Growing up in Guyana, Letitia Wright never imagined a Hollywood career. But after a string of stage and TV roles and early recognition of her talent, her casting in the blockbuster movie Black Panther was the break every actor hopes for, says Caroline Taylor. Published as the cover story in the May/June issue of Caribbean …
The was originally published on ArtsHub (UK) as “Blood & Gifts” at London’s National Theatre The saying goes that those who ignore history are bound to repeat it. And it would seem that 150 years of failed Western attempts at gaining the upper hand in Afghanistan was not enough to dissuade British, Russian or American and …
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I'm performing along with my fellow Goldsmiths, University of London MA Performance Making degree candidates in the CONTAINS FAT Festival of Final Shows. The press release is below! 🙂 The MA Performance Making programme at Goldsmiths, University of London is preparing to present CONTAINS FAT: a Festival of Final Shows by students on the course. …
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I texted my dad a little while ago to make sure he'd safely arrived in London after being out of town for a while. No sooner had he texted back in the affirmative did he ask: "What password did they give you for the internet?" So I sent it. He SMS'd back: "Thx."
In loving memory of Aunty Astra Da Costa Fare you well, my dear, I must be gone, And leave you for a while; If I roam away I'll come back again, Though I roam ten thousand miles, my dear, Though I roam ten thousand miles. So fair thou art, my bonny lass, So deep in …
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Some Carnival Messiah cast members, myself included, read at the launch of Anne Fridal's book of poetry at the Trinidad & Tobago High Commission in London on October 2nd. The Trinidad Guardian had a write-up of it and some photos, and my friend Danielle posted a video of me reading on her blog! Click here …
Originally written for and published in Caribbean Beat magazine in 2007 This September, Geraldine Connor’s epic musical Carnival Messiah will be presented in a rather unusual setting. The mammoth production will be staged under a 1,000-seat big top on the lawn of the sprawling Harewood House, home of the Queen’s cousin the Earl of Harewood, and an estate …
Originally written for and published in Caribbean Beat magazine in 2007 On March 25, 1807, parliament in London passed a law formally abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire. The United States followed suit by banning the importation of slaves from January 1, 1808. It took many more years to end slavery altogether. Freedom for …
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