Event archive
2006 Events
Festive Party
- Sat 16 Dec 9pm
The Drum and New Style Radio invites you to celebrate the festive season in style with a funky shake down party. Featuring New Style’s finest DJ’s playing the very best in cool R'n'B, hip hop, a
A Night with Harvey Arts
- Wed 18 Oct & Thur 19 Oct 7.30pm
A Night with Harvey Arts ‘ A Night with Harvey Arts’ is an entertainment evening designed for the whole family. Following its previous sold out shows in Birmingham, Harvey Arts is back with sampl
A Taste of Nigerian Art
- Mon 6 Nov - Fri 1 Dec
The Musical Palette of Tola Wewe by Tola Wewe & Ipade Ayo by Rufus Orisayomi An exhibition showcasing the work of two Nigerian artists. With his visual songs tuned to the tenor of colourful poetry
A Taste of Nigerian Art
- Mon 6 Nov - Fri 1 Dec
An exhibition showcasing the work of Nigerian artists Tola Wewe and Rufus Orisayomi. With his visual songs tuned to the tenor of colourful poetry Tola Wewe builds a musical palette of paintings that
African Caribbean Drumming Class
- Every Wed until 26 Apr 7pm
Living Rhythms presents African Caribbean Drumming Class The rhythm of drums inspire movement, tell stories and transcend and engage audiences globally. Whether you are an aspiring performer, are loo
Andy Hamilton and The Blue Notes
- Sun 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 28 May, 25 Jun @ 12.30pm
All That Jazz presents Andy Hamilton & The Blue Notes Legenday saxophonist Andy Hamilton is back this season for his popular Sunday Jazz sessions. A regular at The Drum, Andy Hamilton captivate
Andy Hamilton and The Blue Notes
- Sun 24 Sept 12.30pm
Sunday Jazz: Andy Hamilton and the Blue Notes Legendary saxophonist Andy Hamilton's Sunday performances at The Drum have become one of the most popular jazz sessions in the city. With great music, a
Andy Hamilton and The Blue Notes
- Sun 29 Oct 12.30pm
Sunday Jazz: Andy Hamilton and the Blue Notes Legendary saxophonist Andy Hamilton's Sunday performances at The Drum have become one of the most popular jazz sessions in the city. With great music, a
Andy Hamilton and The Blue Notes
- Sun 26 Nov 12.30pm
Sunday Jazz: Andy Hamilton and the Blue Notes Legendary saxophonist Andy Hamilton's Sunday performances at The Drum have become one of the most popular jazz sessions in the city. With great music, a
Andy Hamilton and The Blue Notes
- Sun 17 Dec 12.30pm
Sunday Jazz: Andy Hamilton and the Blue Notes Legendary saxophonist Andy Hamilton's Sunday performances at The Drum have become one of the most popular jazz sessions in the city. With great music, a
Architectonic and tectonic to put the black back in the union jack
- Mon 3 Apr - Fri 28 Apr, 10am to 6pm daily
Karl Grant showcases his first ever exhibition at The Drum this season with his modernist and contemporary collection of paintings and drawings. The exhibition documents Karl’s exploration of the
Babymothers
- Wed 13 Sept 7.30pm
Stage it! presents Babymothers There's no stress like baby mother stress, as Faith, a beautiful Christian girl soon finds out. Don't miss this raw yet funny play exploring the reality of love, lies,
Back Home
- Mon 7 Aug to Fri 1 Sept 2006 Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Back Home: A Photo Diary of Bangladesh BY AFTAB RAHMAN Aftab invites you to join him for a photograpic journey to Bangladesh. The exhibition will be the first of its kind to be held in Birmingham. It
Bakshi Javaid Salamat Qawwali Concert
- Sat 12 Aug, 7.30pm
The Drum in partnership with SAYArts presents Bakshi Javaid Salamat Bakshi Javaid Salamat are superb exponents of traditional Pakistani Qawwali – a style of music with roots in Sufi mysticism that
Best Kept Secret
- Thu 20 Apr, 7.30pm
Best Kept Secret has been described as the UK’s answer to Dead Prez and features some of the most consistent and talented performers on the poetry circuit. From the theatrics of shortMAN, word wi
Beta Mast Kalandar
- Sat 15 Apr, 8pm
Jayjayvanti Theatres presents Beta Mast Kalandar Beta Mast Kalandar is a Punjabi adaptation of a hugely successful Gujarati comedy created by the late Jayant Bhatt, one of the most distinguished play
Bollylicious meets Blackdelicious
- Sat 18 Nov 9pm
Bollylicious meets Blackdelicious Attention all party people! It's time to give up to the funk and celebrate the good times, in this groovy fancy dress after party. We expect you to come dressed to k
Bollywood Dance Classes
- Every Sunday until 30 Apr, 2.15pm
Hina & Co Dance Academy presents Bollywood Dance Bollywood Dancing is one of the hottest dances around. It is the basis of every great Indian movie and is a fusion of east and west choreograph
Booty Call
- Tues 24, Wed 25 & Thurs 26 Oct, 7.30pm (STRICTLY NO LATECOMERS!)
