Mon 18 Apr-Fri 3 Jun, 10am MOB Exhibition 23 April, 9pm, Hare and Hounds Next Generation Tour 24th April, 8.30pm People Get Ready: Rock steady Part I
May
Every Sun, from May 1, 12pm and 3pm, Monday 6pm Identity Drama School Sun May 1, 7.30pm-Town Hall Black Voices Plus Town Hall Gospel Choir
Every Tue from 10 May-Tue 26 Jul, 6pm Drum Beats Poetry Workshop Every Wed from 11 May, 6pm Dance Movement Therapy Every Thur from 12 May, 6pm West African Drumming Fri 13 May, 7.30pmTown Hall Patti Austin & The BBC Big Band: Avant Gershwin Sat 14 May, 4pm In conversation: L’Antoinette Stines
Fri 6 May, 7pm Upfront Café presents Felicity Ethnic, Lateef Lovejoy
Sat 14 May, 8pm Town Hall Staff Benda Bilili
Fri 6 May, 10pm Reggaebaby Lounge
Sat 14 May, 9pm Somalia Independence Celebration
Every Sat from 7 May, 11am Capoeira Classes Sat 7 May, 8pm-Town Hall Paul Chowdhry: Not PC Sat 7 May, 9pm Club Afrique Every Mon from 9 May, 7.30pm Bhangra Dance Workout
Every Sat from 21 May – 25th June, 2pm Vocal Training
Fri 17 Jun, 7.30pm The Spiral
Fri 8 Jul, 8pm Reggae in the Ruff
Sat 30 Jul, 8pm Make it a Date
Sun 18 Jun, 2pm Birmingham Library theatre Mehfil-e-Mushaira in Memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Fri 8 Jul, 9.30pm Heartland Reggae
August
Sat 4 Jun, 11.30am-4pm Intercultural Summer School Sat 4 Jun, 9pm-late Club Afrique
Sat 18 Jun, 12-6pm Drum Open Day
Fri 27 May, 9pm Slum Village
Wed 8 Jun, 7.30pm Word Up! Jay Bernard
Thu 23 Jun, 7.30pm Ramchand Pakistani
Fri 27 May, 10pm Sound System Fridays
Thu 9 Jun, 7pm Faiz: Poet in Troubled Times
Fri 24 Jun, 7.30pm Nubian Readers’ Book Club
Thu 26 May, 7.30pm A staged reading: In Search of My Father Fri 27 May, 7.30pm Nubian Readers’ Book Club
Sat 28 May, 7.30pm Chalk Circle Sat 28 May, 7pmTown Hall Voice of Emotions: Jagjit Singh
June
Thu 2 Jun, 2pm Storytelling with Moqapi Selassie
Sat 14 May, 9pm Avery Sunshine and Heston with live ensemble
Thu 2 Jun, 7.30pm-Symphony Hall Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Thu 19-Sat 21 May, 7.30pm & Thu 19 May, 12.30pm Mr Soon Come
Fri 3 Jun, 7pm Upfront Café presents Doc Brown, Jamie Howard and Axel Entertainer
Fri 20 May, 9pmHare & Hounds Clint Eastwood and General Saint
diary
Fri 3 Jun, 10pm Reggaebaby Lounge
Sat 4 Jun-Sat 3 Sep, 10am - 6pm Exhibition: From Exile to Freedom
Thu 9 Jun, 7pm Monologueslam Thu 9 Jun, 8pm, Symphony Hall Danny Bhoy: Messenger (Please do not shoot) Fri 10 Jun, 7.30pm Me Marley and I Fri 10 Jun, 7:30pm Ghetto Dreamz Sun 12 Jun, 3pm Romantic Revolutionary: the People’s Poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz Sun 12 Jun, 5pm Akhilam Madhuram Tue 14 Jun, 7.30pmTown Hall Harlem Gospel Choir
Sat 9 Jul, 1pm Duke Vin and the Birth of Ska
Fri 5 Aug, 10pm Reggaebaby Lounge Sat 6 Aug, 9pm Club Afrique
Sat 9 Jul, 2.30pm Rootstime
Sun 7 Aug, 7pm Mein Pagal Ta Na
Sat 9 Jul, 4.15pm A Dance for Grace
Thu 11 Aug, 7pm Monologueslam
Fri 24 Jun, 10pm Sound System Fridays
Thu 14 Jul, 7.30pm Colin Grant-I & I: The natural mystics, Marley, Tosh, and Wailer
Fri 12 Aug, 7.30pm Purgatory
Sat 25 Jun, 7.30pm & Sun 26, 6.30pm Lalita’s Big Fat Asian Wedding
Sat 16 Jul, 12am 9pm-Handsworth Park Simmer Down Reggae Festival 2011
July
Sat 16 Jul, 10pm Legend of Legend
Fri 1 Jul, 7pm Upfront Café presents Felix Dexter, Jason Patterson Fri 1 Jun, 10pm Reggaebaby Lounge Sat 2, 7.30pm and Sun 3 Jul, 6.30pm Jealousy
Sun 19 Jul, 7pm Miki Ni Patha
Sat 20-Sun 21 Aug, 7.30pm Bolly-Flex Fri 26 Aug, 7.30pm Nubian Readers’ Book Club Fri 26 Aug, 10pm Sound System Fridays
September
Thu 8 Sep, 7.30pm Word Up! Malika Booker
Fri 22 Jul, 7.30pm The Maharajah and the Kohinoor Sat 23 Jul, 10pm The Icons of Dancehall
Sat 2 Jul, 9pm Club Afrique
Fri 29 Jul, 7.30pm Nubian Readers’ Book Club
Thu 7 Jul, 7.30pm Word Up! Nii Parkes
Fri 29 Jul, 10pm Sound System Fridays
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welcome The Drum is the UK’s premier arts centre dedicated to the development, celebration and presentation of African, Asian and Caribbean arts and cultural activities, for the benefit of all.
