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Birmingham Wednesday 21 October and Thursday 22 October 2026

Made You Look

Made You Look is a visceral and explosive one-man performance that blends spoken word, physical theatre, visual art…

Birmingham Wednesday 21st October – Thursday 22nd October 2026

Made You Look

Made You Look comes to Birmingham Rep for a powerful and immersive performance, offering a bold exploration of…

Coventry Wednesday 21st October 2026

Black History Month Showcase

Young performers take centre stage at Blue Coat Theatre for a special evening of music, dance, drama and…

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ARY1E8 paul boateng labour mp portrait at the labour conference bournemouth uk 2004. Image shot 2004. Exact date unknown.

Paul Boateng: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies

There are moments in history when the course shifts, when a figure emerges who doesn’t just walk through…


1986: Diane Abbott, the new labour MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington makes history today (12/6/87). Miss Abbott, 32, a Cambridge graduate and a member of Labour's hard left, becomes the country's first black woman MP. Picture taken 18/2/86 when she was an equality officer for the union ACTT.

Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance

In a political landscape that often marginalises those who dare to be different, Diane Abbott has stood tall…


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