The Smithian

Set amidst the Nigerian crime scene in Woolwich (S.E. London) during the early noughties—the young Wale (who recently arrived in the UK from Lagos) is enticed into a life of ’419’ crime…Wale teams up with an old friend…and his ‘colleagues,’ and the fraudulent crew set about…a mission to achieve…wealth, gain notoriety and enjoy women…however they soon…realise some harsh truths about each another.

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Luna Negra was found in 1999 by Cuban-born dancer and choreographer Eduardo Vilaro. The troupe’s mission was to celebrate the richness and diversity of Latino culture through the creation of works by contemporary Latino choreographers. At the time of its closing, Luna Negra included 10 dancers and five apprentice dancers.

sad. and meanwhile, in the world of British dance…

Ponystep.

The Big Issue

Downton Abbey producers were searching for the…person to play the show’s first ever black character…’Death In Paradise’ actor Gary Carr will be joining the cast…as jazz singer Jack Ross.

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Sport.

Scottish singer-songwriter Emili Sande scores a new chart record with her debut album after a stellar year in Britain that has paved the way for her next challenge—the U.S. market. Sande smashed a record held for nearly 50 years by The Beatles when her debut…”Our Version of Events,” hit its 63rd week in the top 10 of the UK album charts…

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The Big Issue.

[how they’re doing it] in London

Recently, England’s Royal Shakespeare Company produced a Julius Caesar set in contemporary Africa that was a hit at the World Shakespeare Festival…Now the RSC has brought it to America.

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The Guardian G2

the Guardian.

…not just another queer web drama series, it’s a story about people, their loves, lives and lies as they go about their daily routine telling stories…we can all relate to…

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Shortlist.

Guardian Weekend.