Looking for things to keep you busy over the festive season? We’ve got some suggestions, right here…
From 4th December: The Snow Queen (Park Theatre, London)
Finsbury Park’s The Park Theatre presents an adaptation of fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen’s classic, The Snow Queen for the festive season, and it’s a perfect tale for the whole family. The story follows Gerda on an epic journey to save her friend Cei from the Snow Queen. Running until 4th January 2020, this is a fresh retelling of an often-told story – and with a cast that really reflects the diversity of London, it lets little Black girls and boys know that they can be part of fairytales too.
https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-snow-queen
8th – 21st December: Ghetts (National Tour)
Known for his explosive, lyrical and reflective rap style, Ghetts is one the most prominent pioneers of grime and is bringing his phenomenal talents setting off for his UK tour. He recently featured on the critically acclaimed Top Boy soundtrack album with his single ‘Listen’ and will be performing more hits at Glasgow, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham, Norwich, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and London. For dates and tickets: http://bit.ly/33KU7wr
From 13th December: Theaster Gates – Amalgam (Tate Liverpool)
Chicago-born visual artist Theaster Gates is revered in the art scene as one of the world’s most influential living artists. Blending social practice, performance and the use of space in his work, Gates’ creations are powerful and successfully carry important messages in them. His first major UK exhibition explores the complex and interweaving issues of race, territory, and inequality in the United States. Taking Malaga, a small island off the coast of Maine, USA as its point of departure, Amalgam presents sculpture, installation, film and dance that responds to the history of forced removal of the island’s ethnically-mixed community to the mainland during the 19th century. With migration ever a relevant topic, this comes to Liverpool at an ideal time. http://bit.ly/350z5tE
14th December: BFTL LDN Xmas Party (Peckham, London)
Are you a Black woman who loves to journey around the globe? Then head on over to Peckham Palms, an Afrocentric, south London space, for a day of talks from travel experts, networking – and some turning up. Lime Hut, who prioritise taste, food, and wellness will provide Caribbean dishes, all included in the price of the ticket.
14thhDecember: Writers of Our Generation (Croydon)
Esther Jacob, the founder of empowerment platform Authentic Worth, is teaming up with published clients to showcase their books. With writers coming together to not only talk about their own work, but offer opinions on the work of others, this is the perfect event for writers looking to get their foot in the door to get networking and garner some advice that’ll get their writing flowing in time for 2020.
18th December: Festive Extravaganza: Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra (Birmingham)
At the Town Hall Symphony Hall Birmingham, Blackstory Partnership is hosting a festive extravaganza in collaboration with the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, a multiethnic trained collection. The night will have a showcase of talent including Legends who pay tribute to Bob Marley, Lee Alexander whose performance will celebrate John Holt’s legacy and 2017 Get Rated winner Lady Sanity.
19th December: House Gospel Choir (Brixton, London)
If you like your praise and worship music with an element of something extra, then Christmas is coming early for you: House Gospel Choir will be performing a headline set at Electric Brixton! Well-known for their spectacular remakes of house, gospel and garage tracks, the London-based choir recently released ‘Salvation’, their debut single and first original song on Island Records. With over 150 members in the group, they’re bursting with positivity, no matter your beliefs – catch them live while you can!
27th December: Jacquees, Bobby V, Eric Bellinger, ATL (Indigo at the O2, London)
Jacquees, who recently released his new album King of R&B, heads up an exciting UK show to shake out the post-Christmas cobwebs. The singer, known for his remix of Ella Mai’s ‘Trip’, will be joined by fellow R&B crooners Eric Bellinger, Bobby Valentino, Noughties group ATL and more special guests. Expect nostalgia from hit noughties songs from back in the day, the satisfaction of singing along to more recent hits, and sore vocal cords by the end of the night.
