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A Disney Morning: Wish Preview

This morning I headed to the Wish Footage Presentation, where Disney presented exclusive content from the all-new original feature film, WISH. WISH will be released in cinemas on November 22nd and stars Ariana DeBose as the voice of Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Valentino the pajama-wearing goat. The epic animated musical “Wish,” follows Asha and a little ball of boundless energy called Star prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.  

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Review: The Little Mermaid (Film)

“Wish I could beeeeeeee part of that worldddddd” #TheLittleMermaid is a live-action remake of the 1998 animated classic we all know and love, directed by Rob Marshall. I had the pleasure of watching the highly anticipated fantasy musical at the Family Event screening Disney held yesterday morning.

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What To Watch: On Stage June 2023

New month with new list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here as some shows are still. If you found this useful, please do send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.

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Review: Rye Lane (Film)

BIB Review: Rye Lane ★★★★★ Love is what? Love is sweet O especially in South East London. Rye Lane follows two youngsters Yaz and Dom, played by Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson, reeling from bad breakups who connect over an eventful day in South-London.

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Review: Richard III by Adjoa Andoh (Theatre)

BIB Review: Richard III by Adjoa Andoh. ★★★★☆

Theatrical, family feud, vengeance with dark / light humour. A slow burner but definitely worth the watch! A nice twist tale of Shakespeares play.

Richard III is on at the Rose theatre until 13 May.

> Book tickets here

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What To Watch: On Stage May 2023

New month with a fab new list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here as some shows are still. If you found this useful, please do send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.

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BIB’s BIG THREE OF THE WEEK w/c 10th Apr 2023

Another week, another BIB Big Three of The Week, Have you heard these stories or are they news to you? "BIB Big Three of the Week. Harvey Parker Trust: Love in Mind event on 30 April. Check out J.T Williams 'The Lizzie And Belle Mysteries - Portraits And Poison. Watch Little Simz's new documentary 'On Stage Off Stage.

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What’s On: Exhibition and Events - April 2023

Our revamped What’s On Monthly Lists, which was just exhibitions now includes events and other things going on. It’s a long list, so do take time to look through.

Please note: this post is updated throughout the month and is ordered by beginning of month to end.

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BIB’s BIG THREE OF THE WEEK w/c 3rd Apr 2023

Another week, another BIB Big Three of The Week, Have you heard these stories or are they news to you? Polite Society coming to on April 28, Warner Bros. Discovery and Media Trust launch series 2 of Black Britain Unspoken and Clara Amfo & Michelle Visage announced as this year's BAFTA Television Awards Hosts.

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What To Watch: On Stage April 2023

New month with a fab new list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here as some shows are still. If you found this useful, please do send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.

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BIB’s BIG THREE OF THE WEEK w/c 20th Mar 2023

Another week, another BIB Big Three of The Week, Have you heard these stories or are they news to you? Rye Lane is now in cinemas! Stormzy to headline All Points East. Dyslexia and Me: How to Survive and Thrive if You’re Neurodivergent.

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What To Watch: On Stage March 2023

New month with a fab new list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here as some shows are still. If you found this useful, please do send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.

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BIB Bookmail: MAAME, PROMISE BOYS & SMALL WORLDS

Back with Big Three of The Week and we are focusing on books written by Black writers. If planning to buy any of these books, do buy from a Black bookshop such as Round Table Books and New Beacon books.

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BIB Reviews: On The Ropes By Vernon Vanriel and Dougie Blaxland (Theatre)

On The Ropes is an uplifting musical autobiographical drama that tells the life story of Vernon Vanriel, a Black Britsh boxer, who arrived in the UK aged 6 with his family as part of the Windrush Generation and got caught up in the Windrush scandal. It’s a powerful piece written by playwright Dougie Blaxland in collaboration with the real Vernon Vanriel.

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What To Watch: On Stage Feb 2023

February is right around the corner and we have a great list of shows to watch during the month. Remember to check out our last post here too as some shows are still on such as WATCH ON THE RHINE @ Donmar Warehouse and Mandela @ Young Vic. If you found this useful, please send a tip so we can continue to connect audiences.

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