This season marks the start of a new journey for The Drum, from the refreshed palette of colours and designs throughout our commercial spaces and the new cuisines available in Frontiers Café Bar to the new look of The Drum brochure. Despite the public sector cuts you’re hearing so much about, The Drum is committed, more than ever, to providing a great selection of arts and cultural activities for our audiences. So if you’ve never been before, now is a great time to come and discover something different at The Drum – and if you’re one of our regular customers, we can’t wait to see you again and show off our new look venue. So what are you waiting for? Come and support the great Birmingham arts scene that is presented at The Drum. Our summer highlights are numerous: we’re hosting a number of reggae concerts, including the show-stopping “Ram Jam” Rodigan, playing alongside King Stur Gav and The Mighty U-Roy in the dance of the year. We’re also lucky to have comedians Felix Dexter and Felicity Ethnic on the bill, while hip hop legends Slum Village will be showcasing their new line-up, living up to their reputation for slick lyrical delivery, and Avery Sunshine will add a dose of summery Atlanta soul. Many of you will remember the hit Birmingham novel Mr Soon Come: we’re turning that into a dancehall play with local actors, and in the build-up to Simmer Down in July we’ve scheduled the first Reggae Film Festival to be held in the UK, showcasing a mix of feelgood Jamaican films you won’t have seen before. For this season’s Dance programme we’ve secured Got To Dance (Sky1) semi-finalists Bolly-flex, and an extensive programme of participatory arts workshops and activities for young people. After all, our watchwords at The Drum are commonality and bringing communities together. Mukhtar Dar Director of Arts and Marketing
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patti austin & the bbc big band: avant gershwin ladysmith black mambazo plus special guest muntu valdo Thu 2 Jun, 7.30pm, Symphony Hall £24, £26, £27.50* For over forty years, the voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. They have collaborated with world-famous artists, such as Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton to name but a few. Tonight, they will perform songs from their latest album Songs From A Zulu Farm.
Fri 13 May, 7.30pm, Town Hall £12.50, £16.50, £19.50, £25* Legendary jazz and soul singer Patti Austin joins the BBC Big Band for an exclusive UK concert appearance. Together they will perform music from her Grammy Award winning album Avant Gershwin, including I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise, Love Walked In, Funny Face, Swanee and Lady be Good. Concert to be recorded for BBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special.
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black voices plus town hall gospel choir Sun 1 May, 7.30pm, Town Hall £15*, students and under 16s £7.50* Birmingham’s premier a cappella ensemble, Black Voices, returns to Town Hall with their soulful mix of standards and new numbers. They are joined by the much-loved Town Hall Gospel Choir.
*£2 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office. Box Office 0121 780 3333. Book online www.thsh.co.uk
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music staff benda bilili Sat 14 May, 8pm, Town Hall £15* (20% discount for full and part-time students) One of the hottest African acts on the scene right now, their name translates to ‘look beyond appearances’. The mesmerising rumba-rooted grooves, overlaid with vibrant vocals, are sometimes reminiscent of Cuban swing, at other times of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
Punch & Jazz FM present:
an evening of atlanta soul and gospel: avery sunshine & heston with live ensemble Sat 14 May, 9pm £10 adv, MOTD Avery Sunshine makes her first appearance in the Midlands with an evening of gospel-charged soul, supported by fellow Atlanta soul singer Heston, making his UK live debut. Choral director of two Atlanta churches, Avery is rooted in gospel, yet her styles span soul, house, classical and hip-hop. Music supplied by DJ-s E double D and friends. For more info contact Punch on 0121 224 7444
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*£2 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office. Box Office 0121 780 3333. Book online www.thsh.co.uk
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Fri 27 May, 10pm £12 (£10) adv, MOTD Formed in the early 90s, hip-hop ensemble Slum Village were propelled into the international limelight through their early producing collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest. Prepare yourself for a night of superior hip-hop from veterans of the genre, living up to the pioneering music of Baatin and J Dilla, their latest album Villa Manifesto, has been hailed as a newly refreshed development of that classic smooth-yet-street sound: dark, with a digital soul flavour, and tense, complex lyrics. With DJs A Few Good Men (brought to you by Spice Time) and a B-boy Battle of the Titans with Urban Colours
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voice of emotions: jagjit singh Sat 28 May, 7pm, Symphony Hall £20, £27.50, £35, £45, £55* The leading Ghazal Maestro is celebrating five decades of performing with this unique concert. He has regaled audiences the world over, sung for film and recorded over 70 albums. He is joined by fantastic musicians from India playing violin, flute, guitar, tabla and Indian percussion.
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music harlem gospel choir
somali independence celebration
Tue 14 Jun, 7.30pm, Town Hall £17.50, £21.50* (No support) Direct from New York, The Harlem Gospel Choir return to the UK after a six year absence. Their dynamic harmonies reflect the joyous and inspirational culture of Harlem and each performance is themed with bringing people and nations together. ‘The Harlem Gospel Choir are tremendous!’ Sir Elton John
Sat 14 May, 9pm £15 An event to celebrate the Independence of the Republic of Somali. To mark this special occasion The Drum presents a night of music entertainment, featuring a host of Somali, Djibouti and Mogadishu singers including Nima Dagan, Abdirahman (Raas), Nur Dalac and Halwad.
