Dear Friends,
We thought you might be interested in the forthcoming events at Rich Mix: In Conversation with Kwame Kwei-Armah, on Wednesday 14 Oct.
The event kicks off a long line up of Black History Month programmes at Rich Mix, with Films, Theatre, Dance, Spoken Words and more.
We hope the information is useful to you and would be much grateful if you could circulate to your contacts.
Kindest regards,
The Rich Mix Team
IN CONVERSATION with Kwame Kwei-Armah
Wed 14 Oct / 7.30pm / Screen 3 / £5
Kwame Kwei-Armah became the first black Briton to have a play staged in the West End when his award-winning play, Elmina’s Kitchen, transferred to the Garrick Theatre.
An acclaimed writer, actor, broadcaster and singer, Kwame Kwei-Armah will discuss how The Brother from Another Planet, John Sayles’ unique film, inspired him and a whole generation of writers and directors.
The Brother from Another Planet (15)
Dir. John Sayles
Staring Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene
The Brother is an alien who has crash-landed on Earth, in New York City . While mute, strongly empathic, and able to fix things, he resembles a Black man with strange feet. His attempt to make a place for himself in Harlem is an allegory for the immigrant experience in the United States . Meanwhile, two bounty hunters from the Brother's home planet arrive and try to capture him.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/conversation.htm
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Film + Q&A with Colin PRESCOD
STRUGGLES FOR BLACK COMMUNITY
Sat 24 Oct / 4pm / Screen 2 / £8 / £6 concs
Rich Mix welcomes Colin Prescod, Chair of the Institute of Race Relations as he presents two seminal documentaries that focus on an aspect of contemporary black history. Followed by a Q&A led by Colin Prescod on issues raised in the film.
A Town Under Siege (NC)
Dir: Colin Prescod
2008 / UK / 38 mins
From You Were Black, You Were Out
Dir: Colin Prescod
2008 / UK / 38 mins
More Information: http://www.richmix.org.uk/film_prescod.htm
FILM - MIGRATION FILMS
A season of films have the issues of identity and migration at their heart and highlight how the policies and politics of then and now still play a central part in the lives of Britain’s diverse communities.
Soleil O
Sun 11 Oct / 4pm / Screen 3 / £8 / £6 concs
Touki Bouki
Sun 18 Oct / 4pm / Screen 3 / £8 / £6 concs
L’Afrance
Sun 25 Oct / 4pm / Screen 3 / £8 / £6 concs
Teza
Sun 1 Nov / 4pm / Screen 3 / £8 / £6 concs
Waiting for Happiness
Sun 8 Nov / 4pm / Screen 3 / £8 / £6 concs
http://www.richmix.org.uk/film_migrationfilms.htm
MUSIC - Sparlha Swa
Tues 6 Oct / 8pm / Bar / £11 / £8 advanced
‘Smashing’ - The New York Times
‘Possesses a very unique gift...dignified musicianship.’ - Okayplayer
A life-long vocalist and flourishing composer, Jamaican singer-songwriter Sparlha Swa scored themulti-award-winning short Pariah (Official Sundance Selection 2008). With three albums and acclaimed shows across the world now is the time to catch this rising star.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_sparlha.htm
THEATRE - I cover the waterfront – the spirit of Billie Holiday
Mon 12 Oct – Wed 14 Oct / 8pm / Venue 1 / £10 / £8 concs
Billie Holiday had an eventful upbringing which greatly affected her adult life and career. Her parents married young and separated early. She was raped at the age of eight, became a prostitute in the 1930's and a hardened drug user in the 1940's. She died at the age of 44 and was arrested for drug possession as she lay dying. But to this day, she remains one of the all-time great jazz singers - join us to celebrate her life and her work.
