Arts articles
Stone Street – A Diaspora Documentary from a home in Trinidad. At 22 Stone Street in Port of Spain, Trinidad, stands a house, home to the Cherrie family for over 60 years. This absorbing film is an autobiographical portrait of the Cherrie family and its branches in the US, UK and Canada. Mixing home movie […]
Talawa Firsts Festival showcasing the best in Black British writing Curated by Michael Buffong, Talawa Firsts is a regular studio season dedicated to developing and showcasing the best in fresh Black British writing. For three weeks Talawa’s studio is a hub of activity as upcoming directors lead development workshops on the scripts of emerging writers, […]
Images of Black Women Film Festival 2013 celebrating Black Women in Film (IBW) Images of Black Women Film Festival taking place from 3 – 11 May at venues across London is very excited to celebrate black female filmmakers and the diversity of the Diaspora in Cinema. In its 9th year, the festival serves as advocate […]
Raymond Antrobus on Poetry and spoken word Raymond Antrobus is a spoken word poet from Hackney, London. He is co curator of Chill Pill a showcase Spoken Word at Soho Theatre & The Albany Theatre. Finish this statement: I think poetry should… Not die What are you up to at the moment? Studying for my […]
Blue Mountain Theatre present The Secret Life of Sissy Tancock Sissy Tancock is the guardian of her family’s darkest secrets and she faces the fight of her life in this compelling new drama. Years battling a domineering husband, a rebellious daughter and a senile yet cantankerous mother-in-law have brought her to her knees. Can the […]