*£2 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person
at Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office. Box Office 0121 780 3333. Book online www.thsh.co.uk
club afrique Sat 7 May, Sat 4 Jun, Sat 2 Jul, Sat 6 Aug, 9pm £6 The region’s ultimate African music hot spot Club Afrique returns to The Drum on the first Saturday of the month. Resident DJs Adé (Afrobeat), Cham and guest DJs, promise to rock the house spinning classics and the latest hits from soukous, makosa, reggae, soca, Afrobeat and many more. Come one, come all for a night of genuine African sounds!
The Drum in partnership with Gold Promotions & Ruff Cutt Records presents
people get ready! rocksteady
24th April, 8.30pm £15 adv, MOTD This spectacular live show brings you Jamaica’s legendary DJ Kings Daddy U-Roy and Sir Dennis Alcapone alongside special guest Winston Reedy all backed by London’s no 1 Ruff Cutt Band. Warming up the vibe on the night before the live show are Birmingham’s finest DJs: Dacko Ranks, Father Hovis and Little Richie. Your host and compere is the main man Trevor Ranks. People get ready, don’t miss this night of pure roots reggae rock steady!
The Drum presents
clint eastwood and general saint backed by ruff cutt band
Fri 20th May 9pm – Hare & Hounds £10 adv, MOTD Clint Eastwood (Robert Brammer) & General Saint (Winston Hislop), reggae deejay duo of the early 1980s, known for their lively, theatrical and humorous performances are a novelty act in Jamaica. Having enthralled audiences during their comeback tour, backed by the Ruff Cutt band this exciting duo are set for a very special show of wit and reggae entertainment at the Hare. DJ - Little Richie.
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reggaemusic The Drum in partnership with the Muzik Academy presents
the icons of the dancehall
Sat 23 Jul, 10pm £25 limited Early Bird Tickets (Plus booking fee) MOTD To celebrate the 119th Earthday of H.I.M. Haile Selassie I, this exclusive, one-night-only special event will fly over from Jamaica the world’s number one sound system King Stur Gav featuring Daddy U-Roy (the Teacher) and Charlie Chaplin (The Principle). Joining them in the dance arena is the UK’s award-winning radio pioneer and reggae populariser, the people’s choice David ‘Ram Dance’ Rodigan. Birmingham’s Wassifa Showcase will be in full force with Macka B, Mikey Tuff and Speng Man, and to complete the line-up is Luv Injection with Corporal Billy and the crew.
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reggaebaby lounge “together we are stronger” Fri 6 May, Fri 3 Jun, Fri 1 Jul, Fri 5 Aug, 10pm £5 before 11pm Committed to providing a regular platform for new and existing West Midlands reggae artistes, and raising the profile of home-grown reggae, all whilst providing good quality entertainment with DJs Rankin Bev, Jahsiyah B and King Zukie. Come and join us at the Reggaebaby Lounge every first Friday of every month, and be part of the growing Reggaebaby community. For more information or to perform: 0787 588 1110 or visit www.myspace com/ reggaebabylounge
The Drum in partnership with Gatecrash presents
legend of legend – official simmer down after party Sat 16 Jul, 10pm £20 adv, MOTD With a spectacular line-up of legendary British reggae artists including Barry Biggs, John Maclean, Janet Lea Davis, Paul Dawkins (Tradition) and Ossie Gad, all backed by the New Direction Band. Their chart topping hits have been the soundtrack of Britain’s inner cities, bridging generations and reflecting positive messages of peace, strength in unity and love. So tonight is a night for styling it and celebrating some of the best reggae of the decade!
simmer down 2011 @ handsworth park
Sat 16 Jul, 12 - 9pm Free admission The eagerly awaited Simmer Down Festival is back and promises to be bigger and better than last year! Showcasing a range of local and international reggae artists representing Birmingham’s diverse communities, foods stalls from all around the world, dance activities, arts and education workshops there is something for everyone at the Simmer Down Festival.
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reggaemusic So save the date, and join us for an unforgettable Saturday in the park.
Lion Art @ Simmer Down 2011
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reggaemusic Luv One Luv All Promotions presents
The Drum in partnership with One Love Festival presents:
Fri 27 May, Fri 24 Jun, Fri 29 Jul, Fri 26 Aug, 10pm £7 before midnight Pioneering sound systems, all with special guest vocalists, play on their own systems in rotation with The Drum’s heavyweight residents Luv Injection. Expect a mix of reggae styles and an ear-popping bass sound. Entertainment guaranteed. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Sat 23rd Apr, 9pm, Hare & Hounds £10 adv, MOTD Lovella Ellis and Troy Ellis are the children of the late great king of rock steady, Alton Ellis one of Jamaica’s best-loved vocalists who had chart topping hits throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Blessed with their father’s singing voice, both have developed their own unique and distinct vocal styles, Lovella with her melodious harmonies and Troy with his toasting, and together on stage they like to party with their audience in a funky reggae vibe! Joining them on the night is Birmingham’s reggae, jazz, soul and R’n’B versatile vocalist Yaz Alexander and main man Little Richie supplying the music. www.onelovefestival. co.uk
sound system fridays
next generation tour
A Drum Arts Centre production
mr soon come
Nu Century Arts presents
a staged reading of don kinch’s in search of my father Thu 26 May, 7.30pm £5 (£3) Marisol has given up her well-paid job to embark on a visit to Jamaica and to find a Caribbean man to father a child. On her journey of rediscovery she meets Sambhota, formerly the bigoted owner of a dance hall, now waiting for his queen, and Eugene Williams MP, a debonair Jamaican landowner. Contribute to the development of the script in a post-show Q&A with the creative team.
