Elmarsa Gallery in Dubai is pleased to present the exhibition of the work of self-taught Algerian artist Baya Mahieddine known as…
Media Partner: Speakers, Panelists Revealed for 6th LSE Africa Summit 2019
In the build-up to announcing keynote speakers, organisers of the annual conference, which holds at the London School of Economics…
Zawe Ashton My Life, On & Off Screen: BFI & Radio Times Television Festival
Join Zawe Ashton at the largest and most prestigious television festival in the UK, at her talk on Sunday 14 April…
Lennie James Wins Royal Television Society Programme Award For Writer of “Save Me”
Winners of the prestigious Royal Television Society Programme Awards (RTS) were this Tuesday 19th March by comedian Shappi Khorsandi at…
Inua Ellams’ new play The Half God of Rainfall
“‘For thousands of years, Gods enjoyed full dominion over the lives of men. As prayers dwindled, Gods felt their power…
NewYork: 18th Tribeca Honours In Living Color
Twenty-five years after its finale, the cast and creator of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show In Living Color will reunite to reflect…
OnSTAGE Interview: Sule Rimi in The American Clock by Arthur Miller
Sule Rimi is on stage at the Old Vic in The American Clock a play by renowned playwright Miller. The actor…
Tate Modern: Kara Walker Undertakes 2019 Hyundai Commission for Turbine Hall
Tate Modern and Hyundai Motor announced that Kara Walker will create the next annual Hyundai Commission. Walker is renowned for…
Talking to Winsome Pinnock ahead of Passages: A Windrush Celebration at Royal Court
London born playwright and academic Winsome Pinnock’s parents were both migrants from Jamaica. She was the first Black woman to…
Review: Richard II A Historic Moment in British Theatre
History is not something that makes itself we make history!! And the Shakespeare’s Globe has just made history with its…
VideoTALK: Ashley Walters Actor star of Bulletproof at BFI Future Film Festival
BFI Future Film Festival 2019 has finished the 12th BFI Future Film Festival -is the UK’s most important film…
Talking to Tobi Bakare of Death in Paradise
British Actor Tobi Bakare is a one of the main cast members on BBC One drama Death in Paradise, filmed…
Sky One and Sky Kids Moominvalley Trailer
Moominvalley is based on the cherished Moomin stories by Finnish-Swedish artist Tove Jansson, and will consist of two series of…
Film Release: Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL
In cinemas March 8, set in the 1990s, #Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen…
#Connect: Black Women in Theatre Spring 2019
Taking inspiration from Desert Island Discs, Winsome Pinnock will ask her chosen guests – what are the things that nurture them? There…
News: London’s creative sector has failed to diversify – how can we change that?
The report, supported by Swarovski Foundation, suggests that class and ethnicity can too often determine a young person’s success in gaining employment…
WIN COPIES: BBC One Series 8 Death in Paradise on DVD 4th March: Shyko Amos Interview
OBIE winning actress Shyko Amos joined the cast of Death in Paradise in series 8, as the niece of Commissioner Selwyn. Fans…
Review: Arthur Miller’s Epic Tale of the Great Depression at Old Vic
“The American Clock” is a play written by Arthur Miller, a vaudeville, as the dramatic show includes comedy, dancing, (exquisite)…
REVIEW: BFI Future FILM Festival 2019
The UK’s most relevant film industry festival for young, emerging filmmakers (aged 16-25) took place at BFI Southbank from 21st…
Chicago’s Patron Gallery presents GREG BREDA & MYRA GREENE Glimmers Through Dark Matter
GREG BREDA (Main Image credit: GREG BREDA, I find it hard to say, 2019, acrylic on vellum. 65.25″x 61.25″) Through a…
BFI Flare Returns with Themes of “Heart”, “Bodies” and “Minds”
Opening 21-31st March, BFI Flare, London’s premier LGBTQ+ film festival will screen the latest LGBTQ+ films at BFI Southbank. The…
Stratford Circus: Becoming by Ayo-Dele Edwards
“I am forever becoming. Growing from strength to strength, learning, changing, daily unfolding…” Ayo-Dele was born in London, and moved…
SheCAN: Hazel Holder Voice Coach on Richard II
We cannot get enough of the talent on the Shakespeare’s Globe all female all women of colour production of Richard…
Diary: LET’S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS
Let’s Dance International Frontiers (LDIF) 2019 will celebrate nine years of bringing innovative dance from around the world to Leicester. …
Mayor declares London Open as Capital hosts Citizenship Ceremony
Sadiq Khan highlights the contribution of Londoners from diverse backgrounds and shows that London is open to talent, creativity and…
Africa Oyé Festival 2019
Sefton Park will once again be taken over by the music and culture of Africa and the diaspora, for two…
RAF Museum presents Pilots of The Caribbean: Flying Colours
Black achievement in the Royal Air Force is being celebrated in Pilots of the Caribbean: Flying Colours. “It’s a story…
Fabric Africa: Stories Told Through Textile
Fabric Africa is a stunning snapshot of the diversity of modern and historic textiles from across the continent of Africa.…
Larry Achiampong & David Blandy | Genetic Automata
Genetic Automata by Larry Achiampong and David Blandy forms the first part of an ambitious new body of works by…
Paul Smith Gallery: DANAD Design exhibition
If you enjoy art and art history this is for you. An exhibition of works celebrating DANAD’s 60th Anniversary by…
Interview: David Oyelowo Star of BBC One drama Les Misérables
Adapted by the award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies, Les Misérables maps the story of Jean Valjean and his nemesis, police officer…
Regina King joins Halle Berry and Viola Davis and Spike Lee and Mahershala Ali All Winners on Oscars Night
Regina Kings was among 7 black artists winning an Oscar at this years un-hosted event, awarded the best supporting actress…
BFI Future Film: The Hotspot: Ashley Walters + The Events Not to Miss!
