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Review: Richard III by Adjoa Andoh (Theatre)
BIB Review: Richard III by Adjoa Andoh. ★★★★☆
Theatrical, family feud, vengeance with dark / light humour. A slow burner but definitely worth the watch! A nice twist tale of Shakespeares play.
Richard III is on at the Rose theatre until 13 May.
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What’s On: Exhibition and Events - May 2023
May What’s On Monthly Round Up, it’s a long list, so do take time to look through.
What To Watch: On Stage May 2023
New month with a fab new list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here as some shows are still. If you found this useful, please do send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.
BIB’s BIG THREE OF THE WEEK w/c 10th Apr 2023
Another week, another BIB Big Three of The Week, Have you heard these stories or are they news to you? "BIB Big Three of the Week. Harvey Parker Trust: Love in Mind event on 30 April. Check out J.T Williams 'The Lizzie And Belle Mysteries - Portraits And Poison. Watch Little Simz's new documentary 'On Stage Off Stage.
What’s On: Exhibition and Events - April 2023
Our revamped What’s On Monthly Lists, which was just exhibitions now includes events and other things going on. It’s a long list, so do take time to look through.
Please note: this post is updated throughout the month and is ordered by beginning of month to end.
BIB’s BIG THREE OF THE WEEK w/c 3rd Apr 2023
Another week, another BIB Big Three of The Week, Have you heard these stories or are they news to you? Polite Society coming to on April 28, Warner Bros. Discovery and Media Trust launch series 2 of Black Britain Unspoken and Clara Amfo & Michelle Visage announced as this year's BAFTA Television Awards Hosts.
What To Watch: On Stage April 2023
New month with a fab new list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here as some shows are still. If you found this useful, please do send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.
BIB’s BIG THREE OF THE WEEK w/c 20th Mar 2023
Another week, another BIB Big Three of The Week, Have you heard these stories or are they news to you? Rye Lane is now in cinemas! Stormzy to headline All Points East. Dyslexia and Me: How to Survive and Thrive if You’re Neurodivergent.
What To Watch: On Stage March 2023
New month with a fab new list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here as some shows are still. If you found this useful, please do send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.
3 Exhibitions To Catch This Week in London Before They End
3 Exhibitions To Catch This Week in London Before They End. Chibuike Uzoma: To Kick a Stone at Simon Lee Gallery, ABUNDANCE IN TOGETHERNESS at Cubitt Artists Gallery, and Fly In League With The Night at Tate Britain.
BIB Bookmail: MAAME, PROMISE BOYS & SMALL WORLDS
Back with Big Three of The Week and we are focusing on books written by Black writers. If planning to buy any of these books, do buy from a Black bookshop such as Round Table Books and New Beacon books.
BIB Reviews: On The Ropes By Vernon Vanriel and Dougie Blaxland (Theatre)
On The Ropes is an uplifting musical autobiographical drama that tells the life story of Vernon Vanriel, a Black Britsh boxer, who arrived in the UK aged 6 with his family as part of the Windrush Generation and got caught up in the Windrush scandal. It’s a powerful piece written by playwright Dougie Blaxland in collaboration with the real Vernon Vanriel.
What To Watch: On Stage Feb 2023
February is right around the corner and we have a great list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here too as some shows are still on such as WATCH ON THE RHINE @ Donmar Warehouse and Mandela @ Young Vic. If you found this useful, please send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.
5 Black Exhibitions to see in Jan 2023 across the UK
Not even the end of January and back with another list of Black exhibitions to see this Jan in London, and across the UK plus a few extras.
What To Watch: On Stage Jan 2023
What To Watch: On Stage Jan 2023. Our first theatre list of the year and it’s full of great shows, some ending this month! Want an evening out with friends or family, or to see something new, we got you covered with our list. Remember to check out our Black exhibitions list here too
New Year, New list of Black Exhibitions to check out
It’s the new year and we’re back with a new list of art shows to check out, with some ending this month.
Three shows we’ve watched recently - Mood, Big Age & Smal Axe
These are shows we’ve watched recently that was created, produced, directed, written, or with a majority Black cast and/or starring. Have you watched any of these shows recently?
BIB’s BIG THREE OF THE WEEK w/c 26th Dec 2022
It’s almost the end of year, which calls for our last BIB Big Three of the Week..