Thu 19 May, 12.30pm & 7.30pm, Fri 20 – Sat 21, 7.30pm £15 Including food, £9 (£7) Show only Conteh Egyptian, Birmingham’s “king of the dancehall”, has everything going for him – he is tall, handsome, successful, virile… and blessed with a beautiful wife... but when Simone takes a three-week holiday in Jamaica, the female attention he receives is too tempting for Conteh to resist! As dark comedy spirals into tragedy, unexpected revelations and surprises from the past will create havoc among Conteh’s circle of friends. Based on the hit novel by Jasmine Johnson and directed by Lorna Laidlaw
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theatre Yaw’s House presents
me marley and i
Fri 10 Jun, 7.30pm £7 (£5) His nation in conflict… his heart in turmoil… his solace in Marley’s music. Me Marley and I is a vivid true story of brutal survival, true love and friendship during an African military revolution, told against a backdrop of live reggae music. Gloriously funny and warm, this one man performance jolts sharply into focus the horror of living through a military uprising.
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the spiral
Fri 17 Jun, 7.30pm £8 (£6) An inward spiral decays and dies, an outward spiral grows and thrives! This gripping piece of spoken word theatre dramatises a life-changing meeting between Glitzy – an emerging grime artist from North Birmingham, funded to study on a 6-month ‘community arts placement’ and his newly appointed ‘development mentor’, the veteran dub poet Steppin-Razor Ujima. A startling, intense poetic dialogue that will challenge and eventually change the assumptions and worldviews of both wordsmiths.
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Starring Moqapi Selassie and Decypher Part of the BASS Festival 2011 Directed by Martin Glynn Based on an idea by Mukhtar Dar
Pendulum Publishing presents a production by Devon Morgan
jealousy
Sat 2 Jul, 7.30pm & Sun 3 Jul, 6.30pm £12 (£10) adv, £15 OTD
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Hathi Productions presents
lalita’s big fat asian wedding Sat 25 Jun, 7.30pm & Sun 26 Jun, 6.30pm £8 (£6) Hathi Productions cordially invite you to the most auspicious Asian Wedding of the century. It is Saturday, and dawn breaks on an enormous, chaotic, and expensive Asian wedding. Generations of the extended family come together from all corners of the globe to share their hopes, dreams and disappointments. Enjoy the bride’s journey through embarrassment, despair and a battle for acceptance, in this hilariously comical take on Asian weddings, fusing dance, drama & music.
Old friends Dickie (Devon Morgan) and Teddy (Charles Tomlin) have established their new business ‘Rhatid Marketing Company’, and things are going well with their loyal cleaner and courier Red Mouse (Ping Wing) at their side. But all hell breaks loose when Teddy’s latest squeeze, Marcia a Jamaican barmaid comes over to visit. Non-stop action, skimpy dresses, ghastly jokes and hip gyrating from some of Jamaica’s top comedy actors!
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theatre Zeroculture presents
the maharajah and the kohinoor
Fri 22 Jul, 7.30pm £8 (£6) Back by popular demand, the heart-breaking story of Prince Duleep Singh, the last Maharajah of the Punjab, returns to The Drum. The play tells of how Duleep, deposed at the age of eleven, was sent to England and adopted by Queen Victoria. Injustice and insincere intentions eventually drove him into the hands of exploitative meddlers who then betrayed him. Penniless and alone, Duleep died in a desolate hotel in Paris in 1983. Suitable for Key Stage 3 Pupils
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A Hiphopera by London Urban Collective
purgatory
Fri 12 Aug, 7.30pm £6 Young people, chosen from open auditions, tackle a classic text through rap music. Based on Dante’s epic poem of a journey through the underworld, every word, every lyric, every idea has been freshly conceived in this theatre production that fuses hip-hop, classical music, narrative suspense and stunning set pieces.
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storytelling with moqapi selassie
Thu 2 Jun, 2pm Free admission (suitable for ages 6+) Moqapi Selassie – a Black British born Rastafarian – explores his childhood experiences of inner-city life in the 1960s and 70s, with humour and thought-provoking commentary. A powerful, engaging performance for children by one of the country’s foremost dub poets. For more information, contact Gena Gaynor on 0121 303 3368.
literature word up £5 (£3)
Poets, rappers and song writers at The Drum. Perform your work and have the opportunity to interact with other members of the literature circuit including editors, publishers and theatre producers.
word up with
jay bernard
Wed 8 Jun, 7.30pm Guest poet Jay Bernard’s Your Sign is Cuckoo, Girl was the Poetry Book Society’s pamphlet choice for summer 2008. She has read her work on radio shows such as The Verb, The Green Room and the Today Show, and appeared at venues such as Trafalgar Square and Shakespeare’s Globe.
word up with
nii parkes
Thu 7 Jul, 7.30pm Nii Ayikwei Parkes has written 3 poetry chapbooks, including shorter (2005), published to raise money for a writers’ fund in Ghana. An experienced performer of his work, he runs the African Writers’ Evening series at the Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden and is editorial director of Flipped Eye Publishing.
