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Afridiziak Theatre News Highlights 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards Nominations

Afridiziak Theatre News Highlights 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards Nominations
Published: February 26, 2010

The last 12 months was a successful year for African-Caribbean theatre.

Afridiziak Theatre News Highlights 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards Nominations

Laurence Olivier Awards to be streamed live for the first time in 2010
Published: February 26, 2010

The Society of London Theatre announced today, Friday 26 February, that this year’s Laurence Olivier Awards will be shown live via www.olivierawards.co.uk.

Black theatre is blighted by its ghetto mentality

Black theatre is blighted by its ghetto mentality

Read Lindsay Johns' controversial Evening Standard piece on the ghettoisation of black theatre.

The Harder They Come Returns

The Harder They Come Returns

It was the 1972 movie that took reggae to the world. Now The Harder They Come is set to take Britain by storm once again, live on stage.

Editor of Afridiziak Theatre News and Lime Magazine featured on Dotun Adebayo's BBC London show

Editor of Afridiziak Theatre News and Lime Magazine featured on Dotun Adebayo's BBC London show

Sophia A Jackson, editor of Afridiziak Theatre News and Lime magazine was a guest on Dotun Adebayo's show on Sunday, February 7 talking about the movie Precious and Lime magazine.

Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song

Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song - The Musical Theatre Adaptation

The writer, director and star of Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, Melvin Van Peebles has started work on the musical theatre adaptation of the acclaimed 1971 film.

Lime is Online!

Lime is Online!
www.comelime.com

Lime's new website is live - purchase tickets to all the events listed in Lime online

Denzel Washington Returns to Broadway in a revival of August Wilson's Fences

Denzel Washington Returns to Broadway in a revival of August Wilson's Fences

Denzel Washington will return to Broadway later this year for August Wilson's Fences.

Fela

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith to Present FELA! on Broadway

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have enthusiastically joined the producing team of Fela!

Annual Theatre Talk

Annual Theatre Talk

Black Theatre – Never Been So Good? With special guests Roy Williams and Che Walker.

The Barbican brings on board Boy Blue Entertainment as Artistic Associates

The Barbican brings on board Boy Blue Entertainment as Artistic Associates

The Barbican today announces a major new partnership with Boy Blue Entertainment who become Artistic Associates for the next three years.

London Black Expressions and Afridiziak Theatre News

London Black Expressions and Afridiziak Theatre News
Annual Theatre Talk: Black Theatre – Never Been So Good?


24 November, 6.30pm for 7pm, held at Talawa Theatre Company

Ballet Black receive two nominations for Critics' Circle National Dance Awards 2009

ATN news
Ballet Black receive two nominations for Critics' Circle National Dance Awards 2009


10th Annual Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards 2009

This month: Lime Mag

November Issue of Lime Mag - Out Now

November is an important month for Lime and here’s why, we’re all about partnerships! Lime is brimming with excitement as Chris Rock’s Good Hair opens this year’s bfm International Film Festival (we’re a festival partner) on November 6th.

Aaron Fontaine talks to Flavour Online

Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is? Aaron Fontaine talks to Flavour Online

Aaron Fontaine describes being an actor as his passion. He sees it as the ability to deceive, make believe and fulfil his dream.

Lenny Henry tells Afridiziak readers - Come and see Othello

Lenny Henry tells Afridiziak readers - Come and see Othello
Monday, 21 September, 2009

At the after-party for the Othello press night, comedian and thespian, Lenny Henry told Afridiziak editor, Sophia Jackson, why Afridiziak readers should support him by coming to see him in Othello.

High Life Writer Lizzy Dijeh Secures Book Deal

High Life Writer Lizzy Dijeh Secures Book Deal
Sunday, October 18, 2009

The writer of High Life, Lizzy Dijeh has secured a deal with Oberon Books...

West End legend Sharon D Clarke joins the new cast of Hairspray alongside comedy star Phill Jupitus and pop icon, Belinda Carlisle
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The new cast will start performances from 26 October.

Nonso Anozie

Nonso Anozie to join Maya Angelou and Willard White as a patron of Talawa Theatre Company
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

One of the UK’s leading actors, Nonso Anozie, has become a patron of Talawa Theatre Company.

