CATALYSTA
Catalysta, an intriguing Caribbean pot-boiler from intrepid Grenadian storyteller Allister Bain, with and all star cast including Angela Wynter and Carmen Munroe and Cedric Duncan.

VISION AWARDS 2008
Broadcasters and independent filmmakers from across the five regions of the Commonwealth are invited to submit a written proposal for a short creative film, between 3 - 4 minutes in length.

HAVE BOX WILL TRAVEL
A unique rites of passage story, written & performed by Charlie Dark, directed & co/developed by Benji Reid, transports the audience from a tiny bedroom in South London to the world of the DJ in 80 beats and back again.

SHOOT 2 WIN
In Company again collaborates with Southside Arts to bring the pacy and provocative play Shoot 2 Win to the Brockley Jack Theatre.

THE FOUR ACES CLUB
Beaquarr productions invites you to a special screening of the documentary Legacy in the Dust' The Four Aces Story'.

FAMILY LIFE
An Ebonywood Production 'Family Life' Written and directed by Sylvester Williams at Chats Palace.

FORTY BY ANGIE LE MAR
One night - five women - how will it end? Forty is the reunion that Carol has been planning for a while, it has been her dream for many years to see some of her closest friends from school, to catch up and to see their lives 25 years later.

GONE TOO FAR
Olivier-award winning GONE TOO FAR! by Bola Agbaje will be coming to the Hackney Empire 19 August 2008 - 23 August 2008.

BIG PEOPLES THEATRE
The storm is coming to a small Town- but another type of storm is rising in peoples hearts Performed by Brent Youth Group and the Stylisters Youth Theatre.

BVI ARTS & CULTURE
Critically acclaimed artists from the British Virgin Islands shake off stereotyped Caribbean image with a new art show in London.

GUAVA JELLY
Oliver Samuel's Guava Jelly A Bitter Sweet Jamaican Comedy. Set in rural villiage starring Oliver Samuels and Volier Johnson. Not to be missed.

SPICE FESTIVAL 2008
Four weeks of Hackneycentriculturalmultralism. The Hackney Empire Spice Festival is a celebration of the arts and culture in East London, showcasing local talent with a select number of international stars being invited to join in the fun!

TORN AT THE ARCOLA THEATRE
Two London lovers. One African. One West-Indian. What's the problem? A provocative drama about two lovers, who experience conflict due to their inter-cultural relationship.

THE HARDER THEY COME
The Reggae Musical based on the 1972 Perry Henzell film that launched Jimmy Cliff onto the world stage is back at the Playhouse Theatre.

BEYONDER
Beyonder's services as a creative practitioner and educator are tailor-made for the creative, cultural and corporate sectors.

VICTOR RICHARDS
Streets Paved with Gold: The Reminiscences of a Black British Citizen Written and performed by Victor Richards goes on tour.

MOJ OF THE ANTARCTIC
Following a successful run in March 2007, Moj of the Antarctic returns to Oval House Theatre for one week only.

FAMILY MAN
Fresh, insightful and delivered with razor-sharp wit, Familyman confirms what many of us know only too well – parenting is messy!

FROM 180 DEGREES TO 360CC
If you haven't heard of 360CC yet, then you soon will, for this Catford-based creative arts organization has community at its heart and charity at its soul.

ON DA ROAD 2 BALLIN
An all singing and dancing Hip Hop musical produced by the young people of South East London - some of which have been in similar situations themselves.

DIVERSE COLOURS
Diverse Colours is the first collaboration between AFRIKart and Hibiscus aimed at bringing regular collections together by outstanding artists from Africa, UK and Caribbean.

GERARD HANSON
Gerard Hanson is an artist specialising in a printmaking and creating public art, with a collection of paintings inspired form his trip to Jamaica.

DE BOTTY BUSINESS
The play is a humorous take on the cultural myths, fears and taboos surrounding prostate cancer in African-Caribbean communities.

HACKNEY TALENT CONTEST
Hackney Empire's stage was bursting with talent on Thursday 7 February during the launch of Hackney Council's Discover Young Hackney Festival.

EMMANUEL AMEVOR COMMENTS
Greater transparency in Arts Council England (ACE) Regional funding has been called for by Emmanuel Amevor, director of Centerprise.

THE BROWNING OF BRITANNIA
BFI Southbank commission by British artist of Jamaican descent, Faisal Abdu'Allah, which tells the extraordinary life of Ago Piero Ajano.

STRENGTH OF A WOMAN
With the strong cast featuring Deon Silvera, Volier Johnson & Chris "Johnny" Daley (alternating with Sheldon Shepherd). "Strength of a Woman" promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.

CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Creative Showcase for Brixton's Future, Short Films showcasing at Brixton's Ritzy Cinema.

BLOOD SUGAR
Blood Sugar tells the story of Slavery and the Abolition of the Slave Trade, from a local angle.

CITY IN MOTION
CITY IN MOTION takes place for a second year in 2008 and calls for students interested in making short films or videos

THEATRE AFRICAN STYLE
The Victoria and Albert Museum is hosting an African Interpretation of Handel’s Messiah theatre performance.

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST
The Unexpected Guest is filled with all the suspense, intrigue and surprise twists that make Christie one of the world’s best-loved authors and the undisputed first lady of crime.

BOSCOE HOLDER EXHIBITION
Works of the late Boscoe Holder will be on display at Campbell's Art Gallery. The collection entitled 'Bal Creole'

MEETINGS BY MUSTAPHA MATURA
In 1980s Trinidad the economy is booming and Hugh and Jean, a high-flying business couple, have every reason to be happy. Last show October 20th

CARIBBEAN CALLING
Last chance to cath this exhibition based on stories from the Caribbean for children aged 6-10. Ends 28 October 2007

PRODIGALS
Prodigals will be launched at the Brixton Ritzy in September and will be followed by regular screenings for secondary school pupils throughout Lambeth.

SPHINX THEATRE COMPANY
Sphinx Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal present Blame, a powerful and high octane new play set in Hackney.

FOUR CORNERS
Four Corners, the sixth and final exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery’s acclaimed Reaching Out, Drawing In programme, celebrates the wide diversity of the city.

NEW PLAY FOR ROY WILLIAMS
Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads is a shocking and abrasive look at the world of football fans and endemic racism in the working classes.

AGE AIN'T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER
Congratulations to 80 year old Martha Harris passed her LAMDA examination with flying colours gaining Distinction in the Prose/Verse section.

CHRIS TUMMINGS
Chris Tummings has been acting for the past 26 years and has played wide range of roles in theatre, television and film as well as being a stand-up comedian for a number of years.

AUBREY WILLIAMS
October Gallery presents an exhibition of major works by one of the UK's most important and original artists.

TELL TARRA
One of London’s most successful black theatre companies with a variety of talented writers and their fourth festival ‘In Our Own Words’

ROOTS TO RECOGNITION
Armet Francis, Neil Kenlock and Charlie Phillips.
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BLACK ARTS IN THE UK
Rakeman looks at Black arts in the UK.
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TALAWA THEATRE UNDER THREAT
Public Meeting to discuss the Tlawa theatre and its importance.
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ART BY MUSTAPHA MATURA
Writer Mustapha Matura turns his hand to the arts
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JUNIOR TOMLIN DESIGNS
Find out more on graphic arts designer Junior Tomlin
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