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Birmingham Young Readers’ Festival presents
malika booker
Thu 8 Sep, 7.30pm A writer, spoken word and multidisciplinary artist, whose work spans literature, education and cross-arts. She has appeared world-wide both independently and with the British Council, and has held numerous residencies. Breadfruit was published in 2007, and Malika also has poems included in Bloodaxe’s recent collection of emerging Black and Asian poets Spread The Word.
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comedy
upfront comedy summer series hosted by comedian turned teletubbie john simmit Upfront Café presents:
felix dexter and jason patterson Fri 1 Jul, 7pm £18 Including food, £12 (£10) Show only, £15 OTD Fresh from his recent turn on BBC’s ‘Bellamy’s People’, award winning character comedian Felix Dexter bounces into town with his mix of character and stand-up comedy. He’s joined by Jason Patterson (Comedy Funhouse, MTV’s Base) and guests.
paul chowdhry: not pc Sat 7 May 8pm, Town Hall £15* (No support) Brand new material and unscripted improvisation is his trademark. Share Paul’s acute observations on subjects such as how the word ‘irony’ replaced the word ‘offensive’ and became the PC way of behaving distastefully. Also find out – why don’t friends like it when he orders from a Chinese restaurant in the same accent as the waiter?
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*£2 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office. Box Office 0121 780 3333. Book online www.thsh.co.uk
felicity ethnic Fri 6 May, 7pm £18 Including food, £12 (£10) Show only, £15 OTD She’s back! One of the giants of the UK black comedy circuit, Felicity Ethnic makes her first Upfront appearance in 5 years with her blistering blend of street lady comedy that takes few prisoners. Comedians joining her include zestful Lateef Lovejoy (The Harder They Come).
danny bhoy: messenger (please do not shoot) Thu 9 Jun, 8pm, Symphony Hall £15* Scotland’s Danny Bhoy comes to Symphony Hall following his spectacular British TV debut in Live at the Apollo. His unique brand of personal storytelling, razor-sharp wit and relaxed style, have helped to make him into one of the most in-demand and critically-acclaimed comedians around the world. Not suitable for under 14s
comedy Upfront Café presents:
doc brown, jamie howard and axel the entertainer Fri 3 Jun, 7pm £18 Including food, £12 (£10) Show only, £15 OTD Join us for an energetic night of laughs featuring some of the best breakthrough talent emerging on the thriving urban comedy circuit, including sets from unique comedian-rapper Doc Brown (Comedy Rocks, ITV), ‘white but not right’ Jamie Howard, fast rising Axel Entertainer and more.
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dance
Urban Colours presents
chalk circle Sat 28 May, 7.30pm Free admission
Birmingham has approximately two thousand children needing temporary and permanent homes at any given time. A disproportionately high number of these are Black and Mixed Heritage. Mixing styles such as streetdance, breaking and contemporary dance with traditional African forms, this new dance display, devised through a series of consultative workshops with local communities, is a centrepiece of Birmingham’s Foster Care Fortnight. Four of Birmingham’s best urban dancers dramatising a moving scene of cultural reconciliation across the racial divide. Featuring N9ne, Ronké Fadare, Dean Gray and Victoria Hawkesford.
The Drum in partnership with Sampad presents
akhilam madhuram Sun 12 Jun, 5pm £9 (£7) This is a rare opportunity to see one of India’s leading classical dancers in action. Rama Vaidyanathan is considered one of the best interpreters of the ancient art form of Bharatanatyam and is renowned for her unique choreography and fresh approach to dance. While deeply rooted in tradition she has evolved her own individual style. Profound, enchanting, simply unmissable dance!
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In association with Birmingham City Council’s Adoption and Fostering Recruitment Team Individuals or families interested in participating in the consultative workshops can text ‘FOSTER DRUM’ to 63333 or call the A and F Recruitment Team on tel: 0121 303 7575 for further information.
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug, 7.30pm £13 (£11) adv, MOTD Stars of Got To Dance (Sky1) Bolly-Flex bring their Bollywood masterpiece to Birmingham, presenting their touring spectacular with mesmerising performances, dazzling costumes and raw energetic dances. Prepare to be blown away as Bolly-Flex take you on an expedition through Bollywood dance. The variety and flawless finale will put you to the edge of your seats, as a Bollywood tale comes to life at The Drum with grace, colour and charisma. The Bolly-Flex dance spectacular is led by Birmingham’s own dancing sensation Leena Patel and renowned choreographer Naz Choudhury alongside a cast of 23 all-acting-all-dancing performers. This is Bollywood like you’ve never seen it before!
