview with Femi Elufowoju jr.
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Review: Oh “MA” You scare me..Octavia Spencer Does Creepy too Well
“MA” Oscar winner Spencer is the creepy loner Sue Ann who is on a mission to get revenge on her…
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Film Review: Dirty God
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Birmingham Hippodrome: The Color Purple
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New theatre voices: J’Ouvert at Theatre503
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Egypt and Somalia share African Poetry Prize
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Sundance London 2019: Corporate Animals Review
Demi Moore (Lucy) is the egotistical boss who runs Incredible Edibles, an edible cutlery start-up business, on a team-building mission in New…
Everything You Need to Know about Edinburgh International Film Festival
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Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah Announces 2020 Programme – Cush Jumbo makes debut in Hamlet
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new theatre voices: ‘Illusions of Liberty’ by Lorna Wells at King’s Head Theatre
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SheCAN Interview with Enam Gbewonyo
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CASTING News: BBC ONE DRAMA NOUGHTS + CROSSES
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Interview: Selina Thompson Writer of Salt at Royal Court Theatre
1. When did you start working as a writer/theatre maker? In 2011! I had had a breakdown, so was doing…
HERO the movie UK Cinema Release opens 22nd June 2019
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City Hall: Africa in London Festival Launches Encouraging Creative Enterprise
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Review: August Wilson’s Epic Play King Hedley II at Theatre Royal Stratford East
The Pulitzer prize winner August Wilson (Fences) was one of the most influential voices of black America, Wilson who died in…
Review: Hoard comes to Arcola Theatre: Its a Funny One..
“Do you enjoy sprinkling sand in my garri, hm? Stop p—–ing on my dreams! I could be discovered down Ridley…
Review: White Pearl at Royal Court Theatre
White pearls don’t always favour… Written by the multidisciplinary Thai-Australian artist Anchuli Felicia King, this hilarious theatrical comedy hits the…
Bronx Gothic at the Young Vic Exclusive £10 Ticket Offer
Part theatre, part dance and part visual art installation, the UK premiere of Okwui Okpokwasili’s Bronx Gothic comes to the…
Sheffield DocFest ’19 screens “What You Gonna Do When the World’s On Fire?”
Summer 2017, a string of brutal police killings of young African American men has sent shockwaves throughout the country. A…
Screening today at Cannes 16 May: Mati Diop’s Film “Atlantic” – Niece of Senegalese Cinema pioneer Makes History
With her feature film directorial debut with “Atlantic,” in competition and, a world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this…
Sheffield DocFest Program Launch: Ways of Seeing
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FAIRTRADE CELEBRATES 25TH BIRTHDAY SINCE FIRST PRODUCTS LAUNCHED IN UK
This October Fairtrade kicks off its 25th birthday celebrations with a long weekend of parties, activities and events from Friday 4th–…
HUGUETTE CALAND at Tate St Ives
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New York: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Wraps
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair took place from the 3rd to 5th May 2019 in Manhattan, NY, boasting record-breaking attendance.…
