Event recap: Whose story is it anyway?

22 Apr 15 | Magazine, mobile

From left: Playwright Zodwa Nyoni, novelist Chris Cleave, author Nadifa Mohamed and Tim Finch, author and chair of Counerpoint Arts.

From left: Playwright Zodwa Nyoni, novelist Chris Cleave, author Nadifa Mohamed and Tim Finch, author and chair of Counterpoints Arts.

Index on Censorship partnered a lively event at Rich Mix, London on Tuesday 21 April, along with Counterpoints Arts and Platforma Arts & Refugees Network.

The evening featured discussion of the representation of refugees in novels and plays, as well as extracts from writings by the panellists, author Nadifa Mohamed; novelist Chris Cleave; poet and playwright Zodwa Nyoni and the chair, author Tim Finch. The event also included music by Syrian musician Maya Youssef who performed on the kanun.

Below is a short piece of video from the evening, as well as a selection of tweets from the event:

27 April: Leading Ladies – All About Eve Screening

15 Apr 14 | Events

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We asked the public in which decade they felt women had the strongest roles in cinema? After a close battle for the top spot, the votes have been counted and… the 1950s is victorious!

The multi-Oscar winning movie All About Eve fought off stiff competition from films spanning six decades, edging out Annie Hall (1970s) and Working Girl (1980s) at the last minute to claim the title.

A rare chance to see this female tour-de-force on the big screen followed by a lively discussion with Index on Censorship Editor Rachael Jolley, Rich Mix CEO Jane Earl, co-founder of Underwire festival Gabriella Apicella and LA-based actress Olivia J Fox.

When: Sunday 27th April, 12:00 noon
Where:  Rich Mix Cinema and Arts Centre, E1 6LA
Tickets: Book your tickets here.