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“Bolly-Flex Inspire me“ Ashley Banjo, Diversity “Simply Perfection“ Kimberley Wyatt, Pussy Cat Dolls
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film reggae in the ruff (uk premier)
Fri 8 Jul, 8pm A feel good documentary following the struggles of a group of unknown Rastafarian reggae artists living in the hills of Jamaica. This enchanting and thought-provoking film features extraordinary musical footage and lavish scenery, bringing the lives of an otherworldly group of elders into sharp and untainted focus. Dir. Don McConnell, 2011 (60 mins) Cert PG
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The Drum and Reggae Films UK present
jamaica reggae film festival world tour 2011
The UK’s first Reggae Film Festival comes to The Drum Fri 8 & Sat 9 Jul, £4 per ticket
heartland reggae Fri 8 Jul, 9.30pm Don’t miss this film showing rare footage of the revolutionary One Love Peace Concert, held in Kingston in 1978. Relive Bob Marley’s return to Jamaica after the assassination attempt on his life, and the concert that both changed Jamaican politics and signalled the rise of Rasta Rebel music, all in the company of stars such as Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, Jacob Miller, U-Roy. Dir. James Lewis, 1980 (90 mins) Cert PG
duke vin and the birth of ska Sat 9 Jul, 1pm London in the 1950s was a cold place, or so it appeared if you were one of the thousands of newly arrived Jamaican immigrants. Against a backdrop of discrimination and race riots, this documentary charts the contribution and impact of soundmen Duke Vin and Count Suckle, who stowed away on a boat from Kingston bringing music that would change the face of UK culture. Dir. Gus Berger, 2008 (50 mins) Cert PG
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rootstime Sat 9 Jul, 2.30pm Jah Bull and Baboo are two wandering Rastafarians selling records from town to town in rural Jamaica. By chance they pick up their favourite radio DJ, Farmer Roots, who is racing to get his sick girlfriend to hospital. The two friends only believe in traditional medicine, and persuade Farmer Roots that his girlfriend should see the renowned herbal doctor, Bongo-Hu. But finding the herbman is more difficult than expected. Dir. Silvestre Jacobi, 2006 (77 mins) Cert PG
a dance for grace (uk premier) Sat 9 Jul, 4.15pm Compelled to help the ailing mother of one of his high-school students with her healthcare bills, talented Jamaican dancer Ricky Myers (Matherson) enters his crew for a national dancehall competition. A visit to Jamaica for authentic dancehall training sees the rookie Americans pitted against Jamaican dancers Black Blingaz, Fadda Pow, Bombsquad, WellRich and HP Dancers, in this good-humoured family-friendly film. Dir. Orville Matherson and Junior Powell, 2010
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film Mara Pictures presents
ramchand pakistani
Thu 23 Jun, 7.30pm £5 (£4) A true-story concerning the accidental crossing of the Pakistan-Indian border during a period of extreme, war-like tension between the two countries by two members of a Pakistani Hindu family and the extraordinary consequences of this unintended action. This deeply affecting film tells of a family torn apart by events beyond their control, overcoming the trauma of separation and sudden disappearance to rebuild their lives in a struggle for survival. Post show discussion with The South Asian Alliance. “A moving story, realised with impressive maturity by a first-time director.” Time Out “Gorgeous camerawork, elaborate art direction and soaring score.” Variety Dir. Mehreen Jabbar, 2009 (103 minutes) Cert 15
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ghetto dreamz (the da grin story) Fri 10 Jun, 7.30pm £5 (£3) Ghetto Dreamz is the explosive true life story charting the personal struggles and rising popularity of Da Grin, who was to become one of Nigeria’s major contemporary rap artist. To the shock of his millions of fans Da Grin died following a horrific car accident on April 22nd 2010. The Movie stars Trybson Dudukoko, DJ Zeez, Jaywon, Rachel Oniga and Kenni St Brown Dir. Daniel Ademinokan (110 minutes) Cert 15A
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film Z & T Productions presents
mein pagal ta na (i’m not crazy)
Z & T Productions presents
miki ni patha (i don’t know)
Sun 19 Jul, 7pm £5 (£3 under 12) Phaula, the village simpleton, is raised by his doting mother after his father’s death. But when the wealthy village landowners start to spread drug addiction and steal people’s land, Phaula’s mother stands up to them and is injured. The village simpleton sets out to avenge his mother and get justice for the downtrodden villagers – and in doing so he becomes a popular hero. Laugh, weep, rejoice and thrill at the people’s struggle against the goondas, in this next entertaining offering from the ineluctable Z & T team. Cert PG Please note that this film is in Pothowari
Sun 7 Aug, 7pm £5 (£3 under 12) Aggravated and frustrated by his ‘lay about good for nothing’ son, a father tells his son to leave his house and not return until he’s got a job. Simultaneously in another part of the city, a look alike mental patient escapes from the local lunatic asylum. A hilarious case of mistaken identity unfolds when the son is captured by the wardens and taken to the asylum, while the escaped lunatic ends up in the family house. Having everything served on a plate and not having to look for work isn’t bad, and the son now argues that he is indeed the mad one… until Dad pulls out his ace card: a winning lottery ticket. A new knockabout comedy from the unstoppable producing team at Z&T. 240 minutes Cert PG Please note that this film is in Pothowari
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arts development the drum open day
intercultural summer school presented by tribe of doris
Sat 4 Jun, 11.30am – 4pm Admission Free Learn drumming, dance and song from across the globe, at this unique family-friendly day packed with international cultural workshops from Africa, South America and South Asia. Tribe of Doris present an unsurpassed range of workshops allowing beginners to try something new and regulars to improve upon their skills. Bring an instrument along and participate in the closing jam session.
Sat 18 Jun, 12 – 6pm Admission Free This summer The Drum will open its doors even wider to present an action packed free family fun day. Sample a selection of the arts and music activities that take place here regularly. The day will feature performances, workshops, music, stalls, competitions and much more.
mehfil-e-mushaira in memory of faiz ahmed faiz Sat 18 Jun, 2pm, Birmingham Library Theatre Free Admission As part of the Faiz centenary celebrations, this Mushaira promises to be one of the largest and prominent gatherings of renowned Urdu and Punjabi poets in the UK. Local and international poets will honour the memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, discussing and illustrating through their work the impact of Faiz on their poetry. Invited poets include Saaki Farooqi, Iftikhar Arif, Bashir Kazmi, Yasmeen Habib, and many others.
