Events for Adults
See all the events for adults during Black History Month. Attend free workshops, live performances, exhibitions and talks across the borough throughout October.
This docu-short is a multi-layered journey which follows Lyn Gerald from her discovery of her Congolese roots to look at the traditional art of scarring and the impact of the... FULL DETAILS +
Grab a seat, a cushion, lay down, or take a stand and join Adam East London for the specially commissioned dance performance Long Play Liberation celebrating Newham’s Black History Month... FULL DETAILS +
A community conversation on disproportionately within the Youth Justice System and an exploration into criminal exploitation of children and young people. The discussion will also cover county lines and the... FULL DETAILS +
Inspired by the 2005 Paris riots, director Ladj Ly’s Oscar-nominated, Les Misérables is a hugely topical provocative insight into the tensions between neighbourhood residents and police. Stéphane (Damien Bonnard) has... FULL DETAILS +
The stigma attached to school exclusions on our young people. An exploration into the implications and impact of such an event on a young person’s life. Is there life after... FULL DETAILS +
Rubika Shah’s award-winning and energising film charts a vital national protest movement. Rock Against Racism (RAR) was formed in 1976, prompted by ‘music’s biggest colonialist’ Eric Clapton and his support... FULL DETAILS +
In the current climate food insecurity is a very real concern, with more people having to choose between paying utilities and eating than ever before. ACFC presents: a community conversation... FULL DETAILS +
A new solo play about the systemic and systematic unjustified killings of Black Lives. Written and performed by actor and playwright, Christopher Tajah and performed live, the play explores the... FULL DETAILS +
A brutal indictment of colonialism that never shies away from the horrifying terrorism Africans endured under colonial rule, African Apocalypse is a visually compelling, visceral experience that seeks to understand... FULL DETAILS +
Join local renowned comedian, Quincy, to hear Windrush Generation experiences through the eyes of young people. Hear how those stories have impacted those young people and their aspiration for the... FULL DETAILS +
If you do not know the direction you are heading? How will you know if you have arrived at your intended destination? This session explores the experiences of a Black... FULL DETAILS +
Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden, Bernadine Williams. The emotional wedge in her marriage grows. Memories of a recently botched execution plague... FULL DETAILS +
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