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SUMMARY:Small Island
DESCRIPTION:Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold\, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island\, a powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy’s multi award-winning novel\, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Matthew Xia\, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement\, caught between belonging and unbelonging\, disappointment and hope. \nFour unforgettable characters bring this Windrush story to life: Hortense and Gilbert\, determined Jamaican migrants in search of belonging and respect; Queenie\, an Englishwoman who defies convention; and Bernard\, her husband\, struggling with change. Together\, they discover love across culture\, colour and class – and the fragile hope of a shared future. \nSpanning decades and continents\, this brand-new production draws on the joyful rhythms of calypso and the harsh realities of post-war Britain to explore the emotional truth of our collective history\, brought vividly to life through music\, striking visuals and a compelling story you will never forget. \nTickets from £25\nA transaction fee of 3.50 applies on all payment types \n \n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/small-island/2026-04-09/1/
LOCATION:The Birmingham REP\, 6 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:All The Happy Things
DESCRIPTION:A dark comedy about the power of sisterhood and grief. \nSienna is trying to deal with her grief by clinging on tightly to what she knows – in short\, she’s seeing her dead sister everywhere she goes. Not only seeing her… but having full on conversations with her. As Emily’s presence becomes more overwhelming\, the line between happiness and delusion becomes blurred. \nHow do you truly let go of someone when you imagined they’d be there forever? \nAge: 14+ \nPlease note\, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium. \nTickets: From £12\nA transaction fee of 3.50 applies on all payment types \n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/all-the-happy-things/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Birmingham REP\, 6 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:tester
DESCRIPTION:tester testing
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SUMMARY:London: Laugh Factory
DESCRIPTION:HOST ••••••••••☆ CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE \nCOMEDIANS •••••••••••••••••••• ☆ WHITE YARDIE☆ QUINCY☆ DARRAN GRIFFITHS☆ HONEY BEE \nTICKETS \nFirst Release £20 \nSecond Release £25  \nTIME \nDoors Open : 6:30pm \nShow Start : 7:30pm \nShow End : 11:00pm \nPlease note that all comedians are subject to change\, if at no fault of the promoter a comedian can no longer make the event the promoter will within reason try to replace that act with a comedian of equal measure. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n \nGet Tickets
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/london-laugh-factory-030526/
LOCATION:Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green\, London\, E2 0EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Birmingham: Comedy & Reggae Brunch
DESCRIPTION:COMEDY & REGGAE BRUNCH: Bank Holiday Special \n☆ ONE HOUR FREE RUM PUNCH ☆ \n☆ CARIBBEAN FOOD ON SALE ☆ \nThis is the perfect chance to laugh\, dance\, sing and celebrate with the women you love this Mother’s Day.  \nAn amazing afternoon of stand up comedy & live reggae music\, with a full band\, singing classics hits from Bob Marley\, Freddie McGregor\, Tarrus Riley\, Jah Cure\, Sanchez\, John Holt\, Berres Hammond plus more. \nSunday 24th May 2026 \n@ Rosies\, Broad Street\, Birmingham  \nCOMEDIANS \n•••••••••••••••••••• \n☆  \n☆  \n☆  \nLIVE MUSIC \n•••••••••••••••••••••• \n☆ TOP CAT  \nPerforming the hits: Love Me Sess\, Over Your Body\, Champion DJ plus more  \n☆ ULTIMATE 40 REGGAE BAND \nPerforming hits of Berres Hammond\, Bob Marley\, John Holt\, Sanchez\, Freddie Mcgregor plus more  \nMUSIC \n•••••••••••••••••••••• \nDJ CEESIX & STAMINA \nFOOD & DRINK \n•••••••••••••••••••••• \n☆ One hour free rum punch between 1:00pm – 2:00pm  \n☆ Caribbean food on sale\, supplied by PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN KITCHEN  \nEVENT SCHEDULE  \n••••••••••••••••••••••••••• \nDoors Open 1:00pm \nShow Start 2:00pm \nEvent End 7:00pm  \nALL AVAILABLE SEATING IS UNRESERVED FIRST COME FIRST SERVE  \nPlease note that all comedians are subject to change\, if at no fault of the promoter a comedian can no longer make the event the promoter will within reason try to replace that act with a comedian of equal measure. No refunds will be given for comedian changes.   \n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n \nGet Tickets
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/birmingham-comedy-reggae-brunch/
LOCATION:Rosies\, 259-262 Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2HF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Sanctuary: Zawedde