The Drum in partnership with Birmingham Faiz Centenary Committee presentss
faiz: poet in troubled times Thu 9 Jun, 7pm £5 (£3 under 12) This special screening is part of the centenary celebrations of the birth of the Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz taking place across the world. This revealing documentary is narrated by writer and political activist Tariq Ali and has become a cult classic. Using archival and original footage including interviews with his family members, intellectuals and activists, the film tells the story of how the writer, trade unionist and political activist used his creative endeavors to defend human rights and further the universal causes of social justice and liberty, and of his imprisonment and eventual exile. Dir. Faris Kermani 103 mins – Cert 15
events
The Drum in partnership with Birmingham Faiz Centenary Committee presents
romantic revolutionary: the people’s poet, faiz ahmed faiz:
a symposium on the politics & poetry of faiz ahmed faiz Sun 12 Jun, 3pm £5 (£3 under 12) Faiz Ahmed Faiz was one of the leading poets of the Indian sub-continent, whose career as a poet, writer, journalist, trade unionist and political activist spanned the years up until his death in 1984. Despite being banned by the Pakistan government-controlled media, he was loved by millions in Pakistan and India and was shortlisted four times for the Nobel Prize for Literature. Because of his political convictions he was imprisoned and eventually exiled. This special symposium brings together prominent academics, poets and political activists and invited guest speakers including writer and broadcaster Tariq Ali and Faiz’s daughter Salima Hashmi.
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The Drum in partnership with Fanoos Literary Society presents
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events The Drum and C&G Promotions present
make it a date monologueslam the ultimate actors showcase! Thu 9 Jun & Thu 11 Aug, 7pm £5 (£3) The UK’s foremost actors’ showcase for performers – taking place in front of industry experts in multiple cities!! Up to 20 Actors perform in front of a panel of specially invited judges in 1 min and 3 min monologues, as well as an audience-influenced 2 minute improv round for the prize of the “Ultimate Thesp”!! It’s fast… it’s furious… and it’s fun!!! For more information and to register to perform: www.monologueslam.com
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Sat 30 Jul, 8pm £10 (£8) We launch a new entertainment night with a difference! Bring your friends or your loved one to a masquerade party in the genial company of popular radio presenter G Man for a night of game shows, giveaways and laughter. Games will range from General Knowledge to “Wifey and Huzbann” and the “Champagne v. Pomagne Challenge”, with John Simmit supplying the tunes and keeping an eye on the rulebook.
colin grant: I & I: the natural mystics, marley, tosh and wailer Thu 14 Jul, 7.30pm £4 Jamaican R&B crooners Peter Tosh, Bunny Livingston (Wailer) and Bob Marley swapped their 1960s Brylcreem hairstyles and sharp two-tone suits for 1970s battle fatigues, dreadlocks and reggae, to become The Wailers – one of the world’s most influential bands. Colin Grant unravels the roots of The Wailers’ charisma, their adoption of Rastafarianism, and their quest to become not just extraordinary musicians, but also natural mystics.
l’antoinette stines
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in conversation The official launch of the Simmer Down Festival 2011.
Sat 14 May, 4pm £4 Dr. L’Antoinette Osun Ide Stines is an artistic director, dancer, choreographer, actress, teacher and author, and has lectured in North and South America, Europe, Africa and The Caribbean. Dr. Stines also founded Miami’s first primarily black dance company, today known as “L’Acadco: A United Caribbean Dance Force” and regarded as one of Jamaica’s leading contemporary dance companies. Followed by a wine reception.
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exhibitions mob exhibition launch 18th april - 6.30pm 18 Apr – 3 Jun For the past year The Drum has worked with over 100 volunteers to create 2012 Games inspired creative disturbances across Birmingham. Volunteers who are all aged between 16-25 years have worked with local community members to create flashmobs to engage and inspire others and get them into the spirit of 2012. Dancing and singing our way through the city we have filmed and photographed all our work to create a permanent reminder of our journey. Please join us one last time to see our exhibition of films and photographs produced – MOB’s last stand.
from exile to freedom Sat 4 Jun – Sat 3 Sep Presented by the Polish Expats Association, this multimedia exhibition presents the stories of Polish people who moved to Britain after an EU enlargement in 2004. The aim of the project is to bring generations of migrants together and show how the new communities are being formed. The project was devised by young Polish artists and volunteers and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Every Tuesday, 10 May - Tue 26 Jul, 6 - 8.30pm £1 The Drum beats poetry workshop meets once a week to discuss members’ writing in a relaxed, constructive atmosphere. The workshop will involve: • Discussion around themes and techniques – This will be based on the work of a selected poet • Personal reading of own work – Of course this is optional, but it’s a great opportunity for you to build your confidence and put your poem out there for all to see! • Feedback session - An opportunity to make constructive comments on the work of the participants, feedback being essential to development • Exploring new techniques – See what works for others, try a new style and learn what you might need to bring your work to performance standard
the nubian readers’ book club
Every Friday, 27 May - 26 Aug, 7.30pm £2 If you’re a fan of books written by African, African British, African Caribbean and African American authors, then join the Nubian Readers’ Book Club. The lively group meets on the last Friday of each month to share a common interest, discussion and expression of opinions on a variety of genres, authors and writing styles in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
identity drama school
Every Monday, 6pm & Sunday, 12pm & 3pm Identity Drama School is the UK’s first Black drama school, providing drama training from professional acting coaches and theatre practitioners, while also preparing actors from a variety of ethnic backgrounds on the reality of becoming a working actor. IDS actors have gone on to star in Eastenders, Skins, Casualty, Silent Witness, top UK films and leading positions in West End shows. For detailed information or to apply, visit www.identitydramaschool.com
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workshops
drum beats poetry workshop
Budding poets of all levels are welcome to join!
