Benin City, Burning
In February 1897, British troops launched a ‘Punitive Expedition’ on the Kingdom of Benin, swiftly and violently destroying much of Benin City and pillaging thousands…
Tag: Poetry
Poetry Events and Sessions in London
Making History Festival: Return of the Pop-Up Poetry Café – Online Event
This event brings together regular performers from Survivors’ Poetry with guest poets and musicians from the Together! Pop-Up Poetry Club and Music Club. Email info@together2012.org.uk…
This Poo Shall Pass
Molly’s on the toilet, and she’s written about it. Share in her scatalogical agonies, wallow in her bodily woes, and discover her darkest secret: her…
The Launch of 13th Native Spirit Indigenous Film Festival- UNESCO IYIL2019
Programme may be subject to changes – check for updates. Join us for morning 10-1pm and afternoon 2-4pm events at Brunei Theatre (see Individual listings).…
NATIVE SPIRIT INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL 2019
13th Annual Native Spirit / Indigenous Film Festival is back 12 – 20 October bringing you 87+ films, hosted at SOAS Bloomsbury and other venues.…
Marcel & Rami Khalifé
Revered oud player Marcel Khalifé reinvents his much-loved music with his son Rami and French jazz drummer Aymeric Westrich. This is Khalifé as you’ve never…
Let There Be Light: Free Charity Concert
CHARITY CONCERT There Be Light: A Musical Night of Witness Join ACN UK for a late-summer evening of music, poetry and art with noted concert…
OPIA Lates: homotOPIA
Join OPIA and some very special guests for an immersive night of storytelling through music, poetry, visual art, comedy and dance. We have an insane…
She Grrrowls at Attic Arts Club
She Grrrowls is a feminist arts night, featuring women and non-binary people. Since 2013 it has been featuring poetry, comedy, music, and everything in between.…
Speak Up! spoken word and poetry night – London’s BIG READ and LIBRARY for World Book Night
London’s BIG READ and LIBRARY are collaborating on an exciting event to celebrate World Book Night. Speak Up! is a spoken word and poetry night…
Springboard – a brand new performance event
SPRINGBOARD is a brand new performance night curated by Mainspring Arts. It’s a space for performers of all kinds to share their work, experiment and…
Launch of Black Cultural Activism Map
Join us for the launch of Black Cultural Activism Map, the first of a two-part series of events celebrating and connecting visions, stories, lessons and…