An Indian Summer 2016 - Event Guide

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The Magic of India, in the Heart of Leicester

JUL - OCT 2016 www.indiansummer.org.uk

An Indian Summer Festival 2016

An Indian Summer Festival 2016

JULY

AUGUST

INTERNATIONAL KITE PROJECT 19TH - 21ST AUGUST BBC RADIO LEICESTER 11.00AM - 4.00PM (FREE TO ALL) How high will you go?

Let’s go fly a kite! This fun, interactive, digital exhibition uses the latest Xbox Kinect technology to simulate kite flying, with breathtaking views.

Created in partnership with artist Brendan Oliver and ArtReach, the event is suitable for all ages.

TABLA WITH A DIFFERENCE SUNDAY 31ST JULY 6.00PM – 7.30PM CURVE THEATRE (£8 - £12) An unforgettable evening of entertainment.

The internationally renowned Bandish Projekt make a welcome return to this year’s festival with Tabla with a Difference. Combining stunning visuals with inspirational eclectic music and dance, this performance will have your toes tapping and eyes mesmerised. Brought to you by Xchange Arts.

Purchase your tickets on curveonline.co.uk or call Ticket Office on 0116 242 3595 2

HOUSE OF VERSE FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST 5.00PM – 8.30PM JUBILEE SQUARE (FREE TO ALL) Electric, eclectic and not to be missed.

Bring a picnic and join us for an evening of performance, from spoken word to live music and explosive dance by Leicester’s House of Verse collective!

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An Indian Summer Festival 2016

An Indian Summer Festival 2016

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

SANSKRITI GRAFFITI 26TH SEPTEMBER - 3RD OCTOBER CURVE THEATRE (FREE TO ALL) Ancient sanskrit meets urban graffiti.

Over 5 days in September, artist G Sian will make the largest hand-made drawing seen in Leicester - upon the glorious windows of Curve Theatre combining the forms of Sanskriti and street art.

OCTOBER

OUTDOOR CINEMA FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST 8.45PM – 10.30PM JUBILEE SQUARE (FREE TO ALL) Leicester’s Biggest Outdoor Cinema, screening Jungle Book.

Settle down with your family and friends with an extraordinary outdoor screening of the Disney spectacular. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the tasty treats from the food and drinks on offer!

In association with Ask Assured.

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DIWALI FAMILY DAY SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 11.00AM - 4.00PM CURVE THEATRE (FREE TO ALL) A host of exciting events taking place as part of Diwali at Curve.

Come and see the Giant Hanuman puppet by Tom Cleaver and take part in shadow puppetry workshops, as well as sanskriti graffiti for children.

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ARIJIT SINGH Friday 8 July

PALAK MUCHHAL Friday 30 September

AMIT AND SUMIT KUMAR Sunday 23 October

NITIN MUKESH Saturday 5 November

ADAPTOR DAVID WOOD DIRECTOR MAX WEBSTER

6 Events over 4 Months.

Join us as we bring the Magic of India to the Heart of Leicester from July to October.

This is An Indian Summer 2016 JULY - OCTOBER 2016 www.indiansummer.org.uk