Month: May 2012

Kerry Young is one happy writer. Since the publication of her first novel Pao in 2011, she has been shortlisted for the Costa First Novel… Read more

Now in its sixth year, this festival is the only one of its kind in the UK to celebrate the writing of Asia and Asians…. Read more

Dilemmas aplenty: Susan Aderin (Mama) and Yetunde Oduwole (Sis Ronke). Picture by Ade Omoloja Play: Pandora’s Box Theatre: Arcola Tent Playwright: Ade Solanke Review by… Read more

This quiz is the brainchild of young people participating on the Words of Colour Productions and Hackney Museum Stories of the World Youth Communications Project…. Read more

Women and the Twittersphere are hitting the headlines – for all the wrong reasons. According to the Independent’s Twitter 100 list only 18 of the… Read more

Brothers in arms? Lucian Msamati (Kayode), Pamela Nomvete (Mama), Ashley Zhangazha (Kunle). Picture by Alastair Muir Play: Belong Theatre: Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs Playwright:… Read more

Strained love: Ben Miles (Kenneth) and Victoria Hamilton (Sandra). Picture by Johan Persson Play: Love Love Love Theatre: Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs Playwright: Mark… Read more

Picture by Stroinski Despite the popularity of social media among women and the growing number of female bloggers, it appears that abusing high profile women… Read more

Event: Monologue Slam UK Venue: Rich Mix Price: £10; free for actors to compete via audition Review by Mesha McNeil Monologue Slam UK, a monthly… Read more

Editor: Joanne Griffith Price: $16.95 Publisher: City Lights Books Review by Bengono Bessala In her new book, British-born and LA-based journalist Joanne Griffith uses interviews… Read more