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FOLLOW THE SIGNS – sign language hip hop theatre show
FOLLOW THE SIGNS is a fully BSL-led hip-hop gig theatre show, performed through BSL, rap, spoken English, movement, and creative cap...
CRASH – new album from BAD WITH PHONES
Why do they call you BAD WITH PHONES? BAD WITH PHONES opens up about the new album CRASH, mental health, the wig and how the new alb...
We Don’t Need Permission: How Black Business Can Change Our World
We Don’t Need Permission: How Black Business Can Change Our World by Eric Collins is 10 step guide “to get the right amo...
ENDZ the dope new single from Blackmale Beats
“Endz” captures the duality of the Black Caribbean experience in London and across Britain. The track features soulful d...
Zanele Muholi at Tate Modern
Zanele Muholi’s work powerfully documents and celebrates the lives of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals in South Africa, challenging...
G at The Royal Court by Tife Kusoro
#G @royalcourt is a bold, visceral play from writer Tife Kusoro about 3 friends who are trying to get through school when the spirit...
The Review – literary review by writers of colour
The Review is a space for literary discussions by writer’s of colour for writers of colour. From @writersmosaic and @jhalakpri...
Yinka Shonibare CBE’s SUSPENDED STATES
Last few weeks to catch Yinka Shonibare CBE’s Suspended States at Serpentine South Gallery. His first major solo show in Londo...
The Hot Wing King at the National Theatre
The Hot Wing King follows Cordell and Dwayne juggling love, family drama, and their identities as they prepare for THE hot wing cont...
The Future is Now PT II: Re/ Form~ation
The Future is Now PT II: Re/ Form~ation’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of seven Black British artists who use materials t...
Heloisa Hariadne at Tiwani Contemporary
Heloisa Hariadne was In Focus at Tiwani Contemporary in London in June. From Sao Paulo her “emotional portraits” are dee...
JAZZ RE:FEST 2024 at Southbank. FREE.
JAZZ RE:FEST returns to the Southbank, bigger and badder than ever. With international stars and emerging bands and DJs on the terra...
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph Interview
Bobby Joseph –the first Comics Laureate of colour breaks down his passion for comics over a 30 year career and how graphic nov...
Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere
The Guardian ★★★★ Time Out ★★★★ Observer ★★★★ Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere investigates science, mythology, history, a...
Crazy Smooth: In My Body at Southbank Centre
Crazy Smooth: In My Body explores the hardship and heroism of ageing in street dance. 9 dancers of all ages perform a battle against...
The Fresh Prince of Harlesden. New music!!
THE FRESH PRINCE OF HARLESDEN the deb.ut album from UK dancehall sensation Big Zeeks is OUT NOW. Hear from the man himself on the im...
Ain’t I A Woman – 5 plays written, directed and produced by Black women.
AIN’T I A WOMAN is an evening of 5 plays written, directed and produced by black women. From a London casting room to a dystop...
My Father’s Fable by Faith Omole
“…not to be missed” The Guardian ★★★★ The Stage ★★★★ What’s On Stage ★★★★ A gripping story of grief, belongi...