Event archive
2012 Events
16 Cowries - Erindinlogun
- Mon 5 Mar - Sat 5 May. Viewing Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm
In celebration of International Women’s Day this exhibition showcases the work of award winning artist Nigerian Taiwo Abiodun Adediran. Her accolades include representing her State both nationally
70s Retro Night with Heatwave
- Sat 7 Apr, 9pm
Following the successful 70s retro night last season and due to popular demand; we’ve put together as part of the Easter festivities a complete ’70s retro party extravaganza.  Birmingham’s
A Celebration in honour of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
- Sat 14 Jan, 5pm
Inspiring a New Generation presents their annual tribute event that celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, through a variety of artistic performances from Birmingham artists featurin
A Moment of Mishearing
- Sat 17 March, 7.30pm
A Moment of Mishearing is an eclectic stage production marrying an exploration of the modern literary and musical ideas of celebrated Indian writer Amit Chaudhuri, accompanied by a live musical perfo
ACE West African Drumming for dance
- Every Mon from 6 Feb-26 Mar, 6pm
Following on from a successful autumn term the Revival dance and drumming project is back and better than ever! Revival is about creating a sense of celebration and excitement about African Cari
Amit Chaudhuri - In Conversation
- Sat 17 Mar, 2pm
Amit Chaudhuri is one of India's leading novelists, winner of several awards for his fiction including the Commonwealth Writers Prize, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and the Sahitya Akademi award.
Anhey Ghorhey Da Daan (Alms of the Blind Horse)
- Sun 25 Mar, 7pm
Showcased at the 68th Venice Film Festival Anhey Ghorhey Da Daan is a powerful exploration of the daily struggles of the urban and rural workers in a Punjab, where the gap between the rich and poor i
ANNETTE FAGON in ‘RARE TARE TARE & TING’ & KWAKU in ‘THAT’S HOW IT IS!’
- Fri 3 Feb, 7pm
The premier of ANNETTE FAGON’S very  1 st solo show Rare-tare-tare & Ting . The ‘Midlands motormouth’ touches down in her own unique, raunchy way on everything from Beyonce’s n
Bangla Food Journeys
- Sun 15 Jan, 1pm
The project captures the story of first, second and third generation Bangladeshi people living in Birmingham and their relationship to the food culture of the UK. All this is compiled in a book, incl
Bol (Speak)
- Sat 24 Mar, 7pm
A deeply moving and intimate film from the director of the international award winning ‘Khuda Ke Liye’. Based in Lahore, the story takes place in a house full of daughters who should be taking th
Brit Idol - The Auditions
- Sun 4 Mar, 12pm
Are you hiding a hidden talent? Just imagine now, being discovered, and recognised for your talent! Fill your mind with great confidence and come forward - don’t you feel unstoppable now? All types
Brit Idol - The Semi Finals
- 1 Apr, 12pm
The Semi- Finals Are you hiding a hidden talent? Just imagine now, being discovered, and recognised for your talent! Fill your mind with great confidence and come forward - don’t you feel unstoppab
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
- Wed 29 Feb, 7pm
A master strategist, tireless activist and an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era Bayard Rustin was behind one of the largest nonviolent protests in 1968 Washington. Despite his achievements
Capoeira
- Every Sat from 14 Jan-28 April, 12pm
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 e
Curtis Walker
- Fri 6 Apr, 7pm
Head into spring with a laugh heavy comedy show headlined by ‘the don’ himself, CURTIS WALKER , bringing belly laughs and & topical political edge to a show also featuring BROOKLYN MIKE 
Dutty Money
- Sat 25 Feb, 7.30pm
Following sell-out performances across London and raving reviews, ‘the funniest play of the year’ Dutty Money comes to The Drum for a special one night performance featuring the ever-popular Char
Identity Drama School
- Every Sun from 8 Jan to 22 Apr, various times*
Identity Drama School is the UK's first Black drama school, providing drama training of the highest quality from professional acting coasches and theatre practitioners, while also preparing actors fr
Journey of the Drum
Over the past 12 months young people have been researching the use of the drum in Diasporic communities and the tradition and ritual that surrounds the use of the drum in West African societies. This
Kalaboration--Launch
- Wed 25 Jan, 4pm
Free, buffet and wine reception Join us for the launch of Kalaboration, a major new visual arts initiative that will celebrate both the forthcoming 2012 Olympics and the 50th Anniversary of Jamaican
Khuda Kay Liye (In the Name of God)
- Thu 15 Mar,7pm
A post 9/11 film that has taken the world by storm. The film unfolds as a dramatic clash of cultures between brothers. Following a terrible chain of events one brother due to his alleged Al-Qaeda lin
Kobo Town
- Fri 10 Feb, 8pm
International touring band named after the historic neighbourhood in Port‐of‐Spain where calypso was born from the boastful, humorous chants of roaming stick‐fighters. A site of defiance and con
Live box - Cameron Pierre
- Sat 17 Mar, 7.45pm
The fortnightly Saturday live music session brings another incredible line up to The Drum’s Frontiers Café Bar. Live box offers an ideal night out for any fan of live jamming sessions, all set wit
Live Box - Femi Temowo
- Sat 18 Feb, 7.45pm
The fortnightly Saturday live music session brings another incredible line up to The Drum’s Frontiers Café Bar. Live box offers an ideal night out for any fan of live jamming sessions, all set with
Live Box - It's All Gospel
- Sat 21 Apr, 7.45pm
The fortnightly Saturday live music session brings another incredible line up to The Drum’s Frontiers Café Bar. Live box offers an ideal night out for any fan of live jamming sessions, all set wit
Live Box - Patsy Fuller
- Sat 4 Feb, 7.45pm
The fortnightly Saturday live music session brings another incredible line up to The Drum’s Frontiers Café Bar. Live box offers an ideal night out for any fan of live jamming sessions, all set wit
Live Box - Yazz Ahmed
- Sat 7 Apr, 7.45pm
The fortnightly Saturday live music session brings another incredible line up to The Drum’s Frontiers Café Bar. Live box offers an ideal night out for any fan of live jamming sessions, all set wit
Live Box - Zara Mcfarlane
- Sat 3 Mar, 7.45pm
The fortnightly Saturday live music session brings another incredible line up to The Drum’s Frontiers Café Bar. Live box offers an ideal night out for any fan of live jamming sessions, all set wit
Love to Dance - a series of Global Dance Classes
- Sun 5 Feb, 4 Mar & 8 Apr, 1pm
Offering themed dance including: Dancehall Rebellion Sun 5 Feb, 1pm - 4pm Pulsating, raw rhythm’s and a thumping bass line set the scene for these exotic dance styles. Salsa & Meringue Mash Up
Make It A Date: Lucky For Some!
- Fri 13 Apr, 8pm
Hosts G Man and John Simmit return with another fun filled evening of live game-shows and quizzes. Book in your team (up to six people) and take on the reigning champions to win a selection of prizes!
Mummy Mafia
- Thu 8 - Fri 9 Mar, 7.30pm
Mummy Mafia is a dark comedy, revolving around the luxurious lives of yummy mummies, Jessica & Trisha.  Fawning over their latest 4x4s, gloating over their hubbie’s incomes & obsessing
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