COMEDY SHOWCASE
CEMVO's Comedy Showcase, a free entry celebratory comedy event at the Comedy Cafe in Shoreditch, London with Andi Osho, Prince Abdi, and Felix Dexter and Shazia Mirza.

BRITISH URBAN FILM FESTIVAL
Buff Enterprises is teaming up with voluntary organisations, film agencies and local authorities to launch the 2009 British Urban Film Festival, bringing together independent filmmakers from across the country to submit their own films.

CAMPBELLS OF LONDON
Campbell's of London is pleased to introduce the work of Vishni Gopwanito London. The work encompasses many dualities.Born in India, Vishni has lived in Barbadossince the age of 16 presenting a unique blend of Indian and Bajan culture.

BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE
French artist Tonny A. whose parents are from the West Indies (Martinique & St Lucia), showcases two pieces of performance art, crossing boundaries between poetry, physical theatre, dance improvisation and multimedia

BIG PEOPLES THEATRE
A new verbatim play for angry black women . Do you want to star in this play? We are looking for 12 black women and 3 black men

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
This vibrant and warm-hearted musical tale tells the tragic love story of Ti Moune, a beautiful peasant girl who devotes herself to a handsome and wealthy Creole planter whose life she has saved from an accident near her village.

TROPICAL ISLAND
Tropical Island is a bright, colourful and interactive musical theatre show that will have adults and children doing the limbo and dancing in the aisles! An island fantasy adventure, full of 'sing-a-long' calypso songs and tropical beats and rhythms, with colourful costumes and an interactive story line.

CHICKENSHED THEATRE
'as the mother of a brown boy...' is the true story of Mischa Niering - a nineteen year old former student of Chickenshed. Told through the voice of his mother, it is the story of the life and tragic death of a mixed heritage boy who died whilst being chased by a police car.

SCULTPTORS OF GRAN RUE
Photographer and documentary maker, Leah Gordon explores the work of a group of artists whose work is breaking the mould of Haitian art and sculpture. Review by Jo-Ann Hamilton

EAST END FILM FESTIVAL
Issues surrounding the depiction of race in British cinema will come under the microscope, as discussion follows a series a short films in a panel on Black Representation on Screen Fri 24 April 2009.

MUSIK KINDA SWEET
Due to the phenomenal success of Pogus Caesar's photographic exhibition Muzik Kinda Sweet, showing rare images of influential black music artists, including Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Fazeley Studios are extending the show until the end of April.

DIS SHOODBE ON TV!
The next generation comedy sketch show! Featuring some of the best comedic and acting talent around, the show introduces a whole host of comedy characters who'll leave you in stitches.

TALENT 2009
Workshops and master classes in the areas of music, dance and fashion, which culminate in a major showcase where participants will compete for the title of Talent of 2009.

MARTHA HARRIS
Martha Harris died on the 2nd April 2009 at 8.30pm, there will be a thanksgiving service on April 11th 2009, with a recepetion following at the West Indian Cultural Centre in Turnpike Lane.

HAPPY SOUL FESTIVAL
The award-winning annual festival, which is supported by Film London and the Arts Council of England, is London's premier celebration of film, arts and music, dedicated to creating awareness of well-being and mental health in Black and minority ethnic (BME) groups.

AFRIDIZIAK THEATRE NEWS
Afridiziak's Theatre News, launched by freelance journalist and editor, Sophia Jackson, announces Angie Le Mar, Britain's first lady of black comedy is patron of Afridiziak Theatre News.

NEIL REIDMAN
It has been a busy year for Neil Reidman, who has recently finished shooting 'Dark Lightning' playing a superhero Character called 'The Angel of Death'.

THE FOUR ACES CLUB
Beaquarr productions invites you to a special screening of the documentary Legacy in the Dust' The Story of the 'Four Aces Club' founded in the 60s and which for 33 years was home to the most influential black music and musicians to date.

NADIA DENTON OF BFM
2008 is 10th anniversary of the BFM Festival, Nina Stevens went to meet fresh faced festival director, Nadia Denton.

RUDI LICKWOOD
'I'm A National Treasure' A satirical look at Rudi Lickwood's national identity; Black, British, Proud and packed with insightful social comments as to who he is and why he is.

MICHAEL X
Who was Michael X? Black Power Activist and Political Icon? Liar, Pimp, Murderer? Vanessa Walters' new play probes at the heart of politics in 1960s Britain and the 'true story' of Michael X.

JAMAICA FAREWELL
Hackney Empire is proud to present Debra Ehrhardt in her outstanding one woman show. Don’t miss this spectacular studio show. Only at Hackney Empire!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

BLACK ARTS IN THE UK
Rakeman looks at Black arts in the UK.
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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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