BHM Live is an initiative that supports and showcases the work of emerging Black artists across art forms. This year the platform will present several new pieces of work exploring identity, labels and
The Oreo Complex – Isaac Ouro-Gnao
Fusing West African Agbaja and hip hop dance practice, Isaac explores the psychological impact of labels on Black identity. Isaac’s work seeks to empower Black communities to take ownership of their identity and reclaim words and terms of discrimination.
Black List – Joshua Nash and Jordan Douglas
Fusing Krump, hip hop and contemporary dance, Black List explores toxic masculinity in young British people, opening the debate around where true masculinity and strength lies.
Not Yet – Carolyn Bolton
Using Bell Hook’s Salvation: Black People and Love as a source of inspiration, With One Swipe examines how and where we choose or find love.
Sib Y Osis – Akeim Toussaint Buck
Sib Y Osis is a dance theatre duet exploring sibling love and rivalry rising out of oppression. Looking at African Caribbean/British narratives of trauma and resilience past and present, such as the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Trump and Brexit era.
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Lost In Music
The show that everyone is talking about, now even bigger! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s…
Sophie Duker: But Daddy, I Love Her!
Sophie Duker is BACK! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious…
Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, The Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty…
Leicester Symphony Orchestra – Braimah Kanneh-mason
Dexter Drown conductor Braimah Kanneh-Mason soloist Catherine Cole leader MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto MOZART Marriage of Figaro Overture SCHUMANN…
Philharmonia: Ryan Bancroft Conducts Beethoven And Strauss
Ryan Bancroft is a favourite among Philharmonia fans. Tonight, he conducts the Orchestra in Leicester for the first…
Mo Gilligan
Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated world tour… In the Moment. …
Bardi Symphony Orchestra: Isata Kanneh-mason Plays Rachmaninov
The Bardi are delighted to welcome back international soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason to perform Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto East…
LIONEL – The Music of Lionel Richie
Following his appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night at The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton…