Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Abyssinians and ChainSka Brassika

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

The Abyssinians and ChainSka Brassika **** 4/5 Clapham Grand London SW11 The Abyssinians The Jamaican roots reggae band were fronted by what appeared to be a curious mix of 3 lead singers, all  grey bearded, slim elderly gentlemen. Their music was … Continue reading →

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Hanging out – Then and now

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

Hanging Out – Then and Now ***** 5/5 NFT1 at BFI London Southbank London SE1 Wednesday 22nd September 2013   HANGING OUT – then and now is a 50-minute documentary about youth culture in London during the 1950’s, 60’s and now, … Continue reading →

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The Rod Stewart Experience

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

***** 5/5 The Rod Stewart Experience Tropic at Ruislip, Ruislip Social Club, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 Saturday 18th May 2013 Do ya think I’m sexy? …. Helloooo. Don’t all rush at once to answer will you? Don’t worry, I’m not really … Continue reading →

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What were the judges doing? Lenny Henry fires broadside at the Baftas

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

In a recent interview with the Daily Telegraph, Lenny Henry bemoaned the absence of Black actors at the BAFTA Television awards of 12th May 2013. The 54-year-old told the Telegraph: “There weren’t any black people at the Baftas; there was no … Continue reading →

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Is Masculinity in Crisis?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

Is Masculinity in Crisis? Demos, Central London, Thursday 16th May 2013 According to Labour MP and Shadow Health Minister, Diane Abbott MP, the male of the species is in crisis, buckling under the pressure of modern day life and uber … Continue reading →

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Nina Kristofferson’s Billie Holiday Story

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

Nina Kristofferson’s Billie Holiday Story *** 3/5 The Charing Cross Theatre London WC2 Tuesday 14th May 2013 Starring Nina Kristofferson The show runs daily 7.30pm at The Charing Cross Theatre, London, until 25th May 2013. Tickets – £12-£35. Tel – … Continue reading →

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Mek Mi Laugh and Comedy Untapped 5th May 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

Mek Mi Laugh and Comedy Untapped – Bank Holiday Stand Up Comedy Special **** 4/5 Harrow Arts Centre Hatch End Middlesex HA5 Sunday 5th May 2013 The early May Bank Holiday witnessed the latest offering from ‘Mek Mi Laugh’ and … Continue reading →

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Luiz Suarez – Bitten by the FA. Justice or an over reaction?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

Much has been said and written about the recent Luiz Suarez case. Many of us will have seen the bizarre pictures of him biting Chelsea Defender Branislav Ivanovic during the 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday 21st April 2013. Awful as it … Continue reading →

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Inspirational chat from Arising stars Richard Blackwood, Angellica Bell and Jason Roberts

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

Arise ***** 5/5 Featuring guests Jason Roberts, Angellica Bell, Richard Blackwood and Host, Daddy Ernie Tabernacle, London W11 Sunday 28th April 2013 The latest of the ARISE series of interviews with well known celebrities featured an interesting and diverse mix of … Continue reading →

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About 2 Blow

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Tiemo Talk

About 2 Blow **** 4/5 Bloomsbury Theatre London WC1 Saturday 27th April 2013 Regular followers of the Black comedy circuit are used to seeing the same faces headlining shows all over the country. Nothing wrong with that per se. After … Continue reading →

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