Arts articles
Author Alex Wheatle MBE presents Uprising an account of his eventful life and times. Marking the 30th anniversary of the Brixton riots, author Alex Wheatle MBE presents a moving autobiographical account of his eventful life and times. With lyrical dexterity and an authentic, hard-hitting story, Uprising showcases the narrative flair that led to Wheatle’s successful […]
Better than Good present From Bronze to Gold Exhibition 13th – 30th October 2011 Ever since the departure of the Benin bronzes and other works of art from the Yoruba people and the pivotal historical event that took place in 1887, that saw the introduction of African art into the European psyche; an on-going bitter […]
Black British Filmmaker’s Guide to Success – Finance, market & distribute your work By Nadia Denton First time author, Nadia Denton presents The Black British Filmmaker’s Guide to Success, a valuable resource that will enable film practitioners to achieve greater success with their endeavours. The Black British Filmmaker’s Guide to Success addresses the need for […]
Award winning Comedienne Kat Francois Critically acclaimed Kat Francois cites being a Comedienne, Playwright, Educator, Compere and Performance Poet amongst her arsenal of skills. A consummate professional on the stage, Kat’s natural progression from hosting with a comedic edge, to fully-fledged stand up, appears to have been a seamless and some might say, destined route. […]
A double bill of plays open at Southwark Playhouse for a one-week run on 30 August 2011 before playing at the Beijing International Fringe Festival. Magical Chairs is an entertainingly absurd short play. Two young lads grappling with growing up and our societal attitudes to youth become two trapped Magicians trying to escape a room […]