Nwando Ebizie’s Extreme Unction Vol. 2 is a performance installation “where grieving and loss meet ecstasy and exultation, a liminal sonic-ritual art environment.” Situated in the theatre of Artadmin’s Toynbee Studios, the immersive sensory experience forms a part of their What Shall We Build Here festival which integrates art, community and climate awareness…
Read MoreTipsy is a witty comedy about a woman getting a little too drunk while getting her nails done. You may think you know what you’re getting into with this 90-minute play at The Cockpit by this description, however, the story quickly turns on its head and brings the audience upside-down with it…
Read MoreRom coms have been sorely missing from our media diets for a long while now. As Hollywood regurgitates remakes and blockbuster franchises, the appetite for original and personal stories keeps growing. If you’re hungry for a fresh take on a beloved genre, then a small, independent Black British film may satisfy your craving: Raine Allen Miller’s Rye Lane…
Read MoreIn their latest production, State Shift at Sadler’s Wells, The Ruggeds treated the audience to an intimate evening featuring two choreographed pieces by Roy Overdijk, the duet Waterbrothers and solo Turns. Accompanied by an energetic musical showcase from Jessy 'Boi Beige' Kemper, who created a club-like ambience in-between performances that, complemented the dancers' artistry…
Read MoreBrixton’s Brockwell Park is having a very busy summer. Only a day after the jazz and soul showcase of Cross the Tracks, the 50-hectare park hosted the reggae and dancehall festival City Splash. For its third year, City Splash welcomed more than 60 Caribbean and African music acts to a 30,000 strong audience in South London…
Read MoreOut-Spoken is a recurring event hosted at Southbank Centre each month, celebrating diversity in poetry, voice and performance. Joelle Taylor, a TS Elliot Prize-winning poet and the writer of C+nto, hosts the event. Out-Spoken aims to champion diverse voices in poetry…
Read MoreLa Linea Festival 2023 encapsulated the very best of London's Latin music scene, with vibrant performances from 20-piece London Latin jazz band, New Regency Orchestra and British-Colombian ensemble, Mestizo…
Read MoreThe closure of Printworks London marks the end of an era for London's clubbing scene, but the legacy of this iconic venue will undoubtedly live on…
Read MoreBreakin’ Convention 2023 review: An evening of inspiring performances from local and global talent at Sadler's Wells, as Breakin' Convention, international Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre, celebrates its 20th anniversary…
Read MoreWe were lucky enough to be invited for a trip on the Belmond train for their newest feat, the Murder Mystery Lunch, which promises ‘a sumptuous lunch and plenty of head scratching’, but it achieved much, much more than that. In our experience, everywhere I looked my eyes were met by something beautiful, and everything that passed my lips tasted divine. Attention to detail is a key feature of this luxurious, extraordinary experience…
Read MoreReview of Quality Street at the exquisite Richmond Theatre. The romantic comedy by JM Barrie first took to the stage in 1901 and has been updated in this recent production by Northern Broadsides and the New Vic….
Read MoreSugar Coat is a vibrant coming-of-age story exploring themes of miscarriage, sexual assault and sexuality, partially told through original music inspired by the Riot Grrrl bands of the 1990s…
Read MoreLondon-based dance company Ballet Black has been on a mission to diversify ballet since 2001. Their latest sold-out production, Ballet Black: Pioneers, featured at the Barbican between 8 to 12 March of this year. The show comprises two acts: Then Or Now, a fusion of poetry, music and dance choreographed by Will Tuckett, and By Whatever Means, a theatrical love letter to Nina Simone, choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November…
Read MoreAn engrossing examination of tech culture, Director Katie-Ann McDonough brings to life Joseph Carlton’s work Brilliant Jerks, the story of a successful taxi hailing app told through three compelling narratives…
Read MoreHolly Blakey makes a triumphant return to the Southbank Centre with the highly anticipated performance of "Cowpuncher My Ass," which features a score by Mica Levi, accompanied by the esteemed London Contemporary Orchestra…
Read MoreLondon’s Latin Music Festival to return in April featuring Oscar winner Jorge Drexler, three-time Latin Grammy winning Susana Baca, Netflix star Emicida, British-Colombian ensemble Mestizo, 18-piece Afro Cuban New Regency Orchestra, and much more…
Read MoreWe had the privilege of attending ‘An Evening with Edward Enninful’ held at the Southbank Centre. The fashion editor, appeared in conversation with the screenwriter Michaela Coel to mark the publication of his memoir A Visible Man…
Read MoreIn a London exclusive event, the Southbank Centre in collaboration with Penguin Press presents Bernie Sanders: It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism, which will see Senator Bernie Sanders in conversation about his highly anticipated new book of the same name…
Read MoreThe spectacular show curated by Ekow Ehsan unites 11 artists from the African continent as they address racial injustice through myth, Afrofuturism and fantasy.
Read MoreThe New Black Vanguard showcases the works of 15 contemporary Black portrait photographers breaking boundaries and leading the way in changing preconceived narratives of blackness. In this exhibition, you’ll step into a world where art, fashion and culture align, from Vogue Magazine covers to culture captured on the streets of Lagos…
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