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Television Time: ‘Small Axe’ star John Boyega discusses black representation on film and television

Headed by British film director Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave, Widows), this November, the BBC is releasing a brand new miniseries of five films centering on London’s West Indian community between the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, and characters showcasing immense force of will to make it on their own despite the rampant racism and discrimination faced. Among these films, mainstream audiences are most … Continue reading Television Time: ‘Small Axe’ star John Boyega discusses black representation on film and television

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Television Time: An Interview with Paul Hollywood on visiting Japan for the first time

It’s hard to believe that Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has visited places as far flung as Iceland and gone on cross-content trips across America, but has never before stepped foot in Asia. At least, until he became the host and star of BBC Lifestyle’s latest series Paul Hollywood Eats Japan, where the television personality gets up close and personal with the land of the rising … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Paul Hollywood on visiting Japan for the first time

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Arts of the UK 2020: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta streaming for free this November

LONDON – A bridge between reality and fiction, Edith Alibec’s award-winning adaptation of Aglaja Veteranyi’s autobiographical book, Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta, will be made available digitally this November through the Romanian Cultural Institute. A fascinating and endlessly imaginative show, it follows a family of circus artists who flee the Communist regime in Romania during the 1960s in search of fame, glory and … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta streaming for free this November

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Television Time: BBC Shows – November 2020

Welcome to November, where it’s going to be a month filled with learning and discovery as BBC premieres a slew of programmes that will help expand your knowledge about current events happening around the world. Return to the 1970s and 80s with BBC’s latest drama, Small Axe. Directed by Academy and BAFTA award winning director Steve McQueen, Small Axe is a collection of 5 stories – each … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – November 2020

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In London’s West End 2020/21: First single released from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella musical

LONDON – Polydor Records/UMe has announced the forthcoming release of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella: The Musical (Original London Cast Recording). The album features cast from the highly anticipated new theatre production, which was originally meant to have opened in October 2020, along with appearances from some surprise guest vocalists. Andrew said, “50 years ago I couldn’t get Jesus Christ Superstar on stage as nobody wanted to produce … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020/21: First single released from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella musical

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Arts of the UK 2020: Young Vic Board appoints four new Trustees

LONDON – The Young Vic has announced the appointment of four new trustees to the Board. These appointments come at a significant time for the Young Vic, as the theatre celebrates its landmark 50th birthday year and looks ahead to its recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith MBE and Facebook’s Public Policy Director for Africa, the Middle East & Turkey Ebele Okobi join this month … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Young Vic Board appoints four new Trustees

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Arts of the UK 2020: Blackeyed Theatre’s Jane Eyre returns for two performances at Bracknell’s Wilde Theatre

LONDON – Blackeyed Theatre have announced their acclaimed production of Jane Eyre, which was forced to close on 16th March 2020 as a result of COVID-19, returns to the stage for two public performances on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th November 2020 at the Wilde Theatre in Bracknell. The production will subsequently be available to stream on demand throughout the autumn. Seen by over 19,000 people … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Blackeyed Theatre’s Jane Eyre returns for two performances at Bracknell’s Wilde Theatre

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Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

LONDON – Almost 450 heritage organisations in England, including the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, have been awarded cash from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. Grants of up to £1 million will deliver a lifeline for the heritage sector in England with further support to follow and larger grants for capital projects awarded through the Heritage Stimulus Fund. The grants … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

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Arts of the UK 2020: Kenton Theatre launches fundraising campaign ‘Kenton For Keeps’

LONDON – The Kenton Theatre, the UK’s fourth-oldest working theatre based in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, has today announced its plans to raise £35,000 through their fundraising campaign Kenton For Keeps. Like most theatres in the UK the Kenton Theatre has suffered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic when it had to close its doors to the public in March. The Kenton Theatre received financial aid from the Arts … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Kenton Theatre launches fundraising campaign ‘Kenton For Keeps’

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Arts of the UK 2020: Haunting Halloween Late at the Old Royal Naval College this October

LONDON – This Halloween, the Old Royal Naval College are getting their spook on with their first ever Halloween Late. A spine-tingling evening awaits those who enter the Painted Hall after dark, with haunting ghost stories, live music, and delicious food and drinks available from the Painted Hall Café and the Old Brewery. The iconic Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, has teamed up with History Riot … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Haunting Halloween Late at the Old Royal Naval College this October

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