Simon James Collier in association with Hackney Empire presents A Mother Speaks The strength of a mother’s love is immeasurable, imagine nurturing, caring, educating and supporting your child throu

Jam Rocks presents A Mother’s Frustration Set in the African Caribbean community of Huddersfield , A Mother’s Frustration tells the bittersweet tale of Miss Nancy, a widowed mother, struggling ag

The Drum presents A Perfect Ganesh In this seductive comedy the pilgrimage tradition is turned on its head when two middle aged women throw themselves into a rousing tour of India . Both women have s

DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 2009 The Drum and Classical Promotions present as part of The Drum’s Tenth Anniversary Celebrations The Abyssinians

The Drum presents Ake Safar… A Journey by Prabhjot Virdi-Smith This enchanting exhibition depicts the Journey of Prabhjot Virdi-Singh on her travels through India . Full of people and places of mys

Kulaga in association with The Drum presents Ancestor Remembrance Unity Day part 2: In honour of the right honourable Marcus Mosiah Garvey This cultural community event is an entertaining and educati

Birmingham Jazz icon, saxophonist Andy Hamilton is back this Spring with one of the most popular Jazz sessions in the city. Come along and listen to great music, relax in a warm family atmosphere and

The Drum presents Andy Hamilton's 90th Birthday Party The Drum invites you to celebrate the birthday of this remarkable jazz legend. Andy Hamilton has over 75 years experience as a band leader, his d

All That Jazz presents Andy Hamilton and The Bluenotes Birmingham jazz icon, saxophonist Andy returns to The Drum to brighten up your Sunday lunch throughout the Summer season. Treat yourself and the

Drop in FREE to any of the places taking part in Aston Heritage Day between 11.30am and 4pm* and get to know Aston better. Amazing places on your doorstep, parks and playgrounds, museums and mosques,

20 Stories High and Contact in association with Horse and Bamboo present Babul and the Blue Bear Babul and the Blue Bear is a fresh, anarchic and unique piece of theatre that brings together the worl

The Drum in partnership with Bangladeshi Youth Forum presents Bangladeshi Cultural Extravaganza Come along and experience a taste of Bangladesh in this exciting showcase featuring community artists.

Black Dance in Britian 1930’s • 1990’s Moments… by Adad This exhibition features important moments in the history of Black dance in Britain over the last sixty years. The exhibition features

Adapted from Monica Ali's award-winning, best-selling novel, Brick Lane is the story of a beautiful women who arrives in 1980's London, leaving behind her sister and home, for an arranged marriage an

Nu Century Arts in Association with The Drum presents Bridgette Amofah Bridgette Amofah brings elements folk, indie, soul and pop to this Sunday’s Live Box. Championed by The Times , as a voice to

Café Masi returns for its second outing of the season with an electrifying bang. Kicking it all off is one of the hottest talents on the international stand-up scene, Inder Manocha . East Londoner A

Café Masti Hosted by the woman who knows how to make an entrance Isma Almas , this seasons Café Masti kicks off with a multitude of seasoned performers. The upbeat and infectious Prince Abdi perfor

Join us for a night of sidesplitting humour and belly busting laughter at this months Café Masti . Capitalising on the comedy of British life, Union Black brings a group of witty and hilarious comed

Tavaziva Dance presents Chatsva Encompassing Tavaziva’s trademark exploration of African Dance traditions within a Western contemporary style, six high octane dancers explode onto the stage with an

Get set for a night of great music as one of Birmingham’s top reggae bands Stones of Ujima celebrate the launch of their sensational, spiritually uplifting album Children of the Emperor. Stones of U

Music4Life bring to the community a vibrant and innovative approach to Urban Gospel. Presenting an array of talented local and international artists, The Christmas Gospel Extravaganza will showcase a

Champions of African dance music Club Afrique are back!  Dream team DJ Fenta Zulu and MC Apollon have travelled across the African continent collecting the funkiest sounds. Playing the very best

Upfront Café presents Comedy Spring Series The Comedy Spring Series kicks off with a headline set from The Real McCoy's edutainer in chief Leo Muhammed , with his distinctive blend of thought prov

Upfront Café presents Comedy Spring Series South Carolina ’s, New York country boy Harris Stanton makes his Drum debut, with tales of working as a security guard amongst aggressive New Yorkers, ar

Upfront Café presents Comedy Spring Series The Canadians are coming! More international comedy jamming as John Simmit introduces Canadian jokester Jean Paul who takes to The Drum stage the first tim

Upfront Café presents Comedy Summer Series Laugh your way into the summer with Upfront Comedy, kicking off with sisters who are doing it for themselves. Bursting onto the stage is Chicago bad girl A

Upfront Café presents Comedy Summer Series An international special for midsummer, increasingly hot rising US star Roy Wood Jr (Last Comic Standing, Def Comedy Jam, The Letterman Show) hooks up with

Upfront Café presents Comedy Summer Series The Don of comedy Curtis Walker closes the summer season alongside boxer turned comedian Glazz Campell and madcap east Londoner Teddy Bear . The evening is

Upfront Café presents Comedy Winter Series A new season of international comedy hosted by teletubbie turned comedian John Simmit begins with an appearance from UK comedy favourite Felix Dexter . Dig

Jamaica’s Tony ‘Paleface’ Hendriks comes to town to wreck the comedy joint with his fast rising octane mix of impressions and observations. Fast rising Somalian comic Prince Abdi hits the Upfro