Actor and musician Ashley Walters joins BFI Future film this Sunday 24th Feb for a no-holds barred Ask Me Anything…
WIN 2 PAIRS OF TICKETS: Ground-breaking Shakespeare’s Globe Production of Richard II! All Women and all Women of Colour!
Alt Africa has teamed up with the Shakespeare’s’ Globe to give away 2 pairs of tickets to some lucky readers.…
SheCAN: Interview Kiki Layne: “Seeing Lupita encouraged confidence about..my chocolate skin and my natural hair” Lead #BealeStreet
She beat 300 rivals to the role after what she describes as a “chemistry reading” with co-star Stephan James. Her…
Human Rights Watch Film Festival, London Inspirational Voices Demanding Change
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival will be presented in London from 13 to 22 March 2019, featuring 15 award-winning…
Gate Theatre: Anthony Simpson-Pike Directs “The Ridiculous Darkness”
“I was attracted primarily by the humour of the script. It’s genuinely one of the funniest plays I’ve read. And…
Beyond: Paris-London. Music Migrations New Exhibition includes “costume of Fela” and Playlist of #King Sunny Ade’s Juju Music
Opening in March 2019 Paris-London. Music Migrations presents more than 600 documents and works of art related to music – instruments, costumes, photos,…
Sundance London Returns to Picturehouse in May 2019
The fifth annual Sundance London will take place from the 30th of May to the 2nd of June 2019. The…
SheCAN: English Novelist Andrea Levy Dies: Celebrate Her Legacy
Windrush chronicler/writer Andrea Levy, has died, aged 62, from cancer. Levy started writing in her 30’s and the three novels she…
BFI Future Film Festival presents… Redcon-1 + Q&A
A squad of eight Special Forces soldiers is sent on a rescue mission to a city ruled by the undead.…
“Is This Tomorrow?” at the Whitechapel Gallery: Artist Kapwani Kiwanga Collaborates With Adjaye Associates
More than 60 years on Is This Tomorrow? is derived from This is Tomorrow, one of the most prominent exhibitions…
SheCAN: Shakespeare’s Globe’s Richard II: Talking to Adjoa Andoh and Lynette Linton
Powerful and inspiring these two women need no introduction, so what we have is an accomplished actress/director of radio, stage…
FILM NEWS: Octavia Spencer stars in Ma
Everybody’s welcome at Ma’s. But good luck getting home safe. Oscar® winner Octavia Spencer stars as Sue Ann, a loner…
Cottons: Calling all lovebirds. Only a few spots left!
Celebrate your Valentine’s Day with Cottons and enjoy the special Valentine’s menu with a hint of Caribbean flavour! The award-winning…
OLD VIC presents The American Clock
‘For them the clock would never strike midnight, the dance and the music could never stop…’ Visionary director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre &…
Books: Diversity by June Sarpong
Broadcaster/author June Sarpong in an recent interview talked about being excluded from a photo shoot by her then employers MTV,…
Curators Announced for 2019 Lagos Biennial II
The Àkéte Art Foundation announce curators for the 2019 edition of the Lagos Biennial: Antawan I. Byrd Hansi Momodu-Gordon, and Tosin Oshinowo…
BFI African Odysseys present UK Premiere of Sprinter + Q&A hosted by Akala
All roads lead to the BFI this Saturday 16 February 2019 14:00 NFT1 Storm Saulter’s award-winning follow-up to his feature debut…
Chineke! Orchestra to perform at Barbican/Culture Mile Sound Unbound
Sound Unbound, the ambitious weekend-long project celebrating classical music from the medieval era to the present day returns 18-19 May…
