Founded by Barber Shop Chronicles writer Inua Ellams, and featuring London’s new young people’s laureate Theresa Lola, R.A.P (Rhythm and…
Film News: Hustlers stars Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer
HUSTLERS, which is inspired by a viral 2016 New York Magazine article, follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who…
No Direct Flight August 2019, BFI Southbank – Ticket Offer 2 for 1!
The global Pan-Africanism movement was nearly a century old by the time the internet arrived. No surprise then that diasporic…
Lion King Review: Enchanting Remake Sticks Safely to Original
This year we have seen two Disney toons remake classics with Dumbo and Aladdin (Will Smith), The Lion King is…
SheCAN: Two Free Tickets to see Inna De Yard at Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House
We have teamed up with Somerset House to offer 1 lucky reader a SheCAN experience: two tickets for Inna De…
BFI presents Bacchanal: the World of Horace Ové
Join the BFI for a day of talks and rare film screenings exploring the inspiration and influence of legendary filmmaker-photographer-director…
BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES at The Roundhouse
Inua Ellams’ acclaimed play comes to the Roundhouse. Newsroom, political platform, local hotspot, confession box, preacher-pulpit and football stadium. For…
Videotalk: Yolande Mukagasana author of “Not My Time to Die”
It was at Africa Writes 2019 that Yolande Mukagasana spoke about her survivor testimony “Not My Time to Die”. It is 25 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, and the new English edition is now available. The book is translated by King’s Academic Dr Zoe Norridge, it is an account of how Yolande’s life […]
Ethical Bridal Wear: Sanyukta Sample Sale This Weekend
Find the wedding dress of your dreams at a price within your budget. The wedding dress sizes are ranging from…
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Lenny Henry UK Tour
The legendary Sir Lenny Henry will embark on a brand new UK tour this autumn. Following the October publication of…
Africa Writes: Margaret Busby OBE awarded Lifetime Achievement in African Literature
At Africa Writes 2019 on July 6th the inaugural Lifetime Achievement in African Literature award was presented to the renowned…
In Conversation with Lynette Linton New Artistic Director at the Bush
It’s not been that long since Director and playwright Lynette Linton has taken up her role as artistic director of…
Full Cast Announced For Mischief Theatre’s ‘Groan Ups’ – Vaudeville Theatre
Mischief Theatre, the Olivier award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, today announces the full cast for their brand-new…
The Roundhouse Champions work of Brown and Black Artist with FADES, BRAIDS & IDENTITY
This Summer the Roundhouse champions the work of Black and Brown artists. Barber Shop Chronicles comes to the venue’s iconic…
New Ashgate Gallery: Diaspora Features Works of Enam Gbewonyo
Curated by Rachel Oteng-Lartey, the exhibition highlights twenty artists of African and Caribbean heritage who work across ceramics, craft, jewellery,…
Lesley Nneka Arimah wins 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing
Alt A was at the Caine Prize Dinner to see Nigerian writer Lesley Nneka Arimah win the 2019 Caine Prize…
OnBox BBC 1 Tonight: Talking to Dark Money actor Ellen Thomas
BBC One has added a new show to its schedule Dark Money hits our screens tonight 8th July at 9pm.…
Review: Janelle Monáe’s Concert part of #MIF2019
Fresh from the Glastonbury stage Janelle Monáe commands a captive audience at Castlefield Bowl for the Manchester International Festival’s (MIF)…
Sotheby’s Institute: Introduction to Arts Marketing
Why Sotheby’s Institute? Arts marketing is a fast-paced and competitive industry. This unique five-day course provides participants with a thorough…
Channel 5 and The TV Collective to open doors to BAME-owned indies
Channel 5, part of Viacom International Media Networks, has a new initiative, working in partnership with Simone Pennant MBE, Founder…
Serpentine Galleries presents the Return of Park Nights with poet-artist Precious Okoyomon
Park Nights is the Serpentine Galleries’ annual series of experimental, interdisciplinary commissions in the Serpentine Pavilion, which presents eight new…
Goodman Gallery says good-bye to South African Artist David Koloane
The Goodman Gallery in South Africa announced David Koloane has died, aged 81. He passed away last night at his…
BCA Pathways: Widening Access to the Arts & Heritage Sector
Anyone who knows the Heritage sector is aware of the lack of diversity and inclusion, across all segments. Female employees,…
New Theatre Voices: Talking to Lorna Wells
‘Illusions of Liberty’ is a new play on at ‘The King’s Head Theatre, by Lorna Wells running 15th-16th July 2019,…
Entries for Alfred Fagon Award 2019 Open: CRITERIA FOR ENTRY
The competition is open to any playwright of Caribbean or African descent, resident in the UK, for the best original,…
YOKO ONO to Open Manchester International Festival with Bells for Peace