Highlights:- Black History Month and Diwali special

October issue of Lime magazine - Out Now
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Hi there, here's the online version of the October issue of Lime magazine - printed copy out now

Young Londoners given chance to perform in Pied Piper at the Barbican this Christmas
Monday, October 5, 2009

Following a successful run earlier this year in the Barbican Theatre, the Olivier Award-winning hip-hop street dance spectacular, Pied Piper by Boy Blue Entertainment, returns this Christmas

Views on African-Caribbean theatre:Roy Williams on Black Theatre
Monday, October 5, 2009

The Guardian: Playwright, Roy Williams talks about his experiences of black theatre. Read more

Come Lime with Us

Come Lime with Us - Afridiziak Theatre News in association with Lime Magazine
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Afridiziak Theatre News editor and founder, Sophia Jackson, has joined forces with former New Nation employees, Dean Serieux and Michelle Adabra to launch Lime magazine.

Angie Le Mar's Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is Gets School Run

Angie Le Mar's Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is Gets School Run 
Sunday, July 19, 2009

Afridiziak Theatre News patron, Angie Le Mar, has announced that her acclaimed play, Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is will be performed in schools around the London Borough of Lewisham during October and November.

Theatre 503's The Mountaintop Transfers to the West End for Limited Run

Theatre503's The Mountaintop Transfers to the West End for  Limited Run
Thursday, July 16, 2009

We are pleased to tell you that the Theatre503 world premiere production of Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, starring David Harewood as Martin Luther King...

Positive Steps celebrates over 200 years of black theatrical history In London

Positive Steps celebrates over 200 years of black theatrical history In London
Saturday, June 27, 2009

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. 

ATN News: Tiata Fahodzi announces casting for its 2010 production of Medea

ATN News: Tiata Fahodzi announces casting for its 2010 production of Medea
Monday, June 22, 2009

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.

chicago

Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams to make London stage debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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...

Afridiziak Theatre News, editor, Sophia Jackson to share career tips at RSC event

Afridiziak Theatre News, editor, Sophia Jackson to share career tips at RSC event
Sunday, June 7, 2009

Wanted:  Aspiring Arts Journalists to cover RSC's Artistic Programme

Black production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof looking for diverse team

Black production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof looking for diverse team
Sunday, May 10, 2009

The producers of the Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof are bringing a black production of it from Broadway to the West End this autumn...

TYP 2009 SUMMER SCHOOL

TALAWA YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE (TYPT:09) IS RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR ITS FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Talawa – Britain’s leading black led theatre company – is recruiting participants for its 14th annual summer school...

WEST END RUN FOR LENNY HENRY IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S O T H E L L O AT THE TRAFALGAR STUDIOS

WEST END RUN FOR LENNY HENRY IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S OTHELLO AT THE TRAFALGAR STUDIOS
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The Northern Broadsides and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Othello, starring Lenny Henry...

Afridiziak Theatre News partners with Sandra Bee

Afridiziak Theatre News partners with Sandra Bee
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

We are pleased to announce that Afridiziak Theatre News is a media partner on Sandra Bee’s latest production, A Night to Remember (Bringing Sexy Back).

Auditions for The Colored Museum

Auditions for The Colored Museum
Thursday, April 16, 2009

We are casting for four black females aged 18-35, two black males aged 18-35. Must  have the ability to act, sing and dance.

Whoopi Goldberg

ATN editor/founder Sophia Jackson presents Whoopi Goldberg with the Screen Nation Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television
Wednesday, April 8, 2009

ATN editor/founder Sophia Jackson presented Hollywood legend, Whoopi Goldberg with the 2008 Screen Nation award...

Scratched Out

Scratched Out
Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Scratched Out is about six young people from an inner-city estate, all with ambitions of making it in the music industry.

News on Afridiziak Theatre News founder, Angie Le Mar: Tune into The Brothers on MTV Base this week

News on Afridiziak Theatre News patron, Angie Le Mar: Tune into The Brothers on MTV Base this week
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

MTV Base brings ground breaking comedy drama to the small screen!

Royal Court Theatre Unheard Voices - Free Playwriting Course for Young Muslims 18 - 25yrs

Royal Court Theatre Unheard Voices - Free Playwriting Course for Young Muslims 18 - 25yrs
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Royal Court has been teaching playwriting to young people for over 30 years...

Identity Juniors Acting School for Children aged 7-11 - Open Now

Identity Juniors Acting School for Children aged 7-11 - Open Now
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Is your child a natural born actor/actress, constantly performing and in need of a suitable creative outlet?

