Comedy duo Ashley J (Eastenders) & Tee-J (CBBC’s Kerching) bring you a night of fun, laughter and entertainment: ACTing Up is a live improvised comedy game show, where YOU the audience take the

Combining education and entertainment this community event will raise funds for the people affected by the tragic Haiti earthquake. 2pm - 5pm will be The Truth about Haiti , a lecture and discussion

A distinguished classical lineage in cross-cultural collaboration with artists from the western classical tradition: Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, inheritors of the sarod genius of their father the gr

The Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is one of the giants of African literature and a world-famous novelist, author of A Grain of Wheat , The River Between , Weep Not Child , Petals of Blood , Dev

Relax and tuck into some Caribbean food, as Birmingham jazz saxophonist and musical icon Andy Hamilton returns to The Drum to liven up your Sunday lunchtimes throughout the season. Come join us in ce

US soul sensation, Angie Stone comes to Birmingham as part of the Drum’s 10th anniversary celebrations. Angie Stone is a singer, a self-taught keyboardist, a prolific songwriter and an occasional a

Lead us not unto temptation… Apsaras are supernatural celestial maidens who lure men to their downfall. Gifted in the art of dancing, they descend to mother earth and indulge in secret rituals of t

A new solo show from the 6 foot tall, dry, sarcastic and very funny Ms Vidal ; back full length after rocking the Upfront Café in 2007. Recently seen on BBC TV’s Michael McIntyre Comedy Roadshow V

Throughout February 2010 three local emerging artists will go through an intensive development process, supported by Sustained Theatre West Midlands Hub. Each artist will devise a 30-minute presentat

* This event has been postponed till the Autumn season. Come and celebrate Holi, taking a musical trip from Memphis to Mumbai with Botown , an ultra funky exciting new Asian Soul Funk band that melts

The Afghan Accountant was public school educated in South East London and had some "misunderstandings" which caused him to be banned from some south coast resorts. Originally a farm boy, now trying t

Popular ‘white’ Jamaican Tony Hendriks headlines an international bill at Upfront’s regular Café area home, hosted by comedian turned Teletubbie John Simmit. p:ART:cipate tickets £5, contact

Saxophonist Courtney Pine , awarded a CBE for services to music in 2009, showcases his critically acclaimed Transition in Tradition album set, his Bass Clarinet and Silver Soprano Sax taking centre s

Critical Mass: An Introduction to playwriting is an 11 week course that is there to develop and support BME playwrights from the West Midlands in creating theatre productions. The aim of the course i

Celebration of 45 years since Gambian Independence. Djibi Drame and Live Band plus Jali Kebba Susso will be performing along with music from DJ Lie Cham , Daffeh , Ebra LKJ & Sowe Pullo .

“We owe our lives to those who wear the turban.” Winston Churchill Flying Sikhs provides an intimate portrait of the Sikh pilots who valiantly contributed to British success in both world wars. T

The ‘ Furious 5’ and ‘ Kurtis Blow’ are legendary! The trendsetters and are partly responsible for the creation of the billon dollar a year rap record industry, and the subculture called ‘H

This searing play looks at the tough life led by one woman in the ghettos of Kingston, JA as she struggles to survive and bring her children up without a partner to share her load. Taking chances in

Being dragged by her mother back to the family village thousands of miles away is no fun for 13-year-old Nasreen. In the monsoon rain, surrounded by wagging tongues of relatives and not being able to

Identity of the Soul is a unique 5-screen cinematic event, featuring the Palestinian national poet Mahmoud Darwish’s A Soldier Dreams of White Lilies and Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s epic

Featuring: Airan Berg, Linz 2009 European Capital of Culture (Austria); François Matarasso (UK); Fundacja Pogranicze (Poland); Laundry (UK); Nova Kultura (Bulgaria). Dates: April 7th and 8th, 2010 C

An international collaboration celebrating calypso, the steel pan, and storytelling from the twin island states of Trinidad & Tobago. Calypso can be traced back to the arrival of the first Africa

Leo Muhammad achieved black comedy icon status as a cast member of BBC2’s groundbreaking sketch show The Real McCoy , and through his powerful “edutainment” brand of stand-up. Now he brings his

A funky fusion of hiphop, soul and electronica from the doctor who raps. To book tickets, please contact the Hare & Hound on 0121 444 2081 or for further information visit http://hareandhounds.su

The Greyish Quartet was formed in Birmingham during early 2008,consisting of David Grey (piano), Amy Fletcher (woodwind), Nick Jurd (double bass) & Jim Bashford (drums), their debut album Humming

UK street battle champion, lyrical instigator of the Rhyme Book Club and the Don’t Flop tournament.

Following last year’s hugely successful event, the day of Gospel has now become a regular feature of the Live Box programme. Lighting up the stage this season is Monique Lawson , performing music f

A dynamic seven piece touring band, Homecut bring a fresh blend of critically acclaimed hip-hop, soul, jazz and sonic experimentation. The brainchild of emcee and producer Testament , the Homecut sou

Concerning liquids, Inua Ellam believes in aPple jUice, likes his coffee absent and claims to conjure Krystal out of rain puddles. Concerning solids, He believes in green apples, likes his steak well

The man behind the haunting lead male voice in Not Quite Gospel takes centre stage with a group of local musicians. Jason is an eclectic artist whose inspirations range from Ray Charles to Chet Baker