A fast paced, sassy new play by award winning writer Segun Lee-French directed by former Eclipse Producer Steven Luckie.  (Followed by a post-show discussion on the night). Time: Now! Place: Any
Bophelo
- Thur 23 Nov 7pm
An exhilarating programme of dance pieces from Tavaziva Dance. Bophelo meaning 'life' in Sisutu explores history, struggle, freedom, reflection, partnerships and power, fusing contemporary African a
Brothatalk vs Sistaspeak
- Thur 14 Sept 8pm
DrumWord presents Brothatalk vs Sistaspeak For the very first time two of the most inspiring poetry collectives Brothatalk and Sistaspeak meet and challenge each other's views on love, sex, mothers,
Cafe Masti
- Fri 15 Sept doors open 7pm
Cafe Masti Get ready for the return of Cafe Masti - the number one Asian stand up comedy show to hit the Midlands with a line up featuring some of the most prominent and popular Asian comedians of to
Cafe Masti
- Fri 21 Apr, Doors open 7pm
Café Masti makes its debut at The Drum this season with exhilarating and breath taking comedy, performed by fresh new talent alongside seasoned performers. Kicking off the evening and bursting ont
Cafe Masti
- Fri 23 Jun, Doors open 7pm
Café Masti returns for its second outing of the season with an electrifying bang. The evening sees diverse and exciting performances from a host of talents. Comedienne Shaz ia Mirza leads the way
Chained Pen
- Thu 9 Nov 7.30pm
An audience with Guantanamo ex-detainee Moazzam Begg. Moazzam will be reading from his book Enemy Combatant: A British Muslim's Journey To Guantanamo and Back and in conversation with a member of the
Coloured Whispers: part two
- Wed 1 Mar - Fri 31 Mar, 10am to 6pm daily
This collection of recent works by Iraqi born Suhair Al-Khayat, forms part of the International Women’s Week celebrations. Her inspiration is taken from the Middle East , focusing on the richness
Convince Me & Vividh
- Thur 21 Sept
Convince Me & Vividh Tradition and modernity combine in two beautiful and exhilarating dance pieces by internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer, Anurekha Ghosh. CONVINCE ME seamlessly blend
Courtney Pine
- Sat 11 Feb, Doors open 8pm
An ambassador of British Jazz, Courtney Pine has always been at the cutting edge of R&B and nu-fusion. His music has crossed borders and boundaries and propelled Jazz music to reach an increasingly d
Creative Circle Phase 2 (C2)
- Mon 2 Oct - Tues 19 Dec 6 - 9pm
Creative Circle Phase 2 This arts development training course aims to support artists from BME Communities within the West Midlands; to develop their business skills in order for them to become self
Crocodile Seeking Refuge
- Sat 4 Nov & Sun 5 Nov 7pm
Crocodile Seeking Refuge is a striking new play by award winning playwright Sonja Linden. Five individuals have sought asylum in the UK - from Africa to Iraq, Latin America to Iran. Linking them all



