What’s On
A series of four talks with discussion time for anyone with an interest in understanding and challenging their views on art. These accessible talks with discussion time are intended for anyone interested in developing their understanding of art, whatever their existing level of knowledge. Some historical context for individual artists and schools of art will […]
Gain confidence in your ability to improvise and perform in a jazz group and learn tunes from the jazz repertoire. The course will introduce you to playing in a jazz band or provide opportunity for you to improve your knowledge and skills. We will work on a number of tunes over the 8-week course, modelling […]
Cities can provide the ideal environment for turning points in history, and art can provide the ideal perspective on events in history - we’ll talk about both in this informal series of talks. This series of four talks will focus on cities at turning points in history – how revolution, defeat in war, political assassinations […]
Develop your piano-playing skills in this relaxed and informal monthly performers’ club. Join pianist Jude Richardson on Sunday afternoons in this casual piano group class dedicated to helping you gain confidence as a pianist and performer. You can bring finished pieces, music you've just started looking at, original compositions, or anything else you like to […]
A Bharatanatyam exploration of Shiva — from the meditative to the magnificent, through choreographies that honour his many moods and manifestations. Ages: 5+ Recommended Price: £10 What are ‘Pay What You Can’ tickets? We believe that that arts should be accessible for all. For this reason some of our shows and events this year will […]
Join WORD! for Abi’s Birthday Takeover WORD!'s own Abi is turning 25 this year, and we are all invited to celebrate with her. The birthday girl is hosting an open mic takeover, she wants to hear poems, comedy, spoken word and at least one person singing happy birthday! Join us for poetry, community and maybe […]
Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman, they’re probably not). […]
Robert White: ‘THAT’ Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy! Is going on tour with a brand new show! Presented by Little Wander. Whether you’re a fan from his series of Britain’s Got Talent, or you’re one of his millions of online viewers but only just realising that Robert is ‘THAT’ Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy […]
We Liming Creative Salon: Using our Voice and Creativity for Change and Progress Facilitated by curator and speaker Melanie Abrahams, with writers and performers Michael Brome and Lydia Towsey, this creative session explores the power of literature and spoken voice as tools for change. Drawing inspiration from Caribbean and British-Caribbean writers and artists, including the […]
Join us for a special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet Grace Nichols. Based on a Trinidadian cultural institution, Liming mashes up poetry and spoken word with a carnival vibe and encourages going with the flow and socialising. Co-hosted by Melanie Abrahams and Kamisha Hawkins, the evening will include local sensations Imani […]
Displays tables and talks on how Jainism, Sikhism and Hinduism celebrates Deepavali as per their religious beliefs and significance of it. This workshop is part of Deepavali: Festival of Light. Explore the other events and workshops on our website. Recommended Price: £1 Age guidance: Suitable for ages from 7+ What are ‘Pay What You Can’ tickets? We believe […]
Deepavali presents cultural dance showcase presenting story of Ramayana, and classical Indian dance repertoires in the style of Kathak perform by professional, semi-professional and youth group of CICD. An enjoyable and educational cultural dance show case which tells Nritya, story telling expressions, and Nritta, technical dance pieces, suitable for all ages.During the day there will […]
