The significance of colours and what kind of patterns are done. Participants will have an opportunity to fill the Rangoli design by using colour powder. This workshop is part of Deepavali: Festival of Light. Explore the other events and workshops on our website. Recommended Price: £1 Age guidance: ages 7+ What are ‘Pay What You Can’ tickets? We believe […]
Storytelling on the theme of Ramayana using hand gestures facial expressions and body mime. Participants will have a chance to learn the extracts of the poem and gain an experience to dance with the music. This workshop is part of Deepavali: Festival of Light. Explore the other events and workshops on our website. Recommended Price: £1 […]
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 […]
Take a break from your day and listen to an album from beginning to end, together with others. Each lunchtime session is a chance to slow down, settle in and experience an album as a whole, without interruptions or distractions. You can suggest an album you’d love to hear, or simply book a place and […]
"Remember you are African first before anything”, wise words from Chile’s mother. This semi-autobiographical one woman show explores the complexities of the African mother-daughter bond. The protagonist, Chile, a British Nigerian woman in her mid-twenties is faced with a huge responsibility as the family’s first daughter. Her mother who is very traditional in her beliefs […]
This event is for University of Leicester students only. You’ve heard of speed dating, well get ready for speed friending. An event tailor-made for meeting new people and making new friendships. Find communities you feel connected to and develop relationships that will be part of your university experience – or at least enjoy a good […]
A uniquely compelling performer with a voice that moves through all shades of feeling, Mellow Baku has spent two decades on stages across the UK and internationally. From solo to orchestra, from 20s jazz at Cadogan Hall to touring with Afro dub band Soothsayers, from performing with Zoe Rahman to Joe Armon-Jones, from North Sea […]
Following the success of our last studio sale, we return with another! Ahead of our refurbishment starting in November, we are clearing our centre to make way for our upgraded facilities. To create more space, we are selling a range of items such as well-loved arts books, studio furniture, art equipment and tools, and more. […]
Join us for the return of Attenborough Late, a fun-packed after-hours art experience the takes over our whole building. This year our galleries and café will be buzzing with music, dance, performances and craft workshops, with a range of refreshments available for purchase. This includes life drawing with plants, DJ’s utilising physical media, up-and-coming performances, […]
Saturday Gallery Art Club is your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team as they hold the space for you to work independently or with your friends and family. With all […]
Join us for a spooky evening of costumes, parody, and Halloween tease. Expect a variety of group and solo performances from Doe Demure's troupes, Chicas Locas Burlesque and Skytribe Fusion Bellydance. Both new and experienced performers will be taking to the stage. Attendees are forewarned; as is typical of burlesque shows, there will be mild […]
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 […]
