For the Culture: Celebrations of Blackness Festival is more than a festival; it’s an act of resistance, a space for joy, reflection, and conversation, a place to champion and celebrate Black British artists, activists, and thinkers with our community.
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre will be the beating heart of West London this October with a bold programme of performances, gigs, and special events celebrating Black talent, joy, creativity, and culture.
With thanks to Festival Friend Lycia Lobo
Live Podcast
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For The Culture: Your Aunties Could Never - Live Podcast
Your Aunties Could Never is a weekly UK podcast hosted by three mature Black women—Akua Gyamfi (AK), Farrah Charles, and Nana Evans.
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For the Culture: World of Our Own - Live Podcast
A live podscast recording of World of Our Own, a lifestyle and culture show hosted by best friends Sam and Sev.
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For the Culture: Theatre503 Masterclass - Oladipo Agboluaje
A masterclass on "What's it really about?: Theme and Story" with Oladipo Agboluaje.
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For the Culture: The Black Defiance RAP Party
Inua Ellams' hosts a special edition of his Rhythm And Poetry/Prose Party at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, as part of their For the Culture: Celebrations of Blackness Festival.
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For the Culture: Theatre503 Masterclass - Roy Williams
A masterclass on "Rewriting and holding on to your vision of the play" with Roy Williams.
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Dance
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For The Culture: The Cocoa Butter Club Cabaret Masterclass
A cabaret masterclass with The Cocoa Butter Club.
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Dance
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For the Culture: The Cocoa Butter Club
Ready for a dose of fun, powerful and provocative performances by The Cocoa Butter Club?
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For the Culture: Theatre503 Masterclass - Winsome Pinnock
A masterclass on "Time Travel: The relationship between space and time." with Winsome Pinnock.
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For the Culture: William Blake Remixed: Testament & Matthew Bourne
Experience the visionary world of William Blake like never before, in this electrifying live performance from two remarkable performers: acclaimed rapper, poet…
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Comedy
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For the Culture: FOC IT UP! Comedy Workshop
A comedy workshop hosted by Kemah Bob and The Femmes of Colo(u)r Comedy Club.
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Comedy
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For the Culture: FOC IT UP! Comedy Club
The FOC IT UP! Comedy Club is a comedy night curated by host and founder Kemah Bob (Comedy Central, Netflix, BBC), each show is impossible to repeat, disrupting the status quo. Expect big energy and even bigger laughs.