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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 […]
We will teach you how to use the Mehndi cone to draw simple patterns on the hand at the back of the palm or inside as per the wish of the participant. This workshop is part of Deepavali: Festival of Light. Explore the other events and workshops on our website. Recommended Price: £1 Age guidance: ages 5+ […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle. And listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly. CLUES - Single Item (1) Foolish Bird (5,5) Onstage Routine (5,2) Stage Presentation (4). Sold out Edinburgh Fringe […]
Tales of intergalactic diaspora told through multimedia multidisciplinary melanated minds and movement combined with open source software and lo-fi hardware. Immersive Arts Awardee Vidal Montgomery presents and produces an interactive multimedia exploration of themes if identity and citizenship. (Logos x Mythos) + (Reason x Emotion) + (Reality x Fantasy) + (Science x Fiction) + (Afro […]
At what point do we figure it out // does it get easier // will we find the answers // will I feel okay? Join Caitlin O'Ryan for an evening of spoken word poetry featuring work from her debut collection, At What Point. Known for her raw, relatable and deeply honest writing, Caitlin's poetry moves between […]
One Tenth Human in association with The Dukes Lancaster present So Unfair! Welcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges and help us save the day. How can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don’t? Help Daniel Bye […]
This event takes place at Leicester Cathedral, Guildhall Entrance. The Sitar Music Society Presents: "String Beats": An Evening of Indian Classical Music and Timeless Melodies After performing to audiences across the UK for many years, Sandeep Kandola, Harminder Sahota and Harkiran Sahota who form ‘String Beats’ return to Leicester - where their musical journeys first began - for a special […]
