A celebration of the launch of the mini-anthology ‘10 Poems about Black History’ published by Candlestick Press, 2022.
It guides the reader down the difficult paths of the 1948-1972 post-war generation of pioneers, documenting their arrival and reception in the UK.
Poets reading on the day include Stanley O. Ayodeji, Panya Banjoko, Sarah ‘Rain’ Kolawole, Jacob Sam-La Rose and Kadija Sesay, with music by Abii.
Nottingham
Monday 30 June
Following the 40th anniversary of his landmark album ‘Suddenly’ and special vinyl re-release, Billy Ocean is going on a huge UK tour. ‘The…
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Tuesday 1 July – Saturday 5 July
The Broadway and West End phenomenon, Kinky Boots The Musical, is strutting back into Nottingham in a brand-new production…
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Tuesday 15 July–Saturday 2 August
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical heads to Nottingham as part of its first ever UK &…
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Friday 1 August
After selling 100,000 tickets last year, including a UK arena tour and sold-out shows at the Royal Albert…
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Saturday 30 August
The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career,…
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Saturday 20 September
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. Legend – the music…
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Saturday 11 October
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show…
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Friday 24 October
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black makes its debut at the Theatre Royal Nottingham with the darkly comic adaptation of international bestselling…