Join the SI Leeds Literary Prize’s shortlisted writers on Monday 19 September at 7.30pm for an engaging evening of readings and discussion with author, broadcaster and journalist Sunny Singh. Then attend the prize’s roundtable chat on Sunday 9 October at 6pm for the Women Writers of The Future event as part of the London Literature… Continue reading SI Leeds Literary Prize events
The Duke to raise funds for young refugees
The Royal Court Theatre will host four free performances of Shôn Dale-Jones’ new solo show The Duke at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in November 2016 and any proceeds raised on the nights will go to Save the Children’s Child Refugee Crisis Appeal.
Fashion Africa fifth anniversary conference
On 8 Septempber 2016 in London, the Africa Fashion Guide turns five and will be hosted an anniversary Fashion Africa conference entitled The African Market.
The Best First Novel Award
The Authors’ Club is looking for submissions for the Best First Novel Award. The 2017 prize is open to any debut novel written in English and published in the UK between 1 January and 31 December 2016, with one important exception: novels first published in another country of origin will not be considered.
Love Across a Broken Map
Book: Love Across a Broken Map Authors: The Whole Kahani Publisher: Dahlia Publishing Price: £9.99 Review by Snehal Amembal Love Across a Broken Map, produced by The Whole Kahani (a group of writers of South Asian origin) is a beautiful anthology of diverse short stories which fuse around the themes of love and loss.
Sheffield Doc Fest launches one year training programme
Doc/Next is a one year training initiative by Sheffield Doc/Fest and is open to documentary and all non-fiction #directors, producers, line producers, editors and DOPs across all platforms. Liz McIntyre CEO and festival director says: “We have listened to emerging talent, who, having secured their first few credits, articulate the difficulty of jumping to the… Continue reading Sheffield Doc Fest launches one year training programme
Punjabi Boy explores relationships, masculinity and friendship
You’ve heard of the Essex Man and the Hackney Hipster it’s time to meet the Punjabi Boys of Hounslow. Gary (Gurinder) and Bob are best friends growing up in Hounslow and while Bob (Balvinder) is your archetypal ‘Punjabi Boy’ who’s loud, enjoys eating Tandoori chicken and drinking whisky. Gary likes to spend his days reading… Continue reading Punjabi Boy explores relationships, masculinity and friendship
My Name is Leon
Book: My Name is Leon Author: Kit de Waal Publisher: Viking Price: £10.99 Review by Reshma Ruia Kit De Waal’s debut novel My Name is Leon deserves its critical acclaim and place on the Sunday Times bestseller list.
Soul
A tender and tortured soul: Nathan Ives-Moiba as Marvin Gaye. Photo: Robert Day Theatre: Hackney Empire Play: Soul Playwright: Roy Williams Director: James Dacre Review by Ronke Lawal On April Fools’ Day 1984, hours before his 45th birthday, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father in the “Big House”, the shared family home owned… Continue reading Soul
Why documentaries are the future of filmmaking
Filmmaker and producer Veronica McKenzie trekked to this year’s Sheffield doc fest for Words of Colour online, for the second year in a row. Although impressed with the quality of films – and grants – on offer, she was disappointed at the lack of films directed by filmmakers, and especially women, of colour. McKenzie explains… Continue reading Why documentaries are the future of filmmaking