DESCRIPTION:Zawedde is a Yorkshire based singer-songwriter of Ugandan heritage\, whose songwriting is inspired by the rich stories that are told around her and that lie within her. Her songs are rooted in the genre of Folk with an infusion of Soul. Since 2017 she has released singles and EP’s working with a range of musicians. \n\n\n\nZawedde has performed across Birmingham\, Sheffield and London also festivals and events such as: Moseley Folk Festival\, Musika Na Kipaji in Goma DRC\, Hadisi Urban Festival\, co-produced and performed in ‘Les Narratrices’ at Goma’s L’institut Francais; also Birmingham’s prestigious Town Hall\, opening for Grammy and Pulitzer Award Winner Rhiannon Giddens.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/celebrating-sanctuary-zawedde/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:London: Laugh Factory
DESCRIPTION:HOST \n•••••••••• \n☆ CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE \nCOMEDIANS \n•••••••••••••••••••• \n☆ SLIM \n☆ VICTOR DANIELS \n☆ PRINCE ABDI \n☆ KAYLEIGH LOUDMOUTH \nTICKETS \nFirst Release £20 \nSecond Release £25 \nTIME \nDoors Open : 6:30pm \nShow Start : 7:30pm \nShow End : 11:00pm \nPlease note that all comedians are subject to change\, if at no fault of the promoter a comedian can no longer make the event the promoter will within reason try to replace that act with a comedian of equal measure. \n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n \nGet Tickets
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/london-laugh-factory-070626/
LOCATION:Backyard Comedy Club\, 231 Cambridge Heath Rd\, Bethnal Green\, London\, E2 0EL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:CBSO 2025/25: An Evening with Davóne Tines
DESCRIPTION:An encounter with the spiritual across the centuries with Haydn\, Carlos Simon and Davóne Tines.\n\n\n\nThis inspiring concert will invigorate the senses and move the spirit. Haydn’s turbulent Symphony No. 44 (subtitled ‘Mourning’) is part elegy\, part whirlwind – stormy and tender by turn. Simon’s Amen\, written two and a half centuries later\, evokes the exuberant experience of worship in African American Pentecostal churches. It ultimately reaches – as Simon puts it – a ‘frenzied state’. For baritone Davóne Tines\, music can change the world – if we let it. “You have to try to model the world that you want to live in” he says\, and tonight he curates and performs in the first Birmingham performance of Mass Reorchestrated – which weaves music by Bach into an urgent\, multi-voiced exploration of musical America as it is and as it might be. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nChristian Reif  Conductor \n\n\n\nDavóne Tines  Baritone \n\n\n\nCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra  \n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nHaydn  Symphony No.44 (Mourning)\, 22mins \n\n\n\nCarlos Simon  Amen\, 12mins \n\n\n\nCaroline Shaw/ Davóne Tines  Mass Reorchestrated\, 45mins
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/cbso-2025-25-an-evening-with-davone-tines/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T150000
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SUMMARY:Without by Neil Reidman
DESCRIPTION:Reidman’s acclaimed show\, chronicles one man’s life\, from the Windrush era through to the modern day.  With humour and pathos the story charts the challenges and obstacles he faces throughout his journey from boyhood to man. \n\n\n\nNeil was nominated for ‘Best Male Lead Actor in a Play’ at the British Black Theatre Awards 2024 for his performance in this intimate\, moving play. He was last seen at MAC in the sold out musical drama ‘Our Little Hour – The Walter Tull Story’ and we are delighted to welcome Neil back for Windrush weekend to share his own story. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Reidman’s show is a masterpiece in acting  \n\n\n\n-Broadway Baby
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/without-by-neil-reidman/
LOCATION:MAC Birmingham\, Midlands Art Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pay What You Choose: Pressure
DESCRIPTION:With a screenplay written by Horace Ové and fellow Trinidadian author Sam Selvon\, Pressure follows a Black family in west London; from the parents who came from Trinidad as part of the Windrush generation with their first son\, now part of the Black Power Movement\, to their younger British-born son Tony (Herbert Norville). As he leaves school and encounters prejudice on individual and institutional levels\, Tony struggles to find acceptance in the country he grew up in yet has no Caribbean home he can dream of returning to. \nA groundbreaking and authentic exploration of the anxieties of an emerging second-generation of West Indians in Britain\, Pressure (1975) is a significant title in the history of British Cinema\, and remains as relevant now as it ever was — with its themes of police corruption\, discrimination and employment on an individual and institutional level.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/pay-what-you-choose-pressure/
LOCATION:MAC Birmingham\, Midlands Art Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Letters\, Promises and Belonging: The Children Of Windrush
