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If all the world's a stage...then where are all the Black actors, directors and producers?

Presented by: Portsmouth BookFest
0PORTSMOUTH: Central Library
PThursday 6th March, 2025
N7:00pm

Event information

Author of History through the Black Experience Simon Hudson will talk about some of the key Black trailblazers in tv, film and theatre including director Oscar Micheaux, British playwright Roy Williams and American playwright August Wilson. Simon Hudson was born in Southampton and was a teacher for many years. He has spoken on local and national radio and given talks at book events and festivals. He most recently gave an excellent talk here in Portsmouth on the history of Black British Music.

Venue information

PORTSMOUTH: Central Library
0Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2DX
> librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk
! 02392819311
` Event is on the third floor - lift access

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