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Ilayda McIntosh
Feb 52 min read
Talawa’s Play On! is a slick, joyous production honouring the legacy of Duke Ellington
Theatre reviewer Ilayda McIntosh reviews the jazzy, live band presentation of Play On! at Lyric Hammersmith.

Karen Chalamilla
Sep 25, 20244 min read
bell hooks' inner reinvention in 'Bone Black'
In the foreword of Toni Morrison's sixth novel, Jazz, she writes, "I had written novels in which structure was designed to enhance...


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Sep 18, 20244 min read
Director Monique Touko believes working with Black Creatives is "essential".
Director Monique Touko talks working at the Royal Court on Tife Kusoro's afro-surrealist play G.


Karen Chalamilla
Jul 12, 20244 min read
Rema The Rave Lord Comes To Life in 'HEIS'
In November, 2023 Rema became just the fifth afrobeats artist to sell out the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena London. This feat followed an...


Mary Oluwa
Jul 1, 20242 min read
'My Father's Fable' weaves together the complexities of adulthood
In 'My Father's Fable,' Faith Omole presents a very moving exploration of identity, grief and self-discovery.


Mary Oluwa
Jun 30, 20242 min read
'Everything I Own' is masterful storytelling in a monologue.
'Everything I Own' is more than a monologue; it’s a vivid tapestry of the trials and triumphs of being Black in Northern England.


Nicolas-Tyrell Scott
Jun 25, 20245 min read
On Her Dopamine-Infused-Debut, Normani Finally Breaks Out
In her years following Fifth Harmony’s impending 2018 split — foreshadowed in original member Camila Cabello’s split a year or so prior —...


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Review: Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie TV adaptation is female-driven and proud!
Reviewing Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie in its Channel 4 TV adaptation starring Dionne Brown


Ore Abiona
Apr 27, 20243 min read
Challengers: "backstabbing, scheming, smack-talking, dirty macking, adultery..."
"Luca Guadagnino has never been one to shy away from attempting to turn his audience on. " Ore unpacks Zendaya's latest role as Tashi Duncan


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 25, 20245 min read
April/May Theatre Reccs
From rival Brontes to trips to New York, there's a show for everyone as April ends and May begins.


Ayan Artan
Apr 11, 20244 min read
Banel and Adama: The best love story of the year is a Black film you haven’t even heard of.
Ayan Artan delves deep into the Senegalese directorial debut 'Banel and Adama' by Ramata-Toulaye Sy.


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 9, 20242 min read
In Concert: Rachel Chinouriri
Review of Rachel Chinouriri's headline show at KOKO Camden.


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 3, 20243 min read
This Week In Theatre: Shifters and The Big Life
This Week In Theatre we're reviewing the revival of 20-year-old, The Big Life as well as the debut play Shifters.


The Floor Mag
Feb 7, 20242 min read
The Floor Mag's January Watchlist
January came hot and heavy with theatrical releases! Here's some of the team's media picks.


Kesewaa Browne
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Black Cake: "We can be leads and plot drivers"
Charmaine Wilkerson's best-seller Black Cake's screen adaptation is a look at Jamaican representation and family in all its forms.

Tasnim Tayo
Nov 29, 20232 min read
A Literary Extravaganza: Reviewing The Black British Book Festival
Literature writer, Tasnim Tayo reports on attending the Black British Book Festival in October 2023.


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Nov 11, 20234 min read
In Conversation: Amaka Okafor
The Floor Mag chats to Amaka Okafor who plays DS Hasan in Netflix's time bending drama, Bodies.


Kofi Addei
Oct 25, 20235 min read
BFI's London Film Festival 23
Kofi Addei wraps up his favourites from this years BFI London Film Festival, including festival closer The Kitchen.

Kesewaa Browne
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Red Pitch: Friendship, footie and funny moments
Through a Twix bar and a tropical juice box get a glimpse into Omz, Joey and Bilal’s worlds in Tyrell Willams's Red Pitch.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 17, 20234 min read
In Conversation: Taylor-Dior Rumble
Being listed as #Merky Books’ first ever RomCom isn’t a small feat, but Taylor-Dior Rumble has always had Merky in her sights.
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