LES AMAZONES D’AFRIQUE

WITH SUPPORT FROM MIM SULEIMAN

Les Amazones d’Afrique is a creative force that embraces international voices; sweet, strong harmonies that summon the rights of women and girls; and a meltdown of heritage and new gen talent. They were formed in Bamako, Mali, in 2014 by three renowned Malian music stars and social change activists, Mamani Keïta, Oumou Sangaré and Mariam Doumbia, and the collective has since expanded to involve many female artists from across Africa and the diaspora.

While their cause — campaigning for gender equality and eradicating ancestral violence — is worthy enough in itself, their musical creative expression is equally powerful. Richly melodic and far-ranging, it blends panAfrican styles and collaborative harmonies with gritty, contemporary pop, and the Congotronix-style production of legendary producer Doctor L (aka Liam Farrell).

Current members include Mamani Keïta (Mali), Fafa Ruffino (Benin), Kandy Guira (Burkina Faso) and Dobet Gnahoré (Ivory Coast).

ME, MYSELF & MISHA Terpischoring Dance

Me, Myself & Misha is a heartfelt, autobiographical show presented by Terpsichoring Dance, devised, and performed by award winning dance artist Ana Silverio. This uplifting and unique production tells the experience of one mother, the challenges she faces and the joys that come with motherhood.

Migrating Dance Mob

Shobana

“powerful and perceptive meditation on and downs of pregnancy”

North West End UK

Tickets £5 | £3 | Free

Siapa Bawa Melayu Aku Pergi

(WHO TOOK MY MALAY AWAY?) Faizal Abdullah

Event Venue Makerspace at Portland Works

Run Time 14:00-14:45

A Malay man from Singapore has come to teach the people about Jawi, the Arabic script that was previously used by his Malay people, as he laments the loss of his culture and identity as a Malay.

He reminisces about his culture – the good and bad, the highs and lows – and the things that have been lost and taken away from the Malay people. He is torn as he decides who to blame; others, or himself. Tickets £5 | £3 | Free Performative Workshop

Join us for a celebration of Middle Eastern folkinspired dance where everyone can take part. Let yourself be led by local dance ‘leaders’, who will have worked with Shobana Jeyasingh Dance previously and discover how you can empower yourself to create movement, be creative, dance with others and have fun. Tickets

The Healing Wisdom Of Us

This workshop creates space to acknowledge and explore our collective need for healing in the face of ongoing harm, particularly as people who have been displaced from our ancestral lands. It is a celebratory space that cultivates joy and reclaims and honours ancestral and global healing practices.

Roots And Futures Discovery

Dr Elizabeth Craig-Atkins

WORKSHOP

Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield

Check Website Run Time 17:30-19:30

Join Archaeologists from the University of Sheffield at this inclusive workshop to explore the history of Sheffield’s people and places, and to examine the opportunities and challenges our current heritage policy creates.

Tickets Free

June 21

Side

Side by Side has been running since 2008, integrating asylum seekers and refugees with local communities through the use of drama and music.

MUSIC'S HEALING POWER

Manchester International Roots Orchestra

“The atmospheric mixture of melodies, instruments and personalities makes the performance something unique, in a truly orginal celebration of diversity and music.”

THE WEE REVIEW

In “Music’s Healing Power” MIRO shares how music helps our musicians through their lives, especially as they’ve settled in a new country. This will be a joyful celebration of how music has the power to remind us of who we are, reconnecting us with our roots.

Tickets £7 | £5 | Free Music

Run Time

19:30 -20:30

The Burning Gadulka

Miro Kokenov

Event Venue

Makerspace at Portland Works

Tickets

£10 | £7 | Free

Run Time

19:00 -19:40

A Bulgarian musician falls out of love with his instrument, the Gadulka, at the same time as the arrival of a mysterious girl. Has he lost his power over his musical instrument, or has the instrument lost its power over him? Where do the pandas come into the dilemma?

Theatre 12+

‘A universal story of human vulnerability… Variously touching, sad and deeply comical.’ – CEEL

Side by Side's journey for this piece started on January 11th. Through ideas, games, improvisation, storytelling and conversations they are proud to present 'Awakening', an expression of Spring, Summer, and New Beginnings. Awakening shows you nature and humans, and how sometimes there are more similarities than you may think! Tickets

DISCOVERING June 22

Portland Works Event Venue Yellow Arch Studios

‘Consuming and purifying’ BGBEN

‘A worthwhile experience.’ LONDON THEATRE 1

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Tales of Whatever Presents