Inspired by the life story of dancer Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, which it also stars, Stormy Weather is considered by many as a retrospective showcase of African American entertainers, including the talents of Lena Horne, Cab Calloway, Katherine Dunham, Fats Waller and the Nicholas Brothers amongst others. Dir: Andrew L. Stone, 1hr 18 min, U
Leicester
23 February 2026 – 18 December 2026
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in the United States marked the February birthdays of social reformer…
Leicester
Sunday 26 April
Prepare to be uplifted and inspired as the sensational London African Gospel Choir brings its acclaimed reimagining of…
Leicester
Wednesday 29th April 2026
To mark International Dance Day and the launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 (LDIF26), Serendipity Institute for…
Leicester
Thursday 30th April 2026
In 2011, the once-clear waters of the Caribbean began to change colour as vast quantities of sargassum seaweed…
Leicester
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Signatures and the Black British Dance Platform are two internationally recognised performance platforms that celebrate the creativity, innovation…
Leicester
Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May 2026
Choreographer Shamel Pitts brings Marks of RED to Leicester as part of the Let’s Dance International Frontiers festival,…
2YRYHMW Afro-Caribbean migrants arrive in the UK circa 1955
Leicester
Monday 22 June 2026
Windrush Day, officially recognised by the UK government since 2018, is commemorated annually on 22 June to mark…
Leicester
Saturday 15 August 2026
Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit with A Night To Remember: Motown Show, a high-energy live concert…