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SUMMARY:Pioneers of Comedy Meets Next Gen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of celebration as we honour the pioneers who changed the game and the new voices shaping its future.\n\n\n\nAs more and more black comedians find major success on our television screens\, we pay homage to those who paved the way and opened the doors for Black comedy in the UK with the Pioneers Of Comedy by bringing you a massive superstar line up of award-winning stand-up comedians\, television & radio presenters and actors. Also\, we introduce the next generation of comedians; we’ve handpicked the funniest and best new comedians already doing big things on television\, social media and the comedy circuit and signed to the same agencies as Mo Gilligan\, Judi Love and Slim. \n\n\n\nFull Line up: \n\n\n\n\nRobbie Gee & Eddie Nestor (Hosts)\n\n\n\nRichard Blackwood\n\n\n\nSlim\n\n\n\nKojo Anim\n\n\n\nRudi Lickwood\n\n\n\nToju\n\n\n\nKyrah Gray\n\n\n\nDiesel\n\n\n\nBamph\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Comedy Events UK \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\n\n\nThe line up is subject to change \n\n\n\nPlease note that boxes (with 3 or 4 seats) are available and sold as a whole\, and all seats must be purchased when booking.Please call Box Office on 0208 985 2424 to book.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/pioneers-of-comedy-meets-next-gen/
LOCATION:Hackney Empire\, 291 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Twawsi: The World As We See It
DESCRIPTION:Human life is fleeting\, the world is still unfolding…\n\n\n\nRedefining dance from the African Diaspora\, ACE dance and music’s new double bill presents two powerful contrasting visions of our world today. \n\n\n\n‘ECHOES OF DUST’ – choreographed by Serge Aimé Coulibaly\, with creative contributions from Sigué Sayouba. When the world trembles\, what remains of our humanity? When all seems lost\, what hope can we still hold on to? In a world torn apart by war\, disaster and the invisible collapse of human connection; seven individuals find themselves stranded in the heart of chaos. Confronting the remnants of a shattered world\, stripped of certainty and memory they stumble\, fight\, and protest; with each encounter\, a voice is reclaimed. \n\n\n\n‘LETLALO’ – choreographed by Vincent Mantsoe Letlalo\, meaning “Skin” in Mantsoe’s native tongue ‘Sotho’\, draws from African\, Indigenous\, and contemporary dance languages to explore the deep connection between humanity and the earth. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and inspired by nomadic cultures\, the performance reflects on the quiet strength of communities living in harmony. It examines the layers beneath the surface\, exploring the true essence of the human spirit\, while evoking themes of power\, unity\, serenity\, and interconnectedness.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/twawsi-the-world-as-we-see-it/
LOCATION:Hackney Empire\, 291 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Drifters
DESCRIPTION:The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies\, You’re More Than A Number\,Come On Over To My Place\, Under The Boardwalk\, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!\n\n\n\nThe legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.Under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group’s original founders\, George & Faye Treadwell) The Driftershave enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours including headline shows in major arenas and\, most notably\, the world famous Royal Albert Hall in London for the first ever time in the group’s glittering career. \n\n\n\n“I am thrilled with the success of our recent UK tours and we invite you all to join us in continuing to celebrate this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters”Tina Treadwell \n\n\n\nPresented by Elite Concerts.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/the-drifters-2/
LOCATION:Hackney Empire\, 291 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Talawa Iconic: 40th Anniversary Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We’re painting the town Black for one night only: Showcasing Talawa’s Art of Storytelling Across Four Decades.\n\n\n\nTalawa\, the UK’s leading Black British theatre company\, invites you to celebrate four decades of cultural impact in a one-night-only collaboration with the award-winning 125 year old\, Grade II listed Hackney Empire\, “the most beautiful theatre in London.” Join us on the Black carpet on Tue 13 Oct for an evening celebrating Black excellence\, featuring a curated programme of live spectacle including theatre\, music\, dance and poetry. \n\n\n\nGuests will be treated to excerpts from some of our most sensational works\, including The Black Jacobins (1986)\, The Importance of Being Earnest (1989)\, King Lear (2015)\, Run It Back (2019) and Play On! (2025). \n\n\n\nThis date also marks a full year since the passing of Talawa’s first Artistic Director and Founder\, Yvonne Brewster OBE\, providing us with an opportunity to commemorate her enduring contribution to theatre. \n\n\n\nWith live music\, special guest appearances and a few surprises along the way\, TALAWA ICONIC will delight and captivate. \n\n\n\nLegacies are built over a lifetime. We’re 40 years deep\, and just getting started. \n\n\n\nHospitality Option Available: \n\n\n\nTalawa’s one night only\, star-studded live entertainment evening is inspired by our treasured archives. What better way to celebrate this 40-year milestone than by treating yourself to a hospitality package at “the most beautiful theatre in London”\, Hackney Empire\, an historic Grade II listed building designed by architect Francis Matham. \n\n\n\nHospitality packages are offered only in the boxes on the dress circle level\, with seating included for three or four persons. \n\n\n\nThe package includes a welcome bottle of bubbles\, 4 tickets to “The Black Jacobins” reading on Mon 9 Nov 2026\, four Talawa annual memberships worth £4\,000\, signed 40th anniversary merchandise\, a limited edition Talawa 40th anniversary pen & notebook and crediting on our website. You’ll also have an opportunity to join the afterparty and meet the performers. \n\n\n\nThe Black Jacobins is our inaugural performance as a theatre company in 1986. \n\n\n\nProceeds go towards securing Talawa Theatre Company’s future in championing Black British talent in theatre for the next 40 years. \n\n\n\nAvailable boxes are limited. Gwaan\, secure yours now! For pricing and to book\, email Siti Osman\, Head of Development at Siti@talawa.com.Presented by Talawa Theatre Company
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/talawa-iconic-40th-anniversary-showcase/
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SUMMARY:Thea's Test Stageshow
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SUMMARY:London: Touch Of Class Mothers Day Special
DESCRIPTION:Touch of Class returns with the yearly Mother’s Day Special of the UK’s No 1 Comedy & Music showcase\, the show that gave you Freddie McGregor live in Hackney Empire and multiple sold out events year on year.\nOn this night we celebrate the Mothers of the planet\, our Sisters\, Grandmothers\, Aunts\, Daughters and Mothers.\n\nOnce again we fuse together the best in musical talent with the UK’s finest comedians to give you an action packed\, non-stop night of entertainment.\n\nTo make 2026 even more special\, and in light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa\, we are proud to present an exclusive celebration of Jamaica with a live music tribute featuring a full reggae band performing a medley of the island’s biggest anthems.\n\nComedians:\n\n 	Richard Blackwood\n 	Curtis Walker\n 	Christopher Savage\n 	Rudy Lickwood\n 	Annette Fagon\n\nMusic:\n\n 	Ultimate 40 – Full Live Band\n 	DJ Celebrity Supa\n\nHost:\n\n 	Stamina\n\nPresented by Black Comedy UK.\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/london-touch-of-class/
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