Anthony Ekundayo Lennon

Really exciting new archaeology report showing that two people who died in 7th century Kent had West African grandfathers. It’s suggested they’d travelled here as traders and settled thanks to the Byzantine Empire’s trade network that linked North Africa to Britain

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A wasteland of rubble, dust and graves: how Gaza looks from the sky The Guardian joins a Jordanian military airdrop for a rare chance to observe a landscape devastated by Israel’s offensive Seen from the air, Gaza looks like the ruins of an ancient civilisation, brought to light after centuries of darkness. A patchwork of concrete shapes and shattered walls, neighbourhoods scattered with craters, rubble and roads that lead nowhere. The remnants of cities wiped out. But here, there has been no natural disaster and no slow passage of time. Members of Jordan’s military stand among pallets of aid about to be dropped on Gaza. Continue reading...

A wasteland of rubble, dust and graves: how Gaza looks from the sky

Five men jailed for torture of woman in Dublin flat Five men who beat, burned, stabbed and tortured a woman for three hours in a Dublin flat last year have been jailed for between eight-and-a-half and 14 years.

I'm glad Natalie Ennis received some justice today, with more to come. She was put through such torture and depravity by 8 Irish men. Not one word from the Irish fa-right about her ordeal. Not one condemnation of the men from them either.

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Thank you for the invite @actorstouringco.bsky.social - a brilliantly inspiring and thoughtful evening with some excellent readers!
#Dramaturgy
#Insights
#FutureVisions

Designed graphic asset with jagged pink and blue circles in the background and a fluting effect. The BAFTA TV Awards with P&O Cruises logo is on the top left corner and an image of Lennie James starring in Mr Loverman is centre right. To the left of this the text reads ‘Leading Actor Winner’ and below the image the text reads ‘Lennie James, Mr Loverman’

Lennie James wins the Leading Actor BAFTA for Mr Loverman 👏

#BAFTATVAwards with P&O Cruises

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Meet our new Artistic Associates | National Theatre Together this artistic group will work to support and shape our creative vision, providing the broadest access to high-quality theatre anywhere in the world.

Meet our new Artistic Associates 🙌

Today we welcome Miranda Cromwell, Dr Sophie Duncan and Lynn Nottage as new Artistic Associates - with Clint Dyer continuing his inspiring work with us as an Associate Artist.

Read the full announcement here 👇
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Deeply proud to be a co-dramaturg on this production. The fever dream that is TRAPLORD, choreographed by Ivan Michael Blackstock. Experience it next month @sadlerswells.bsky.social East!
#IvanMichaelBlackstock
#HipHopTheatre
#OlivierAwardWinning

Today the life of JAMES EARL JONES was celebrated! Not a day goes by without my having phenomenal memories of working with him, thanks to @msdebbieallen. James’s warmth, integrity and intelligence (heart & mind) will forever nurture me. Thanks Flynn for the invite.
#JamesEarlJones
#CatOnAHotTinRoof

Adolescence review – the closest thing to TV perfection in decades Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s drama about a teen accused of murder is astounding. Its dazzling performances, and the devastating questions it asks, will linger with you

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ON FALLING promo image. A woman in black warehouse clothes and working gloves shifts large plastic yellow crates. The title of the film appears in yellow block capitals, with credits and wreaths below

EDINBURGH. Get yourselves along to see ON FALLING at the
Cameo TONIGHT at 7.30. The film is great, catch it while you can and don't miss the chance to catch the post show Q&A with the brilliant writer-director
@lauracarreira.bsky.social

On Falling – heartbreaking study of a warehouse worker’s yearning loneliness Director Laura Carreira’s superb debut feature is reminiscent of Ken Loach in its humane portrayal of soul-destroying work

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Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent attempt to ramp up pressure on Hamas amid increasingly…

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Everybody loves the sunshine

No Other Land. Chan’ 4 11.15pm, Tues 4 March. Please share widely so as many people as possible can witness how Israel steals Palestinian land and destroys homes and lives, shown through the eyes of Basel, a Palestinian filmmaker, and Yuval, an Israeli journalist.
Bafta and Oscar - BEST DOCUMENTARY.

If can, witness my good friend #LucianMsamati playing Cardinal Joshua Adeyemi. To quote Lucian…A “privilege, pleasure and a dream come true to share the screen with such screen greats as Isabella Rossellini, Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Jon Lithgow. #Conclave

Multiple @BAFTA award winning.

SOLIHULL CREATIVE CAREERS CONFERENCE • What a pleasure to be part of this excellent event! Thank you Katie Holtom, @SolihullCEP_, @LKaterega and team @coretheatresol • Photographer: @romywhai
#SolihullCEP
#SweetMemories
#GeneticEcho 🇧🇯 🇮🇪

Perspective…

Same city - three venues. Where am I? Can you name all three of the venues too? 🙂🎭
#DirectingLife

Giving thanks for your beautiful photography @charlottesparkes (instagram). Snowflake exploration @artsedlondon

The cast, crew & creatives of Life of Pi UK are about to finish their epic 16 month tour with their final performances @nmacc.india It has been wonderful to watch this team grow and hold the show as they travel and play. Thank you! I hope you enjoy your final show!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

Original Hadestown Broadway leads to return to London for limited season They’re back for another season in London!

Wait for them, they're coming!

Not only a visual timeline, but an acknowledgement and celebration of personal/career history and the power of ancestors who flow through my veins.

By the way…

Not yet seen the film ORIGIN by @ava - I strongly suggest you witness its sublime excellence).
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