30/03/2012
NEWS ON ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS – MARCH 2012
Dear all,
Hope it’s all going well, wherever you in the world.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Pablo Picasso
Art is in everything we use - from the design of the cars to the creative thinking behind the production of computers and their applications to the TV programmes we watch. Some of the greatest innovators of all time understood the power of art. So when the arts are being challenged - it takes innovation and creativity to ensure that the arts continue to play a valuable role within our societies.
Here's an example of exciting art taking place today and in the near future...
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Darbar, one of the leading Indian classical music companies in the UK launches INDIAN VIBES at the Curve, Leicester.
Indian Vibes, a new and unique experience brings together Indian, European and Jazz sounds in exciting live performances, irresistible music TV style talk shows, in-depth conversations with artists and fascinating art installations.
Indian Vibes celebrating Tabla
7th April 2012
Indian Vibes – Circle of Sound by Soumik Datta
29th April 2012
Indian Vibes – 100 Strings
25th May 2012
Indian Summer – Play Out
17th June 2012
Please check the following website for further information on the artists, times and ticket prices: http://www.curveonline.co.uk/curve.php?view=showinfo.php&showid=307
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company and Kali present
Mustafa
By Naylah Ahmed
Presented at mac
17 – 21 April 2012
Directed by Janet Steel
Designed by Colin Falconer
Lighting by Tim Mitchell
Music by Arun Ghosh
Cast: Ryan Early, Munir Khairdin, Paul McLeary and Gary Pillai
Mustafa is in prison for the death of a teenage boy during an exorcism. Racked with guilt at the loss of an innocent life and isolated in a world where his beliefs are constantly challenged, he tries to avoid trouble. But when prisoners who taunt him suffer mysterious injuries and prison officers start behaving strangely, Mustafa starts to think the evil djinn he tried to banish from the young victim’s body is still with him and he must face it once more…
Is Mustafa the deluded killer of a teenager or a brave innocent man who risked his life to deliver the boy from a dangerous being? This compelling and vivid thriller where nothing is quite what it seems will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Birmingham writer Naylah Ahmed has been writing since the late 1990s for stage, radio and television. She won The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting with Butcher Boys in 2008, and was one of the writers of These Four Streets which premiered at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 2009.
Reviews
“A compelling and engaging production, delicately directed by Janet Steel...” ***** What’s On Stage
“It has a metaphorical dimension with a feared but well-meaning Muslim trapped inside a grim white compound – Islamophobia in a nutshell… As tightly structured as the bars on Colin Falconer’s brooding set, both play and production deliver a good few cold shivers.” Time Out
“A tantalising way of exploring perceptions of (and prejudices towards) ‘otherness’. Janet Steel’s tense production… full of vividly observed performances” Metro
Venue: mac
Address: Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH
Box Office: 0121 446 3232
Further information: http://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/event/mustafa
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Sister Elements presents the Launch of Grandma's Party – TONIGHT at RICH MIX, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6L
A new night featuring the best in UK Hip Hop DJ’s and upcoming talent including SARAH LOVE and EXCALIBAH. The event will also have an EXCLUSIVE SCREENING of the new film 'HIP HOP HAD A DREAM' featuring TY, Bashy & Ghostface Killah!
The show is headlined by Sister Elements herself, where she will be showcasing tracks from her new album due for release later in the year. Sister Elements has spent the past 10 years performing in the UK and overseas under the moniker of Sarah Sayeed, and grew a reputation as 'the fearless lyricist'. The relaunch as Sister Elements brings with it all of the lyrical dexterity we know from this young powerhouse, but with a new sound and a new look.
Tickets: £7 Advance/ £10 OTD
Further information: http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/grandmas-party
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Thank you again for your time and until next time – wishing you peace and good health!
Hardish Virk
www.multiartsnation.com
Audience Development * Marketing * PR
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