The Mountaintop Theatre 509, The Latchmere London 9 June to 4 July 2009
The night before his assassination Martin Luther King retires to room 306 in the now famous Lorraine Motel in Memphis after giving an acclaimed speech to a massive church congregation.
Thriller – Live is the spectacular, high-octane show specially created to celebrate the career of the world's greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson...
On Thursday, June 18, 2009 the curtain came up on the Living Archive Exhibition at the London Palladium celebrating the black contribution and “missing link” in the album of Britain’s entertainment history, Chloe Thomas reports. An illustrious array of guests crowded into the Cinderella bar including Simon Callow, Steve Clark of the famous tap-dancing duo the Clark brothers as well as a vibrant crowd of performers and theatre enthusiasts alike.
Tiata Fahodzi's daring new African production of Euripides’ Medea will be staged in London and regionally in autumn 2010, produced with the support of Hackney Empire and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich.
Alistair Elliot’s translation is reworked to combine elements of Yoruba tradition alongside its Greek mythology.
The cast is led by acclaimed actor and comedian, Jocelyn Jee Esien in the title role alongside Chucky Venn, Natalie Best, Jude Akuwudike, Ellen Thomas, Lucian Msamati, Ayo-Dele Ajana and Sola Akingbola.
Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as ‘Roxie Hart’ in the smash hit West End musical “CHICAGO” at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August.
Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destiny’s Child.
Destiny’s Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time.
Gbolahan Obisesan personifies the future of Contemporary British Theatre. The intelligent, dedicated and incredibly talented young director has assisted on Random by Debbie Tucker Green at the Royal Court More
Whoopi Goldberg was in town promoting her latest venture, Sister Act the Musical. Afridiziak Theatre News, editor, Sophia Jackson caught up with the Hollywood legend as she tucked into a very British fish and chips lunch.
ATN Interview: Ansu Kabia
Ansu Kabia is the talented young actor who has worked on both stage and screen. Having trained at Drama Centre London he went on to appear in Casualty and The Bill... More
ATN Interview: Divan Ladwa
Founded approximately 20 years ago Tamasha is the British Asian theatre company that aims to transform theatre to create a space where British Asian talent takes centre stage... More
ATN Interview: Zawe Ashton
Zawe Aston’s will most probably be remembered for playing the African-hating Imani from Bola Agbaje’s play Gone Too Far! both in 2007 and 2008. More
ATN Interview: Tunji Falana
Tunji Falana is the talented young actor who has worked on both the UK and Nigeria. He has performed at the Old Vic Theatre and recently played the role of Christopher in the critically acclaimed play Blue/Orange... More
Interview: Alexia Khadime
Impressive is not the word when looking at Alexia Khadime’s CV and at just 25 the actress and singer has had a career spanning over 10 years. More
Jonzi is the curator and host of the acclaimed Breakin' Convention, International Hip Hop Dance Theatre festival, nominated for a South Bank Show Award... More
Tunji Kasim was last seen in the internationally successful 2008 production The Brothers Size. After playing the role of Oshoosi the talented actor has been cast in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s... More
Nonso Anozie is a force to be reckoned with – literally. Standing at well over 6ft tall, the immensely talented and award winning actor has had starring... More
The RSC is one of the most recognised organisations in theatre. With shows playing in both Stratford-upon-Avon and London as well and touring the UK... More
Jennifer Rock interviews Paulette Randall, director of stage play Radio Golf, at the Tricycle Theatre. She is a noted theatre director and television producer... More
Judd received most of her acting training in New York. She was trained by her mentor, the late Gene Frankel. Her most recent work is her written play A Mother Speaks... More
Jennifer Rock interviews, Lisa Davina, who is starring in Shoot To Win at the Brockley Jack Theatre. The play touches upon what happens when playing netball becomes more than just a game... More
Oliver Samuels is touring the UK with Audrey Reid in their play Guava Jelly. Sophia Jackson caught up with Oliver before he jetted off to the Caribbean arts festival, Carifesta... More
Afridiziak Theatre News and the Young Vic are offering you the chance to win tickets to see their latest production, Been So Long.
About Been So Long
Romance, rage, revenge and rare groove. Been So Long is a neon-soaked new musical comedy written and directed by Che Walker, with music by Arthur Darvill. Internationally acclaimed soul singer Omar plays lovelorn barman Barney.
The cast also includes Cat Simmons, Naana Agyei-Ampadu, Harry Hepple and Arinze Kene. More.
To enter, email competition@afridiziak.com with 'Omar' in the subject header by 12am, Monday, 6 July, 2009.
We've teamed up with Penguin to offer you the chance to win a copy of Jerusalem
The literary and urban worlds have collided, as acclaimed author Patrick Neate collaborates with an award-winning rapper Sway to bring one of the novel’s key characters, MC ‘Nobody’, to life.
The book Jerusalem is an intricately woven tale of Englishness from many perspectives – young and old, black and white, urban and rural, British and African, past and present. Unfailingly relevant and politically astute, it is also a moving and witty take on contemporary identity that follows many of the themes of Neate’s previous work. Indeed, several of the characters from Musungu Jim and the Whitbread winner, Twelve Bar Blues, reappear in Jerusalem.
The track Jerusalem is currently getting airplay on several urban radio stations. Borrowing from William Blake’s iconic poem, the satirical song is a poke at contemporary British life, set against a funky electro melody and an infectious bassline.
The hilarious video that accompanies the track sees Nobody and crew kidnap The Queen and take her on a tour of the real British way of life. Viewers follow Nobody (and Liz) on a tour of the chip shop, Somerfield and local pub.
Afridiziak’s resident blogger, Joseph Rowe, is a student at Birmingham School of Acting. In his third blog for Afridiziak’s Theatre News, Joseph shares his light bulb moment and tackling the demands of working full time on a production.
Published on Monday 05 Jan. '09 at 9.12 by Joseph Rowe
I have contempt for people who can read perfectly well but need pictures like a toddler needs its saliva-soaked comforter to keep their attention. But it seems the visual and not the literal is mightier than the sword these days.
Published on Monday 13 Oct. '08 at 17:36 by Vanessa Walters
Monday, June 22, 2009 
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Dawn Walton is one of the hottest theatre director’s out there and her name is never far from an award-winning production. 
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Bum-revealing leather trousers and life in drag, actor Danny Sapani talks to Karla Williams for Afridiziak Theatre News... 
Karla Williams sat down, over tea, chips and a rather large spinach and bacon beef burger, to talk with Tarell Alvin McCraney... 
Sophia Jackson had a good old chinwag with Geoff Schumann, Life FM deejay and host of the 2008 BECA... 
Don’t miss Ony Uhiara, who plays the lead, Oya, In the Red and Brown Water at the Young Vic, her first time at the south London theatre... 
Former So Solid member, Ashley Walters has successfully turned his hand to acting and the talented father of three has appeared... 
Afridiziak Theatre News interviews Syrus Lowe, starring in Overspill at the Soho Theatre. The play premiered earlier this year at... 
Jennifer Rock interviews Paulette Randall, director of stage play Radio Golf, at the Tricycle Theatre. She is a noted theatre director and television producer... 
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