DESCRIPTION:Letters\, Promises and Belonging: The Children of Windrush is a powerful and intimate stage production blending dance and spoken word to bring untold stories to life. Through the voices of a generation shaped by migration\, it explores the letters sent across oceans — messages of hope\, longing\, and separation. It reflects on promises made and broken by families\, institutions\, and society\, and asks what it truly means to belong. A moving tribute to resilience\, identity\, and connection. \n\n\n\nDirected by Tonia Daley-Campbell  \n\n\n\nFollowed by an interactive Q&A session with the cast and director.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/letters-promises-and-belonging-the-children-of-windrush/2026-06-22/1/
LOCATION:MAC Birmingham\, Midlands Art Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Ashley Allen & Friends: A Celebration of Gospel Icons
DESCRIPTION:Following 2025’s sell‑out performance\, Ashley Allen & Friends return to the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space with an uplifting celebration of some of Gospel music’s greatest icons. This exclusive performance pays tribute to the timeless work of Kirk Franklin\, Fred Hammond\, Richard Smallwood\, Mary Mary and many others\, brought to life through an exhilarating live performance. \n\n\n\nAudiences will be treated to outstanding vocal artistry from Naomi Parchment and Francis Mott\, alongside a remarkable line‑up of choirs: \n\n\n\n\nTown Hall Gospel Choir\n\n\n\nB:and Together Gospel\n\n\n\nBIMM Birmingham Gospel Choir\, the newly crowned 2026 UK University Gospel Choir of the Year\n\n\n\n\nExpect powerful harmonies\, inspiring arrangements\, and the vibrant energy that only live gospel can deliver. Whether rediscovering familiar favourites or experiencing these iconic songs anew\, this is an evening crafted to lift the spirit and move the heart.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/ashley-allen-friends-a-celebration-of-gospel-icons/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings and Roundabouts
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK Ayoade Bamgboye. Winner of Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. \n\n\n\nFollowing her sold-out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe\, Swings and Roundabouts comes to Birmingham. \n\n\n\nBurdened by the gift of sight\, a primeval awareness that something is not quite right\, and almost three accents\, she’ll ask life’s big questions and provide absolutely no answers. \n\n\n\nBorn in London\, raised in Lagos\, sacked in Budapest\, the poor woman has been there and done that – and to what end? \n\n\n\nSwings and Roundabouts is about going nowhere fast\, being too British to stop apologising\, and too Nigerian to stop shouting. \n\n\n\nWinner of NextUp’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2025.Nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 ISH Awards.As seen in her own Channel 4 Playground.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“As striking a debut as I’ve seen… her command\, the confidence in her delivery and how she makes the whole room her own\, is quite something.” \n\n\n\n– Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“A mercurial talent… it takes your breath away.” \n\n\n\n– Scotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “The funniest and most commanding debut to land in Edinburgh for many years… startlingly original.”  \n\n\n\n\n\n– Chortle \n\n\n\n\nAge: 16+
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/ayoade-bamgboye-swings-and-roundabouts/
LOCATION:MAC Birmingham\, Midlands Art Centre\, Cannon Hill Park\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Bacchanal Time
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Bacchanal Time Thursday at Garfield Sobers Gymnasium\, Wildey\, St. Michael\, Barbados! Running from Thu\, Jul 30\, 2026 to Fri\, Jul 31\, 2026. Tickets start at $70 BBD and up. Secure your spot today and be part of an unforgettable experience. Whether you are coming with friends\, family\, or flying solo\, this is one event you do not want to miss.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/bacchanal-time/
LOCATION:Garfield Sobers Gymnasium\, Garfield Sobers Gymnasium\, Wildey\, St Michael\, Barbados
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SUMMARY:Kiell Smith Bynoe's Kool Story Bro
DESCRIPTION:Kiell Smith-Bynoe (star of Ghosts\, Taskmaster and Stath Lets Flats) is bringing his smash hit improv comedy show to a city near you. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nA surprise celebrity guest every night! \n\n\n\nA cast of some of the UK’s best improvisers around! \n\n\n\nStories from you\, the audience\, to inspire the comedy! \n\n\n\nFollowing a huge debut national tour\, sold out runs across London and the Edinburgh Fringe\, Kool Story Bro is coming back for another round of crazy audience stories from all over the UK. \n\n\n\nIt’s improvised comedy. But it’s Kool. \n\n\n\nPrevious special guests have included: Amelia Dimoldenberg\, Lily Allen\, Jamie Demitriou\, Adam Buxton\, Mo Gilligan\, Loly Adefope and Nish Kumar. \n\n\n\nPrevious improvisers have included : Emma Sidi\, Lola-Rose Maxwell\, Graham Dickson\, Lara Ricote\, Janine Harouni\, Nic Sampson\, Brendan Murphy and Rob Gilbert.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/kiell-smith-bynoes-kool-story-bro/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, Town Hall\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B3 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:African Soul Rebels featuring Les Amazones d'Afrique\, Gasper Nali + support
