Monthly Archives: March 2014

Book a Comedienne … You what? Are you ‘avin a larf?

Why would anyone want to book or see a female Comedienne? Or Pilot, Engineer, mechanic or Cabbie for that matter?  It’s not a job for women is it?  Tell that to Gina Yashere, Jo Brand, Joan Rivers, Sarah Milligan, Shappi … Continue reading

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12 years a slave

12 Years A Slave Film review star rating **** Steven Rodney “Steve” McQueen CBE (born 9 October 1969) is a British film director, producer, screenwriter, and video artist. For his 2013 film, 12 Years a Slave, he won an Oscar, … Continue reading

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BAM – Being a Man

Star rating ***** Being a Man Southbank Centre London SW1 Saturday 1st February 2014 What is it to be a man today? What is it to be a real man, a good father, a Black man, a professional, gay or … Continue reading

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Felix Dexter Tribute Show

Felix Dexter Tribute Show – Nice, nice, nice Star rating **** Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, Hammersmith, London W6. Sunday 9th February 2014 Hammersmith Apollo was sold out for an impressive array of some of Britain’s funniest comedians who came to honour … Continue reading

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Are Black Women Beyond a Joke?

Are Black women beyond a joke? There. I said it, but before I answer the question, let´s focus on what it looks like on the surface. To be precise I’m curious as to why there seem to be so few … Continue reading

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