Olivier award nominee Josette Bushell-Mingo gave a powerhouse performance in the powerful and provocative Nina: A Story about me and Nina Simone  that started a three night sell out run at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night. The show, a mixture of performance, song and spoken word, looks at the racism of our current times through the context of NIna Simone;s civil rights songs and the experiences of both the 1960s and of the star Josette. It is a sometimes uncomfortable watch for a white member of the audience, but it is never less than thought provoking and interesting, and those incredible songs still soar. Josette starts the show celebrating a concert…

Spring is the perfect time to sort and declutter your wardrobe. As the colder weather starts to recede, we can finally pack away those bigger coats and thick jumpers, and hope that they can stay away until at least the following Autumn. But as well as packing away our seasonal wears, it is also a good time to sort out those clothes that you no longer wear, to hopefully make some space (and maybe some money) for your new Spring wardrobe treats. There are many reasons why an item in your wardrobe is unloved. It could be something that no longer fits and therefore you couldn’t actually wear it. It…

The true English lady is immaculate, but never extravagant; she has no need to impress, only to be polished. No matter where you are in the world, fashion remains distinct. Parisians are praised for their tailored, effortless fashion, while Spanish ladies have mastered smart-casual styling and New Yorkers are known for their relaxed, edgy looks — but how do English ladies fair? In the UK, fashion is definitively eclectic, varying from region-to-region. English ladies are renowned for their poise, with many wearing quintessentially British clothing. Here, Fulton Umbrellas — the brand behind the Royal Family’s iconic clear umbrellas — explains the wardrobe essentials for English women. Umbrella Monthly searches: 33,100…