Walter Mosley is one of the world’s most admired writers, and certainly one of the most respected African American scribes. Of mixed race heritage – a Jewish mother and African American father – this only child was surrounded by storytelling while growing up (from his Russian relatives on his mother’s side to tales of the… Continue reading Interview with Walter Mosley

The complexity of race and identity: Steve John Shepherd as the troubled Paul Ryman. Photo credit: Richard Davenport Play: Albion Theatre: Bush Theatre Playwright: Chris Thompson Director: Ria Parry Review by Natalie Gormally Chris Thompson’s explosive new play examines the turbulent rise of the new far-right in modern day Britain.

A national, biennial award for black and Asian women writers in the UK, founded in 2012, the SI Leeds Literary Prize is hosting two events. First the SI Leeds Literary Prize readings sees award winning writer, broadcaster and journalist Dreda Say Mitchell (pictured, left) introduce the SI Leeds Literary Prize shortlisted writers at Rich Mix… Continue reading SI Leeds Literary Prize events

Is English We Speaking: A Reading by Jamaica’s Poet Laureate Mervyn Morris (pictured) with special guests John Hegley and Mimi Khalvati, is being hosted by Wasifiri as part of its 30th birthday celebrations. Morris is one of the finest international contemporary poets, and was recently appointed poet laureate of Jamaica. He has also nurtured generations… Continue reading Is English we speaking?

Following sell-out shows at Arcola Theatre, the acclaimed, award-winning British-African family drama, Pandora’s Box, by Ade Solanke, embarks on its long-awaited UK tour. Nominated for this year’s $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature, Africa’s biggest literary award, and nominated for Best New Play in the Off West End Theatre Awards, this moving tragicomedy about families, betrayal,… Continue reading Pandora’s Box returns to the stage

In celebration of Wasafiri 30th birthday it is hosting Words on the Water: A Literary Boat Trip, a river cruise bringing together six of the best writers representing the diversity of London. Readings will cross continents and cultures, with author and The Guardian critic Sukhdev Sandhu, award-winning novelists A M Bakalar and Gabriel Gbadamosi and… Continue reading Wasafiri’s Words on the Water Literary Boat Trip

Words of Colour Productions’ executive director Joy Francis met with Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith, the award-winning writers of Channel 4’s acclaimed four part drama series RUN. Friends since their teens, their strong creative partnership secured them a Royal Television Society Award and a BAFTA award for their writing skills.

Paulette Randall is one of this country’s most successful female theatre directors. She has already made history as associate director for the London 2012 opening ceremonies alongside Danny Boyle, and as the first black woman to direct a play in the West End, August Wilson’s Fences in 2013. Yet despite her theatrical pedigree and solid… Continue reading Interview with Paulette Randall

Angie Le Mar has been announced as the brand ambassador for Osargenews.com, a new portal which focuses on the African Diaspora. Using cutting edge technology and social media tools, the site will connect communities through the latest news, developments and cultural trends from across the globe as well as provide a forum for the exchange… Continue reading Launch of Osargenews.com

Tricycle Theatre’s artistic director Indhu Rubasingham has announced the cast for the UK premiere of Marcus Gardley’s The House That Will Not Stand. Set in New Orleans in 1836, following an era of French colonial rule and relative racial acceptance, Louisiana’s ‘free people of color’ are prospering. Beartrice has become one of the city’s wealthiest… Continue reading The House That Will Not Stand cast announced