DESCRIPTION:African Soul Rebels\, Music Beyond Mainstream’s trailblazing live series\, is reborn for a new era\, celebrating fearless artists who reshape tradition\, challenge borders\, and put rhythm at the centre of resistance and joy. \n\n\n\nLeading the charge are the electrifying L’Amazones d’Afrique\, the powerhouse collective of West African artists whose music fuses ancient roots with urgent\, future-facing sounds and a message of strength\, unity and change.From Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage to President Obama’s playlist the voices of Les Amazones d’Afrique are being heard worldwide. Female warriordom has never sounded so fierce – or so danceable. \n\n\n\nJoining them is the phenomenal Gasper Nali\, a not-so-traditional babatoni player from the shores of Lake Malawi. With his 3-metre-long\, one-stringed homemade bass guitar\, a stick and an empty beer bottle\, plus a cow-skin kick drum and collaborators on percussion and guitar\, he creates impossibly danceable Afro beats with playful\, joyful hooks. \n\n\n\nOpening the night: a handpicked rising artist curated by BBC Introducing\, spotlighting the next voice pushing boundaries and connecting cultures. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a gig.It’s a revival of a movement.A celebration of African creativity\, resistance and innovation\, past\, present and future. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of Music Beyond Mainstream (MBM)\, a network of large scale UK venues collaborating to present exceptional diverse artists and distinctive musical voices beyond the mainstream touring circuit.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/african-soul-rebels-featuring-les-amazones-dafrique-gasper-nali-support/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, Town Hall\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B3 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Val Val’s Dance Showcase
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URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/val-vals-dance-showcase/
LOCATION:Redgrave Theatre\, Redgrave Theatre\, Percival Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol\, BS8 3LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T213000
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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/
LOCATION:Hackney Empire\, 291 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T193000
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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
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Festivals,Music
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SUMMARY:Soul II Soul
DESCRIPTION:Soul II Soul\, the iconic band born from the vibrant UK sound system culture\, epitomises determination\, resourcefulness\, and an unwavering passion for music. \n\n\n\nEmerging in the multicultural melting pot of London\, they transformed ordinary house parties into extraordinary experiences with their innovative sound system and immersive performances. \n\n\n\nSoul II Soul became game-changers in British black music and youth culture\, captivating audiences with their unique Funki Dred style. Their groundbreaking hits\, like “Keep On Movin'” and “Back To Life\,” solidified their global fame and earned them two Grammy Awards. \n\n\n\nWith their timeless influence and unwavering commitment\, Soul II Soul continues to inspire generations\, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/soul-ii-soul/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T193000
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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
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T193000
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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
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Oliver Samuels: Where Dere's a Will Dere's a Criminal
DESCRIPTION:Oliver Samuels stars in his funniest play to date.\n\n\n\nLondon get ready for the Caribbean’s legendary king of comedy Oliver Samuels as he strikes again with Where Dere’s a Will Dere’s a Crimal.Oliver leads a star studded cast of Tesfa Edwards\, Karen Harriot and Angela Jarrett in this hilarious comedy blockbuster. Where Dere’s a Will Dere’s a Criminal\, tells the story of a family who are about to find out that when it comes to the complications of ” dead lef\,” death is just the beginning!When Jamaican businessman and former rail worker Charles Wilkins passes away\, those nearest and dearest to him gather for his funeral\, and for the reading of his will. His faithful caregiver Louise\, his womanizing son Leroy\, his feisty British based daughter Clarissa and his financially challenged brother Raff all have reasons to hope that they will receive something from the estate\, but a series of mysterious phone calls leads to major doubts about who is in and who is out of the will\, leading to hilarious and suspenseful consequences as the big day approaches. \n\n\n\nWritten and directed by Oliver Samuels \n\n\n\npresented by BJ Production and LV Promotion
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/oliver-samuels-where-deres-a-will-deres-a-criminal/
