In the Corner Gallery, artist Igor Tavares unveils a new body of work. Through the lens of his Guinea-Bissau heritage, Tavares follows in the footsteps of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and David Hammons, positioning the canvas as not just a site for aesthetic exploration but a space to interrogate memory, colonial legacies and the […]
This intergenerational project will bring the Windrush generation and young people together to develop a Creative Legacy around their experiences of migration to Britain. Over five weeks participants will discuss their experiences and lessons learned as well as forge a creative work to share to the wider community. Sessions will take place every Wednesday in […]
Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2025 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the globe. From poetic reflections on the Windrush generation to revolutionary struggles in the Caribbean, South America and the UK, these films explore themes of resistance, visibility and identity. Reel Histories invites […]
Phoenix in partnership with Dare to Diva present the Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural film programme. Sinners Director: Ryan Coogler USA 2025, 2hrs 11mins Language: English Genre: Horror Certificate: 15 “You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home”. Director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) reunites with his Creed star […]
Join us for an evening of conversation with author, Marcia Hutchinson, named one of the best New Novelists for 2025 by The Observer, as she discusses her solo literary debut, The Mercy Step. The event will be hosted by Carol Leeming, a multi-disciplinary artist, writer, singer and musician who is noted for her poetry, plays […]
Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2025 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the globe. From poetic reflections on the Windrush generation to revolutionary struggles in the Caribbean, South America and the UK, these films explore themes of resistance, visibility and identity. Reel Histories invites […]
A special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard and local poet sensations, creating a space for conversation, performance and a Caribbean-style lime. John Agard is a poet, playwright and short story writer who grew up in Guyana, where his love of language stemmed from listening to cricket commentaries on the […]
Leicester Caribbean Carnival was founded in 1985 to promote togetherness and integration for everyone in Leicester, in the wake of civil unrest. This event will feature the premiere of a new documentary and publication to celebrate 40 years of the Leicester Caribbean Carnival. Poetry, interviews and archive materials celebrate the joy and creativity of the […]