Migration Matters Global Drag &

Cabaret Bonanza

Pepa Duarte, Sam Reynolds, Duane Nasis, Rita Suszek

Sauti Sol is an award-winning Afro-pop group from Kenya, crowned Best Group (Africa) at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2016, along with the 2016 Soundcity MTV Awards and African Muzik Magazine Awards. Comprising Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Austin Chimano, Polycarp Otieno and Savara Mudigi, the group mixes their soulful voices with vocal harmonies, guitar riffs and drum rhythm. In 2016 Sauti Sol made history by being the first Kenyan artists to run a successful and professional nationwide tour. After the Kenyan completion of Sauti Sol’s Live and Die in Afrika tour, it took to the world stage with a focus on African countries and a detailed American tour.

Sheffield is Sauti Sol’s only performance in the North of England as part of their world tour so do not miss this rare chance to see them!

Rumbi Tauro

Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Doncaster, Rumbi Tauro is the evening’s sensational support. Bringing her own flavour of soulful R&B which is light and breezy on the ears, Rumbi has music in her DNA. Having performed across the UK at the likes of: Headrow House, Band on the Wall, The Leadmill, Tramlines Festival, Boxpark Croydon and the Deaf Institute.

SEÑORITA RITA’S DRAG SHOW

Pepa Duarte

Straight from the highlands of Peru to Tory England comes International Latina sensation, Señorita Rita. This is a female drag queen show defying stereotypical notions about migrant women through comedy, dance and shamanic rituals. This vivacious drag show from acclaimed theatre maker Pepa Duarte (Eating Myself/ Migran-te) explores the complexities of Latin American identity and challenges gender norms while making you laugh out loud.

JOKING MACHO-NISMS

Rita Suszek

Janusz is going through a midlife crisis and he’s experiencing Feelings. Unfortunately, Feelings aren’t masculine. Can he repress them all? Or can he redefine his masculinity instead? A drag show about emotions, combining stand-up and clown. Expect humour, Polish references and hair gel!