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BFI LFF - Quick Reviews, Day 1: Saltburn, Essex Girl & Area Boy

Excited to be back at the BFI London Film Festival for another year, celebrating Black and Black Mixed Talent On and Off Screen. The first of many quick fire reviews, we have Saltburn, Essex Girl and Area Boy . Remember to check out my watchlist here which focuses on amplifying the Black and Black Mixed talent showcasing and/or featuring at this years BFI LFF, organised by events.

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BIB’s BFI LFF 2023 Watchlist

The 67th BFI London Film Festival full programme has been announced. This extensive and thorough BIB Watchlist focuses on amplifying the Black and Black Mixed talent showcasing and/or featuring at this years BFI LFF, organised by events..

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What To Watch: On Stage Oct 2023

October is here! To keep up to date and be the first to hear about our monthly round ups and discounts - sign-up to the newsletter.

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What To Watch: On Stage Sept 2023

Black theatre goers. Summer time is here but Is summer in the room with us? No but here’s a new list of theatre shows to check out while it’s muggy outside. To keep up to date and be the first to hear about our monthly round ups and discounts - sign-up to the newsletter.

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Dani Moseley & babirye bukilwa on Dreaming Whilst Black: “We’re not a monolith”

We see the Black British experience in a way never really seen or explored on UK TV before. Ahead of Dreaming Whilst Black coming back to our screens as a full series, I got to chat with Dani Moseley (plays Amy) & babirye bukilwa (plays Vanessa) in the new series which available to watch on BBC iPlayer. We spoke about their challeges, favourite scenes, how Black women aren’t a monolith, who their celbrating and tips for people wanting to enter the industry.

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What To Watch: On Stage Aug 2023

Black theatre goers. Summer time is here but Is summer in the room with us? No but here’s a new list of theatre shows to check out while it’s muggy outside. To keep up to date and be the first to hear about our monthly round ups and discounts - sign-up to the newsletter.

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What To Watch: On Stage July 2023

Summer time is coming, when you booking tickets to go the theatre? New month with another massive list of shows to watch during the month. To keep up to date and be the first to hear about our monthly round ups and discounts - sign-up to the newsletter.

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A Disney Morning: Wish Preview

This morning I headed to the Wish Footage Presentation, where Disney presented exclusive content from the all-new original feature film, WISH. WISH will be released in cinemas on November 22nd and stars Ariana DeBose as the voice of Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Valentino the pajama-wearing goat. The epic animated musical “Wish,” follows Asha and a little ball of boundless energy called Star prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.  

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Review: The Little Mermaid (Film)

“Wish I could beeeeeeee part of that worldddddd” #TheLittleMermaid is a live-action remake of the 1998 animated classic we all know and love, directed by Rob Marshall. I had the pleasure of watching the highly anticipated fantasy musical at the Family Event screening Disney held yesterday morning.

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What To Watch: On Stage June 2023

New month with 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.

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Review: Rye Lane (Film)

BIB Review: Rye Lane ★★★★★ Love is what? Love is sweet O especially in South East London. Rye Lane follows two youngsters Yaz and Dom, played by Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson, reeling from bad breakups who connect over an eventful day in South-London.

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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.

> Book tickets here

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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.

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