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bhangra dance workout
Every Monday from 9 May, 7.30pm (8+ yrs) ÂŁ4.50 per session A Bhangra Dance Workout incorporating moves from the Punjab regions of India, combined with modern hip hop and even ballet. Our bhangra dance sessions lead by Parv Kaur aim to bring another dimension to an average work out by offering participants the chance to learn about South Asian culture and the origins of the dance whilst getting fit! To find out more about the class and Bhangra visit: www.eternaltaal.com. Duration 1 hour To book a place contact: info@eternaltaal.com
vocal training Over six Saturdays, from 21 May - 25 Jun, 2pm ÂŁ4 per session (beginners welcome) Our group sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities. In these sessions you will learn how to realise your full vocal potential and discover your unique vocal quality. Group sessions will encourage the growth of your personal development, confidence and skills. Within a group setting you will learn how to sing using harmonies, acappella, performance techniques and the experience of singing with other voices.
To find out more about the class visit: www.acsvocalacademy.com. Duration 1 hour To book a place contact: info@acsvocalacademy.com
west african drumming
Every Thursday, from 12th May, 6 – 7pm £1 per session Learn how to play traditional West African percussion rhythms from the Malinke culture of Guinea, including the djembé (hand drum) and dununs (stick base-drums). The workshops are for mixed ability from ages 14 upwards. Learn to develop listening skills, confidence and an appreciation for traditional African culture. Duration 1 hr To book a place contact: t.spencer@the-drum.org.uk
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workshops dance movement therapy capoeira classes Every Saturday, from 7th May, 11am £4 per session (Beginners welcome) £1 per class for first 6 classes for new starters
Every Wednesday, from 11th May, 6pm £3 per session This class incorporates different aspects of movement, which have physical and psychological benefits for those with physical disabilities and special needs. Duration 1 hour To book a place contact: shi_shi16@hotmail.com
Capoeira is an exciting Afro-Brazilian art-form containing elements of dance, martial arts, music, song, acrobatics and trickery. Our new classes at The Drum will be led by Samuel Mascote, a highly experienced and patient teacher from Cordão de Ouro Birmingham (CDOB). To find out more about the class visit: www.cdob.co.uk. Duration 1h 30m To book a place contact: MASCOTE@Hotmail.co.uk
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young people A programme of FREE creative workshops focusing on digital media, dance, drama and vocal tuition for children & young people aged 8 – 18. Workshops focus on developing practical skills whilst having FUN. Participants have the opportunity to achieve an Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification and contribute to the development of the programme by being involved in our steering group. The YGB steering group will meet bi-monthly from May 9th.
journey of the drum
Project runs May to Dec Free Admission Between May and December 13 -18 year olds are invited to participate in The Journey of the Drum, and experience a musical journey from historical West Africa to contemporary UK through heritage research workshops, percussion sessions with African master drummers, Urban music production, studio visits and capturing the process through digital documentation. Register now for Journey of the Drum summer school 8th – 19th August. To book a place contact: s.blackstock@the-drum.org.uk
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Every Thursday, 7pm - 10pm All Welcome Class Times: 8pm-10pm (Level 1, 2 & 3) Freestyle dancing until late Admission £6 one session/ £10 for two sessions If there is any concept universally capable of uniting human beings it is ‘music’. It is the only concept that knows no race, ideology or any other human condition whatsoever. For this reason, Afro Cubanisimo would like to introduce ‘Afro-Cubano Son’ commercially known as Salsa to most.
Friends of The Drum offers the perfect opportunity to get more involved with The Drum and to be a part of our dynamic and exciting future. Membership entitles you to a wide range of benefits from discounts on tickets, to invitations to meet artists. Call our Customer Service Team for more information on 0121 333 2444 or log onto our website www.the-drum.org.uk/friends
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We have developed excellent and successful partnerships over the years to deliver a range of eclectic performing and digital arts programmes and plan to continue and develop this tradition. We are proud to count the following organisations and individuals as our partners:
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Air Conditioning In order to make your experience as enjoyable as possible Air Conditioning Units are installed in the Main Auditorium.
Family/Group Bookings Attractive discounts for families (up to four tickets, with at least one person under 12) and groups are available for selected events. Please contact Box Office for details of special offers.
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Hires Facilities are available to hire for private functions, or meetings. For details contact the Events Manager on 0121 333 2416 or go to www.the-drum.org.uk/hires.
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Facilities for people with disabilities We are firmly committed to making The Drum fully accessible. Complimentary companion tickets are available on request, and are subject to availability. Free parking spaces are available on site. Please call the Box Office before your arrival if you wish to use those facilities.
When booking please ensure the performance details are correct, we only offer refunds in exceptional circumstances. Please see our website for more details on our refund exchange policy.
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Trains The nearest train stations are Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street.
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The Drum is located on the A34, just ten minutes outside Birmingham city centre on the site of former Aston Hippodrome, next to the Barton Arms. Please contact Box Office if you need further directions.
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