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Rhinoceros at the Almeida Theatre
★★★★ Observer ★★★★Time Out. Omar Elerian’s Rhinoceros is a wild, hilarious whirlwind—packed with bold satire, playful chaos, a...
Tam Joseph – This Green and Pleasant Land
Tam Joseph’s “This Green and Pleasant Land” exhibition dives into identity, culture, and social issues with his striking...
Keep The Moon Amongst Ourselves: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
ICYMI Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s latest works blend quiet drama and mystery, showing introspective characters in moody, staged scenes f...
All The Happy Things
All The Happy Things. A dark comedy about the power of Black sisterhood and grief, Sienna sees and talks to her dead sister, blurrin...
Alterations at The National Theatre
★★★★ Guardian. ★★★★ Telegraph. Last two days to see Alterations at the National Theatre . Era-defining comedy, illuminating the aspi...
Christina Kimeze: Between Wood and Wheel
Christina Kimeze’s vibrant “Between Wood and Wheel” exhibition explores freedom, flight, and escape through stunning, te...
Noah Davis at The Barbican
★★★★★ Time Out. Noah Davis’s stunning retrospective at the Barbican showcases his poignant, dreamlike work, reflecting Black l...
Main Character Energy at Soho Theatre
Temi Wilkey’s “Main Character Energy” blends comedy, music, and self-reflection, exploring identity, ambition, and racis...
Our Favourite Exhibitions of 2024 Pt1
Firelei Báez’s Sueño de la Madrugada explores colonial histories, Afro-Caribbean folklore, and identity through installations, paint...
Material Sensibilities @October_Gallery
Material Sensibilities @October_Gallery brings together sculptures, ceramics and paintings. Each piece explores materiality and the...
The Spook Who Sat By The Door
The Spook Who Sat By The Door the cult classic first published by Margaret Busby in 1969. A landmark republication by Jacaranda Book...
Lil. Miss. Lady. at Barbican Centre
LAST FEW TICKETS!! Part rave, part drama, HighRise return with an immersive history of Grime, told through the eyes of a trailblazin...
Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew
Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet , Yew – Coral Wylie’s debut play explores queerness, grief, and generational connections through ga...
Dak’Art Biennale 2024 – Pt 4
The Dak’Art Biennale is a major contemporary art event every two years in Dakar, Senegal. This edition’s theme was The W...
Dak’Art Biennale 2024 – Pt3
The Dak’Art Biennale is a major contemporary art event every two years in Dakar, Senegal. This edition’s theme was The W...
ANAMNESIS-K perform Kepone Indigo
ANAMNESIS-K performed Kepone Indigo at the Dak’art Biennale 2024. The piece reflects on history, ancestral connections, violen...
Cheick Diallo modernizes African craftsmanship
Cheick Diallo, a Malian designer, fuses traditional craftsmanship and modern materials, creating globally acclaimed upcycled furnitu...
Dak’Art Biennale 2024 – Pt2
Established in 1989, the Dak’Art Biennale showcases contemporary African art, exploring diverse perspectives. Design made a welcome...