Yoko Ono invites members of the public to gather in Cathedral Gardens on 4 July 2019 to open Manchester International…
New Releases: Yesterday dir: Danny Boyle
Yesterday, everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Jack remembers their songs. He’s about to become a very big deal. From…
INEQUALITY IN MUSIC: A YEAR LATER VERY LITTLE HAS CHANGED FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS
For the second year running, UK record label Drama Musica and its partner project DONNE, Women in Music examined the programmes presented by 15…
Somerset House: VideoTalk: #Kaleidoscope Creative Director, Darrell Vydelingum
So what is Kalesidoscope? A new photography exhibition exploring identity and immigration in modern Britain. Main image: Darrell, Zak Ove and…
KALEIDOSCOPE: IMMIGRATION AND MODERN BRITAIN
Catch this photography exhibition which explores identity and immigration in modern Britain, with stills and moving image, Kaleidoscope showcases the works…
BFI Landmark Project: How digital shapes visual aesthetics of African Diaspora
The season will pair classic pan-African features such as Touki Bouki (Djibril Diop Mambéty, 1973) and Black Girl (Ousmane Sembène, 1966) with their daring…
All roads lead to Manchester International Festival (MIF) Idris & Kwame’s Tree, Janelle Monae, and Skepta more…our guide…
TREE_Manchester International Festival, Young Vic and Green Door Productions announced that Alfred Enoch (Harry Potter film series, How to Get…
August at BFI includes: The Last Tree and Do the Right Thing and Touki Bouki by Mambéty
This August BFI Southbank will celebrate the work of one the best-loved British actors of all time – the legendary CARY GRANT. Grant…
OnBOX: Dark Money comes to BBC One in July
Get ready for some gripping drama from 8 July at 9pm. A struggling family accepts a substantial pay-off from a…
Stratford Circus: Ballet Black Junior School Show
Join Ballet Black for the annual Summer Show with performances from the Junior School Students and Junior Associates Programme. This…
IBIZA: COTTON BEACH CLUB TO HOST EXCLUSIVE DINNER JAZZ SUPERSTAR GREGORY PORTER
Fancy a long weekend …. #Luxury beach club and dining destination, Cotton Beach Club Ibiza is hosting a one-night-only Gala…
SheCAN: Free Theatre Tickets BAME Women 3 Pairs of Tickets Othello-remixed
As part of the SheCAN initiative we are soft-launching our remit to get more BAME women to experience theatre who…
First Look Artwork 21 Bridges starring Chadwick Boseman with Sienna Miller
21 BRIDGES, directed by Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful) and starring Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), Sienna Miller (American Sniper,…
FINAL WEEK FOR APPLICATIONS Young Masters Art Prize 2019 – 5th Edition Call for Artists
www.young-masters.co.uk/apply Apply now for the ten year anniversary Deadline: 30 th June 2019
Birmingham Hippodrome: Ore Oduba to play Teen Angel in Grease some performances
TV presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Ore Oduba, will play the role of Teen Angel at certain performances…
Last Day in Paris for London show Rooms featuring Mowalola
LONDON show ROOMS provides a unique opportunity for emerging British designers to promote themselves outside London. The pop-up showroom is…
Young Vic presents Ruth Negga in PORTIA COUGHLAN
Ruth Negga the Academy Award-nominee makes her Young Vic debut as Portia Coughlan in Marina Carr’s haunting play, directed by Caroline Byrne. (Image Credit:…
Omnibus Theatre presents OTHELLO: REMIXED
Shakespeare’s gripping tragedy is remixed by Intermission Theatre Company, breathing fresh life into the stories of Othello, Iago and Desdemona…
Sweat by Lynn Nottage Transfers to West End to Gielgud Theatre
50 PERFORMANCES ONLY | 7 JUNE – 20 JULY_ The Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat by Lynn Nottage has transferred to…
AUTOGRAPH: Colourism & Photography
This talk will investigate structural #colourism in the history of photographic processes, emphasised through the invention of colour correction cards…
Imperial War Museums & Save the Children Highlight Plight of children During War in Yemen on World Refugee Day
Described by the UN as the “world’s worst” humanitarian crisis, the on-going conflict in Yemen has left an estimated 80%…
Catch Rachel Ama at Taste of London runs 19th – 23rd June
Are you ready to indulge in the best food, drink and live entertainment the capital has to offer…all in a…
BAFTA KIDS: YOUNG PRESENTER COMPETITION 2019 OPENS FOR ENTRIES
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) alongside First News is calling for entries for its annual BAFTA…
BUSH THEATRE: LYNETTE LINTON ANNOUNCES HER FIRST SEASON AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Lynette Linton has announced her inaugural season as Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre. The 2019 – 2020 season includes…
66th Cannes Lions 2019 now open 5 days of Creativity – Diversity on the Agenda with Kerry Washington and John Legend Participating
Diversity, inclusion and culture will be widely discussed in sessions such as Participant Media’s ‘Defining Art + Activism’ with Alfonso…