Supported by a live Jazz trio performing 14 of Billie's most popular songs.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_waterfront.htm
DOCUMENTARY - TIGERLILY DOC THURSDAY
The John Akii-Bua Story: An African Tragedy
Thurs 15 Oct / 7.30pm / Screen 3 / £8 / £6 concs
Dir: Dan Gordon 2008 / UK / 90 mins
At the Munich Olympics of 1972, John Akii-Bua became the first African to win gold in an event under 800 metres. This is the story about that amazing triumph - and what happened next. John Akii Bua returned to Uganda carving the name of its military ‘President’ Idi Amin into genocidal notoriety.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/film_migrationfilms.htm
DANCE - Heart of Darkness
By Tavaziva Dance
Tues 20 Oct / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10
An emotional, spiritual, scary and raw voyage into modern Africa through the eyes of Zimbabwean-born choreographer/composer Bawren Tavaziva and his company of five stunning dancers…
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_tavaziva.htm
THEATRE - Not Quite Gospel
Thurs 22 to Sat 24 Oct / 8pm / Venue 1 / £5 concs
Not Quite Gospel is a performance-based reading about the tensions that emerge when change is about to happen. Robert Johnson has just become Pastor of the Friary Road Pentecostal Church . His first sermon sets the stall out for change, but does he underestimate the challenges he faces? Written by Don Kinch, Not Quite Gospel features a stellar cast of musical and acting luminaries.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_gospel.htm
Music - Grupo Lokito
Thurs 29 Oct / 8pm / Bar / £13 / £9 advanced
A high-energy mash up of African Congolese and Latin performers, playing Salsa, Congolese Rumba, Seben and everything in between. The evening will finish off with African-Latin DJing. We defy you not to join in and dance…
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_lokito.htm
MUSIC - Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko – Africa to Appalachia Show
Fri 6 Nov / 8pm / Bar / £11 / £8 advanced
In 2007, award-winning Canadian banjo player Jayme Stone went to Mali for a collaborative album with griot singer and kora player Mansa Sissoko. Julie Fowlis hailed the album as ‘a triumph’ in The Observer and one of the best albums of 2008…
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_afrtoapp.htm
SPOKEN WORDS - Rum, Punch and Poets
Friday 13 Nov / 8pm / Bar / £12 / £10 concs
A mouthwatering show with four leading poets. Legend Lemn Sissay leads the way. Dub poet Jean 'Binta' Breeze has worked in theatre, television and film. Inua Ellams has been described as the love child of John Keats and Mos Def. Alex Pascall OBE is an inspirational playwright and songwriter.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_rumpunch.htm
IN CONVERSATION with Gary Younge
Thurs 12 Nov / 7.30pm / Screen 3 / £5
Based in the US , Gary Younge is a Guardian columnist and feature writer who has published various works on race politics in America . He will talk about his forthcoming projects and race politics in America , in the light of Obama’s election.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/conversation.htm
Cubacheche is thrilled to be involved in this year’s celebration for Black History Month. Our Cultura y Cubania festival - organised in collaboration with Ola Latina and sponsored by Cuba Direct - is one of the first Cuban festivals to be registered as an official Black History Month event. Please join us during our week-long festival of cultural and artistic events to mark this important annual commemoration.
Taking place in a variety of prestigious venues in London, the festival celebrates various aspects of Cuban culture and includes documentary screenings, debates, dance workshops, parties, and contemporary and folkloric live music and dance performances.
Some events are free; some need pre-booking especially those at Canning House, which has very limited capacity.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FESTIVAL LAUNCH IS ALREADY FULLY BOOKED – HOWEVER YOU ARE WELCOME TO CHECK WITH THE VENUE ON THE DAY IN CASE OF ANY CANCELLATIONS.
CULTURA Y CUBANIA FESTIVAL LONDON
5 – 10th OCTOBER
Monday 5th October
6.30 - 9 pm
Festival Launch and Photographic Exhibition
With Music from Ahmed Dickinson and dance performance by dancers from Cuban dance group CubanaDanza
Canning House
2 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PJ
Ø FREE ENTRY (NOW FULLY BOOKED)
Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th October
2 - 6 pm daily
Photographic Exhibition
'A Few Streets, A Few People - Pocas Calles, Pocas Personas'
……from the book of the same name by John Comino-James
Canning House
2 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PJ
Ø FREE ENTRY
Tuesday 6th October
7 - 8.30 pm
Afro-Cuban dance workshop with Ariel Rios and guests
Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London
W1T 1UX
Ø £8
Wednesday 7th October
7 - 8.30 pm
Rumba dance workshop with Ariel Rios Robert
Followed by the Cuban salsa party until late
Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London
W1T 1UX
Ø £8 (Workshop plus party)
Ø £3 (Party only)
Thursday 8th October
6.30 pm
Film screening 'Los Hijos de Baragua ~ My Footsteps in Baragua'
Introduced by Eva Tarr, Director of the London Latin American Film Festival
Canning House
2 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PJ
Ø £6 (Concessions & Canning House Members £4) - Booking essential, please book via the Canning House website
Friday 9th October
7pm
Film screening 'Raza - Race'
Followed by debate and seminar 'The Symbolism of Race in Cuba Today'
by Cuban writer and journalist Pedro Perez Sarduy
Bolivar Hall
56 Grafton Way
London
W1T 5DL
Ø FREE ENTRY
Festival Grande Finale with the debut performance of London's new Cuban dance company CubanaDanza
plus live music from:
Mestizo (Ahmed Dickinson trio),
Cuban Combination
Kid Afrika
Cuban DJs and much more!
Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square
London
WC1R 4RL
£10
Sponsored by Cuba Direct
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche
An invitation to: Beyond Diversity.. Can there be a better conversation?
Friday 16th October, Circomedia Portland Square , Bristol
Working as a programmer and producer over the last eight years I’ve become increasingly frustrated by what happens when we talk about ethnic diversity in the arts.
Very rightly, there is a lot of debate about how we make sure that arts activity is open to everyone, no matter what their race. But I often come out of “cultural diversity meetings” feeling frustrated that the discussions are based on arbitrary definitions or simplistic assumptions, which seem to bear little relation to my own professional or personal experiences. And all the time it seems that everyone (myself included) is so paralysed by a fear of saying the wrong thing that it becomes impossible to say anything at all without qualifying it to death.
What I want to know is: can there be a better conversation? A conversation about ‘ethnic diversity in the arts’ where I can ask questions as an individual, rather than as a representative; where I don’t worry that someone may think I’m racist because I think this white artist is better than that black artist; where I don’t worry whether I should be calling myself “black” or “asian” for the purposes of this discussion. I want a conversation that doesn’t make assumptions about people based on the colour of their skin. I want to understand what is wrong, what needs improving, what we want to happen more.
Now, perhaps I’m not going to the right meetings; but when I voice my frustrations, I often find that they are shared by others. So I thought it was time to stop moaning after the fact and make a space for a different sort of discussion. To that end, I suggested to Catalyst SW and Theatre Bristol – two organisations of which I am part and both of which care deeply about this issue – that we hold an Open Space Event where we can talk about this issue as individuals, start where we want to, and think differently.
Although Open Space may be new to you, it has been used productively all over the world. It is an interactive and inclusive way of structuring a meeting that allows you, the participant, to set the agenda. It is a dynamic way of talking about complicated and difficult things. You will not be talked at or asked to talk about things you don’t want to. By the end of the event the following will have occurred:
Every issue of concern to will have been raised, if they took responsibility for doing that.
All issues will have been discussed to the fullest possible extent.
A full record of issues and discussions will be published online in a format where people can carry on the discussion even after the event.
And YOU will have taken part in making it happen.
I’m not always sure whether I get invited to “diversity” discussions because I’m a producer or because my skin is not white – and I hate that. So I’m going to be clear right here and invite you, whoever you are, to join me in seeing if we can have a better conversation.
A strength of Open Space is its ability to unite groups of enormous diversity. So how about it? Let’s take charge and think imaginatively about how we can make change happen. The event is free, and we’ll provide good food. All that we ask is that you tell us that you’re coming. To let us know you’re coming just click here.
This invitation is open to everyone, so please pass it on to anyone you think might be interested. I hope to see you there.
With best wishes,
Tanuja
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Tanuja Amarasuriya is a Creative Producer for Theatre Bristol and freelance theatre and film maker.
The event will take place on Friday 16th October 11am – 6pm at Circomedia, Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ (lunch will be provided).
Please help our event planning by using the "Respond Here" link below to let us know if you plan to attend this event.
If you require further information please contact Sarah Kingswell: sarah@theatrebristo l.net or telephone 0117 9072687
Catalyst South West is a collective that stimulates change and supports racial equality in the cultural landscape of the South West region through the development of diasporic arts.
You've received this email as someone we have listed as being interested in theatre in Bristol. If you would prefer not to receive messages from us or have received this message in error please accept our apologies - simply contact Sarah Kingswell on sarah@theatrebristo l.net or telephone 0117 9072687 and we will remove you from our database immediately.
You are invited to the following event:
Beyond Diversity. Can there be a better conversation?
Date:
Friday, October 16, 2009 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT)
Location:
Circomedia, Portland Square
St Paul's Church
Portland Square
Bristol, Bristol, City Of BS2 8SJ
United Kingdom
Would you like to showcase your dance work on an Open Stage?
ADAD Open Stage™ is an informal platform for artists who work with forms of dance of the African Diaspora. The event will take place on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at IRIE! dance theatre from 6.45-9pm. Repeat events will take place.
ADAD is looking for artists working with forms of dance of the African Diaspora to participate in the fifth ADAD Open Stage on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 from 6.45-9pm.
