FLUENT IN LONDON'S VIBRANCE

The Contribution of Jewish refugees to the production of Official Film

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Among the thousands of Jewish refugees who escaped to Britain were a number of actors, writers, composers and film technicians whose talents were utilised in the production of official film. Drawing on examples from the archive of the Imperial War Museum, Dr Toby Haggith will screen and discuss the work of these people who made such an important contribution.

Flush It

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Watery but never wet, this compelling documentary puts aspirations for Western levels of water provision and sanitation on the map for developing countries. The film interweaves concerns about local water shortages, global water scarcity and toilet history with aspirations for grand projects and excellent loos. Eritrean refugee Tiba is at the centre of the film. Pontificating from her own bath full of bubbles Tiba considers everything from depleted aquifers to desalination to Livingstone's plea not to flush

Crazy Rich Asians

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Welcome Cinema is our monthly film screening and supper club uniting Londoners of different backgrounds through film, food & friendship. CRAZY RICH ASIANS - A fun culture-clash comedy and watershed moment for representation in Hollywood

New Daughters of Africa

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“Be there for the launch of Margaret Busby’s major new global anthology of writing by women of African descent, New Daughters of Africa. New Daughters of Africa builds on this rich tradition for a new generation of women writers in the landscape of African women’s writing today. A glorious portrayal of the accomplishments of over 200 contributors, New Daughters of Africa celebrates their global sweep, diversity and achievements, while also testifying to a wealth of genres.”

Sonic Cinema Presents: Reggae

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In recognition of UNESCO’s declaration of reggae music being a global cultural treasure and the inaugural annual Reggae Month in February, we join the celebrations with Horace Ové’s seminal documentary. The film captures the anticipation around the emergent rebel reggae culture, and announces the music that gave a voice to the newly independent island of Jamaica and first generation black British youth

Borderline

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Borderline is a satire of Calais Jungle devised and performed by a mixed ensemble of refugee and European performers. It premiered in November 2016 at the Cockpit Theatre as part of the Voila! Festival and has been touring since nationally and internationally (Germany, Switzerland, Denmark and India). Welcome to the UK is is a brand-new story - set on this side of The Channel.

No Direction Home

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Since autumn 2018 Camden People’s Theatre, Counterpoints Arts and award-winning comedian Tom Parry (Pappy’s; Badults; The Lost Disc) have been running the No Direction Home stand-up programme – a unique new course for aspiring comics from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

 

After the smash-hit success of the debut gig,  join us for more laughs from our talented team – plus a Very Special Guest comedian at each event.

Alfanar London SOUFRA Screening

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On Tuesday, January 29th visit the May Fair Hotel in London for the heartwarming story of SOUFRA, the first female refugee-led food truck business! Since 2013, Alfanar -- the Arab world's first Venture Philanthropy organisation -- has backed the intrepid social entrepreneur Mariam Al Shaar and the ladies of the Women's Programs Association in Lebanon's Burj el Barajneh refugee camp to launch the first foodtruck wholly owned and run by women refugees in Lebanon.