Hackney Empire launches new comedy night

Hackney Empire launches new comedy night in the Marie Lloyd Bar
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Hosted by Maureen Younger, the night will present up and coming comedians on the stage of Hackney Empire’s Marie Lloyd Bar.

ATN editor/founder Sophia Jackson was invited by Geoff Schumann to talk to some young people about Afridiziak Theatre News

ATN editor/founder Sophia Jackson was invited by Geoff Schumann to talk to some young people about Afridiziak Theatre News and her love of theatre

Wednesday, 4 March, 2009

New Identity Drama School website

New Identity Drama School website
Tuesday, 3 March, 2009

The UK’s first black drama school, Identity Drama School has launched a new website: www.identitydramaschool.com...

Soft Lights and Sweet Music: Photographs of Elisabeth Welch at the National Portrait Gallery

Soft Lights and Sweet Music: Photographs of Elisabeth Welch at the National Portrait Gallery from 5 March to 31 October 2009
Monday, 2 March, 2009

The National Portrait Gallery recently acquired a group of vintage prints of Elisabeth Welch from her biographer Stephen Bourne...

ATN founder and editor, Sophia Jackson quoted in Davelyn Thompson's Arts Hub feature on African Theatre

ATN founder and editor, Sophia Jackson quoted in Davelyn Thompson's Arts Hub feature on African Theatre
Monday, 2 March, 2009

Exploration of everything African is now penetrating cosmopolitan London...

Into the Hoods wins Theatregoers' Choice Award

Into the Hoods wins Theatregoers' Choice Award
Wednesday, 18 February, 2009

Into the Hoods at the Novello Theatre wins the Ambassador Tickets Best Ensemble Performance award at the Theatregoers' Choice Awards...

Newham Borough Writing Competition 2009

Newham Borough Writing Competition 2009
Wednesday, 18 February, 2009

With prizes totaling well over £1000 Newham Libraries and Arts & Festivals Service in association with London’s leading writing organisation...

Acts wanted for International Women's Day celebration

Acts wanted for International Women's Day celebration
Wednesday, 18 February, 2009

Are you a rising star or someone with a unique talent? We’re looking for performers between the age of 14-25...

Little Miss Jocelyn Hits the Road

Little Miss Jocelyn Hits the Road
Tuesday, 10 February, 2009

ATN editor and founder, Sophia Jackson, had a quick chat with Jocelyn Jee Esien

Sister Act announces casting

Sister Act announces casting
Friday, 6 February, 2009

After a year long global search, 24 year-old US actress Patina Miller has been cast to make her West End debut

Angie Le Mar, Britain’s first lady of black comedy is patron of Afridiziak Theatre News

Angie Le Mar, Britain’s first lady of black comedy is patron of Afridiziak Theatre News
Sunday, 18 January, 2009

We are pleased to announce that Angie Le Mar is patron of Afridiziak Theatre News.

Afridiziak Theatre News founder bags regular theatre review slot on Colourful Radio

Afridiziak Theatre News founder bags regular theatre review slot on Colourful Radio
Sunday, 18 January, 2009

Tune in to Elaine Parke’s show on Colourful Radio, every Friday at 12.30pm

Hackney Empire award £30,000 as part of the Arts Council’s Free Theatre Initiative

Hackney Empire award £30,000 as part of the Arts Council’s Free Theatre Initiative
Sunday, 18 January, 2009

Arts Council England announced that 31 theatres across London have been awarded a total of £2.5 million...

From 5 Star to the Jackson 5

From 5 Star to the Jackson 5
Sunday, 18 January, 2009

Former 5 Star lead vocalist, songwriter and Brit Award-winner Denise Pearson is to make her West End debut in Thriller - Live!

Congratulations to Paula B Stanic who won the 2008 Alfred Fagon Award

Congratulations to Paula B Stanic who won the 2008 Alfred Fagon Award
Sunday, 18 January, 2009

We would like to give playwright, Paula B Stanic, a pat on the back for winning the 2008 Alfred Fagon Award...

Decibel Performing Arts Showcase 2009 - Call for Entries

decibel Performing Arts Showcase 2009 - Call for Entries
Sunday, 18 January, 2009

Arts Council England invites artists to take part in the 2009 decibel Performing Arts Showcase..

Battersea Arts Centre presents New Year New Spaces: Open Doors

Battersea Arts Centre presents New Year New Spaces: Open Doors
Sunday, 18 January, 2009

30 residencies, 30 spaces: January will see BAC being used as a creative space like never before...

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