Artists – Come and showcase your work in progress and receive feedback from your peers and a panel of dance professionals. Duration of pieces should be from 10 to 20 minutes.
Dance Lovers - Come and share in the development of new and exciting dance of the African Diaspora.
African, Jazz, Afro-fusion, Caribbean, Hip-hop, Afro-Latin……
This platform is open to artists at any stage in their career. Places on the platform are on a first come, first served basis. The application deadline for this Open Stage event in November is Tuesday October 20th, 2009.
To apply please complete the ADAD Open Stage registration form available at www.adad.org. uk, and return your application via email to: jeanette_adad@ danceuk.org
Address for IRIE! dance theatre:
The Moonshot Centre
Fordham Park
Angus Street
London
SE14 6LU
Nearest station: New Cross, New Cross Gate
Buses: 21, 36, 136, 436, 171, 172, 321, 225
DLR: Deptford Bridge
Dear all,
ADAD's historic exhibition 'Black Dance' in Britain 1930s- 1990s: Moments will be back on tour starting October 9th in Bristol.
ADAD is teaming up with Bristol-based dance organisation, Imayla as part of their new programme 'Dance Dialogues'. The Exhibition dates - October 9th, 2009 - January 9th, 2010. There will be a host of associated activities in and around bristol throughout October and early November.
Imayla will also be offering special tours for school and college groups.
Click here to go to Imayla's website for details.
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Dear Friend of IRIE!,
The weather may be turning cooler but
our Autumn/Spring programme will
certainly warm things up!
Whether you are a professional dancer
or simply a dance enthusiast we have
something for you.
Or perhaps you're simply looking
to improve your fitness – then we have
classes for you.
Or maybe you're looking for something
more relaxing – you've guessed it – we
have something for you too.
Plus there're activities that are ideal for
the whole family to take part in.
To read all about the range of classes
and other activities that we have on
offer please visit the URL below where
you can read our latest newsletter:
http://www.youpubli sh.com/files/ 26044/IRIE- dance-theatres- AutumnSpring- Programme
Please do leave a comment and feel
free to forward either this email to a
friend and or email the newsletter to
a friend directly from YouPublish.
Here's the link again for IRIE!'s
latest newsletter. You can either read
it on online or download it:
http://www.youpubli sh.com/files/ 26044/IRIE- dance-theatres- AutumnSpring- Programme
Best wishes,
IRIE!
P.S. We are continually seeking to
improve and expand our the classes
and activities we offer so if there's
something that you'd like to see
included on our programme please
let us know.
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Dear colleague,
Don’t miss the “Culture is Right” conference organised by Business of Culture on October 21st & 22nd at the Unicorn Theatre (Southwark, London) that has major input from the Conservatives and their advisors that will give us an idea of where a new conservative administration may take the arts sector.
Speakers include Ed VAIZEY, Peter WHITTLE & Munira MIRZA.
2 DAYS OF INTERESTING KEYNOTES, DEBATES AND Q&A
Alan Davey, Arts Council England, will discuss post crunch arts funding and future planning for sustainability; followed by Q&A session and debate with Ed Vaizey, Shadow Arts Minister; Colin Tweedy, Arts &Business; and Richard Hall, Advertising sector and Creative commentator. AND MUCH MORE!
Tickets and Schedule available from http://cultureisrig ht2009.eventbrit e.com
For more in for mation, contact us on 020 7224 5680 or email Nathalie@businessof culture.com.
Check out the attached Arts Industry article!!!
Please for ward the in for mation to any colleagues for whom it might be of interest.
We are looking for ward to seeing you there.
Best Wishes,
The Culture is Right Team
Business of Culture Ltd
6 Paddington Street
London
W1U 5QG
T: 020 7224 5680
F: 020 7224 5681
www.businessofcultu re.com
In Conversation with Vincent Mantsoe
Soweto-born Vincent Mantsoe in conversation with Jeanette Bain -Burnett, director of ADAD, about his work and influences.
Drawing from his upbringing in apartheid South Africa , his interest in ancient ritual and African spirituality and his training in modern dance techniques, Vincent Mantsoe's life and work captures much of the complexity of creating identity and expression in contemporary South Africa . The conversation will offer insight into the career and working practices of this award-winning artist.
Suitable for general audience
Time: 12pm
Venue: Level 3 Function Room, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road , London SE1 8XX
Tickets: £5 (concs 50% off - limited availability)
Southbank Centre Box Office: 0871 663 2517, www.southbankcentre.co.uk
This event is part of Dance Umbrella 2009 African Crossroads
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