Here are your activities for April 2019 – from music, to dance, to some conventions where you’ll learn something new…
2nd – 20th: Elephant in the Room (Camden, London)
There’s never been a time where discussions of mental health are as open as they are today – but still, some stigmas remain. In Lanre Malaolu’s semi-autobiographical dance-theatre show, he takes a sharp sideways look at the insidious stigma around mental health issues, asking how race, class and culture can affect the way we choose to address them; and what happens when we don’t.
Tickets: cptheatre.co.uk
5th – 7th: Boyz II Men (Birmingham, Manchester, London)
We thought it was the end of the road, but Boyz II Men are back with a hot new tour. The Grammy award-winning trio are coming to treat their UK fans with some of the greatest R&B hits such as ‘I’ll Make Love To You’ and ‘One Sweet Day’. With over 30 years in the game, there’s a full catalogue of songs to choose from. R&B heads and Nineties babies, prepare for a trip down memory lane. Tickets: search ‘Boyz II Men’ on ticketmaster.com
From 9th: Dinner Is Coming (The Vaults, London)
Big Game of Thrones fan? Then ditch your conventional weekend outing and head to The Vaults in London’s Waterloo for an immersive spoof dining experience, inspired by the hit fantasy drama. Bring the final-ever season in in style with this unique event that gives you a fantasy feast fit for King’s Landing, and a show packed with theatre and comedy. But don’t bring the kids – with some nudity, violence, strong language and dragons, this is for 18+ only. Tickets: dinneriscoming.com
13th: Love Supreme @ The Roundhouse (London)
Love the sounds of Jazz, Soul and Funk? Head to Love Supreme Festival to soak in the sounds of mesmerising vocals from MOBO winning singer, Laura Mvula, Judi Jackson and Top UK Instrumentalists like pioneering South London Kaamal Williams and Pete Wareham and many more! Enjoy a late Saturday afternoon with soulful vibes. Tickets: lovesupremefestival.com
25th: Afro Hair Tech: Black To The Future PT2 (London)
Put your Wahls down and join a discussion for a new and exciting breakthrough for Afro Hair. Meet with entrepreneurs, product makers and founders/employees of tech startups to share ideas and come up with possibilities for the future of melanin-rich hair. Tickets: search ‘Afro Hair Tech’ on eventbrite.co.uk
30th: Sisters Grimm: Mark Baldwin and Soweto Gospel Choir (London)
Enjoy a night of an amazing fusion of South African and Western cultures. Having sold out twice at Sadler’s Wells, the Grammy-nominated INALA makes it debut in West End at the Peacock Theatre to celebrate 20 years of democracy in South Africa. Experience visceral dance with intricate rhythms of Zulu tradition. Closes 18th May. Tickets: £18 – £55, www.peacocktheatre.com
BOOK NOW! Breakin’ Convention 2019 International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre (London)
Pop it, lock it down in your diary, as from 3rd– 5th May Breakin’ Convention returns to take over at Sadler’s Wells for its annual celebration of hip-hop! Taking place during the bank holiday weekend, you have a fantastic opportunity to see the best MC’s, Dancers and DJ’s in Hip-Hop as well as taking up taster sessions for dance and live graffiti. The festival also holds various workshops over the weekend that are family-friendly, and some just for the adults too. Tickets: £15 – £30, www.breakinconvention.com
