In 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…
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Brixton’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…
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Civilization: The Way We Live Now is a major exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. It features an impressive collection of over 350 original prints by 150 internationally acclaimed photographers, taking visitors on a global journey, delving into our shared experiences of city life, and raising essential questions about the components that shape our contemporary "civilization" today…
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La 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…
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Breakin’ 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…
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Sugar 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…
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London-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…
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An 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…
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We’ve put together a guide to the best new and returning TV shows to look out for in 2023. Including shows You; Copenhagen Cowboys; Succession; Top Boy; Happy Valley; Slow Horses; Riches; Snowfall; Outerbanks; Dreamland; Bridergton…
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Here is our round-up of eight of the best chick flicks you can watch in the UK on all the various streaming platforms available - including Netflix, Now TV, and Amazon Prime. Of course, honourable mentions must go to The Devil Wears Prada, Clueless, Legally Blonde, Mean Girls and Bridget Jones’ Diary…
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I think we have all reached the end of our tethers regarding this pandemic. Boredom has been redefined and I know I’m not the only one counting down the days until we can, go shopping…
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We’re the same kind of crazy if you become deeply obsessed with what celebs wear on the red carpet. Even when I was little I’d froth excessively at the mouth whenever a red carpet moment occurred before an award show (the VMAS were my religion)…
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We caught up with with Hannah, Rachelle and Aky to discuss the growing success of the project they launched in May of this year - Brown Sugar: The Podcast. There is more however to the dynamic relationship between these three women, than the banter that breezes through their recordings….
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Despite the fact Emily in Paris offered exquisite aesthetics and much needed escapism in a time of despair and civil unrest, it’s hard to be totally sold on the show as a concept…
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The second part of Steven Blackman’s Netflix adaptation of the 2007 comic landed in our laps on July 31st, and if you weren’t excited enough already, a string of hype videos posted on Youtube of the Umbrella Academy students themselves will get you there…
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This guide is intended to provide some insight into Jewish life and history. Jewish people come from a wide variety of backgrounds and levels of observance…
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Michaela Coel returns to our screens with her new drama exploring the grey areas surrounding consent in both heterosexual and homosexual relationships, specifically when sexual conduct takes place under the influences of alcohol and drugs….
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We all have the power to make great change, so instead of doing nothing, why not order a few of these books and attempt to understand this widespread issue…
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For all our quarantine’s sins, it has without a doubt been a great opportunity to sink our teeth into some of the (many) unread books on our shelves. At a time when the news is particularly bleak, if you’re keen for a smart…
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The shameless coinciding of the Disney Plus launch with the beginning of lockdown, has brought no end of easily achievable joy. So in the spirit of lockdown happiness, here's a rundown of some of our top recommended films from the (virtual) kingdom where dreams come true…
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