LOCATION:Hackney Empire\, 291 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T193000
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SUMMARY:Lenny Henry: Still at Large
DESCRIPTION:Join British comedian\, actor and presenter Lenny Henry for an intimate discussion exploring what shaped him and what drives him now.\n\n\n\nFor over five decades\, Lenny Henry has been telling stories — on stage\, on screen and through a host of characters etched into our collective memory. \n\n\n\nPart stand-up\, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you)\, this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas\, challenges and creative sparks driving him today. \n\n\n\nFrom the unforgettable days of The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to acclaimed dramatic performances in Othello and\, more recently\, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power\, Lenny traces the roles\, characters and moments that have defined his remarkable career – and shares what continues to inspire him now as he reflects on a life lived out loud. \n\n\n\nExpect big laughs\, heart\, and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny: the actor\, the impressionist\, the comedian\, the fundraiser\, and the Stand-Up Anecdotalist. \n\n\n\nPresented by Fane
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/lenny-henry-still-at-large/
LOCATION:Hackney Empire\, 291 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T173000
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SUMMARY:Lords of Laughter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of unstoppable laughter as Lords of Laughter makes its royal debut with a stellar line-up of top-tier comedians.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/lords-of-laughter/
LOCATION:Indigo at the 02\, The O2\, Peninsula Square\, Greenwich\, Greater London\, SE10 0DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:The Stylistics
DESCRIPTION:The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s\, including the grammy-nominated hit ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’\, plus ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)’\, ‘I’m Stone in Love with You’\, ‘Let’s Put It All Together’\, ‘Sing Baby Sing’\, ‘Rockin Roll Baby’ and more. \n\n\n\nWith their charisma\, style and harmony\, The Stylistics evolved into one of the best-selling philly groups ever. Don’t miss this brilliant show packed with back-to-back hits and more!
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/the-stylistics/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T193000
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SUMMARY:Magic of Motown
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. \n\n\n\nGet ready for all the hits\, glittering costumes\, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. \n\n\n\nCelebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! \n\n\n\nThis is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/magic-of-motown/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T193000
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SUMMARY:Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
DESCRIPTION:Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute\, this breath-taking production honours the music\, legacy\, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. \n\n\n\nPrepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody\, One Moment In Time\, I’m Every Woman\, I Will Always Love You\, My Love Is Your Love\, So Emotional\, Run To You\, Saving All My Love\, How Will I Know\, Million Dollar Bill\, The Greatest Love Of All\, and many more. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unmissable evening filled with live music\, captivating choreography\, and powerful vocals\, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/queen-of-the-night-a-tribute-to-whitney-houston/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Aurie Styla: Maverick
DESCRIPTION:Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour\, he’s back on the road with his brand new show ‘Maverick’. \n\n\n\n‘Maverick’ looks at life from the end of ‘The Aurator’ Tour onwards\, and although everything seems nice and ‘cushty’\, something is throwing off the scales of wins and fails. The show hilariously explores his bad work-life balance\, family influence\, relationships\, health and more.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/aurie-styla-maverick/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, Town Hall\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B3 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:The Drifters
DESCRIPTION:The Drifters are back at Symphony Hall Birmingham 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. \n\n\n\nUnder the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group’s original founders\, George & Faye Treadwell) The Drifters have 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. “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.” Said Tina\, speaking about the tour.
URL:https://blackgold.biz/whatson/the-drifters/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Symphony Hall\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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