Sampad - Upcoming events http://www.sampad.org.uk/events/rss/ Upcoming events at Sampad en-gb <![CDATA[Lite (at The Public)]]> The Public 0.00000000 0.00000000 Lite uncovers a young woman's emotional and physical journey to fit into society.

6 February, 1.30pm or 7.30pm

£9 (£7 concessions). Discounts available at some venues, please check when booking.

<p><strong>Lite</strong> uncovers the emotional and physical journey a young woman will take to fit into society through a compelling and emotionally gripping performance by Marlene McKenzie and a far-reaching exploration of skin lightening. </p> <p><strong>Schools Workshops</strong><br /> Lite supports curriculum subjects English, Citizenship and Performance Art while building confidence skills. Educational workshops are available for schools from Key Stage 2 to 4 during the Spring and Summer terms. Please email <a href="mailto:rabiyah@sampad.org.uk">Rabiyah K Latif</a> for further details.</p> <p><em>The Spring 2012 tour is supported by an Arts Council England Grants for the Arts award and with thanks to the continued support of Creative Leap.</em></p> ]]> 2012-02-06T13:30:00 2012-02-06T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Lite (at Arena Theatre Wolverhampton)]]> Arena Theatre 0.00000000 0.00000000 Lite uncovers the emotional and physical journey a young woman will take to fit into society.

10 February, 1.30pm or 8pm

£9 (£7 concessions). Discounts available at some venues, please check when booking.

<p><strong>Lite</strong> uncovers the emotional and physical journey a young woman will take to fit into society through a compelling and emotionally gripping performance by Marlene McKenzie and a far-reaching exploration of skin lightening. </p> <p><strong>Schools Workshops</strong><br /> Lite supports curriculum subjects English, Citizenship and Performance Art while building confidence skills. Educational workshops are available for schools from Key Stage 2 to 4 during the Spring and Summer terms. Please email <a href="mailto:rabiyah@sampad.org.uk">Rabiyah K Latif</a> for further details.</p> <p><em>The Spring 2012 tour is supported by an Arts Council England Grants for the Arts award and with thanks to the continued support of Creative Leap.</em></p> ]]> 2012-02-10T13:30:00 2012-02-10T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Mid-day Mantra: Shin Parwana]]> Symphony Hall Cafe Bar 0.00000000 0.00000000 Renowned front-man of Bhangra band DCS, Shin Parwana performs.

Saturday 18 February, 1pm - 2.30pm

FREE

<p>Escape the hurly-burly, as sampad and Town Hall, Symphony Hall present outstanding Asian artists from the UK and the Indian subcontinent in relaxed, informal sessions. Chill out, take your shoes off, close your eyes and experience the richness and variety of India’s musical heritage.</p> <p>Renowned front-man of Bhangra band <span class="caps">DCS</span>, Shin Parwana performs a popular mix of Bollywood classics and Punjabi ghazals.</p> <p>Interested in music from a young age, Shin learned to play the harmonium at the age of 12. His signature style has been influenced by the greats: Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar and composer SD Burman.</p> <p><a href="http://www.dcs-band.com/">www.dcs-band.com</a></p> <p><em>sampad in association with Town Hall Symphony Hall. Supported by Arts Council England</em></p> ]]> 2012-02-18T13:00:00 2012-02-18T13:00:00 <![CDATA[Music Sabha]]> The Drum 0.00000000 0.00000000 Sabha is sampad’s popular showcase for local and emerging talent.

Islamic World Music band, Fursan. Photo: Picture Perfect Photography Ltd

Sunday 4 March, 4pm

£6 (£4 concessions)

<p>Sabha is sampad’s popular showcase for local and emerging talent. </p> <p>This show features South Asian music with a contemporary vibe including <strong>Fursan</strong>, a unique Islamic World Music band fusing energetic drum beats with inspiring spoken word poetry, <strong>Harjinder Matharu’s</strong> percussion group on tabla, dhol and cajon and <strong>Nix Dadry</strong> playing an original acoustic set.</p> <p>To take part in a future Sabha contact us on 0121 446 3260 or email <a href="mailto:info@sampad.org.uk">info@sampad.org.uk</a></p> ]]> 2012-03-04T16:00:00 2012-03-04T16:00:00 <![CDATA[Technicolour India]]> The Barber Institute of Fine Arts 0.00000000 0.00000000 The Festival of Colour (Holi) is the inspiration for an evening of short films and animations with KINO10 exploring Indian life and culture.

Tuesday 6 March, 6pm

£5 - booking essential

<p>The Festival of Colour (Holi) is the inspiration for an evening of short films and animations with KINO10 exploring Indian life and culture.</p> <p>Enjoy a live performance of traditional Indian music from tabla maestro <strong>Mohinder Singh</strong> aka <strong>Mendi</strong>, <strong>Leighton Hargreaves</strong> on violin and <strong>Dan Wilkins</strong> on the Kora. </p> <p>The evening will also include Indian refreshments and a tour of Indian objects and colourful European paintings in the Barber’s collection.</p> <p><em>In association with The Barber Institute and KINO10</em></p> ]]> 2012-03-06T18:00:00 2012-03-06T18:00:00 <![CDATA[Lite (at mac birmingham)]]> mac 0.00000000 0.00000000 Lite uncovers the emotional and physical journey a young woman will take to fit into society.

7 March, 1.30pm or 7.30pm

£9 (£7 concessions). Discounts available at some venues, please check when booking.

<p><strong>Lite</strong> uncovers the emotional and physical journey a young woman will take to fit into society through a compelling and emotionally gripping performance by Marlene McKenzie and a far-reaching exploration of skin lightening. </p> <p><strong>Schools Workshops</strong><br /> Lite supports curriculum subjects English, Citizenship and Performance Art while building confidence skills. Educational workshops are available for schools from Key Stage 2 to 4 during the Spring and Summer terms. Please email <a href="mailto:rabiyah@sampad.org.uk">Rabiyah K Latif</a> for further details.</p> <p><em>The Spring 2012 tour is supported by an Arts Council England Grants for the Arts award and with thanks to the continued support of Creative Leap.</em></p> ]]> 2012-03-07T00:00:00 2012-03-07T13:30:00 <![CDATA[Mid-day Mantra: Arun Ghosh]]> Symphony Hall Cafe Bar 0.00000000 0.00000000 Indo-jazz clarinet maestro Arun Ghosh performs in a traditional Indian music setting.

Arun Ghosh (Photo: RKL Photography)

Saturday 10 March, 1pm - 2.30pm

FREE

<p>Escape the hurly-burly, as sampad and Town Hall, Symphony Hall present outstanding Asian artists from the UK and the Indian subcontinent in relaxed, informal sessions. Chill out, take your shoes off, close your eyes and experience the richness and variety of India’s musical heritage.</p> <p>Indo-Jazz clarinet maestro Arun Ghosh performs in a traditional Indian musical setting. </p> <p>Arun will be joined by tabla accompaniment, and will be performing material from his acclaimed albums Northern Namaste and Primal Odyssey, as well as giving a premiere of a new piece specially composed for the occasion.</p> <p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/arunghosh">www.myspace.com/arunghosh</a></p> <p><em>sampad in association with Town Hall Symphony Hall. Supported by Arts Council England</em></p> ]]> 2012-03-10T13:00:00 2012-03-10T13:00:00 <![CDATA[In conversation with Amit Chaudhuri]]> Library Theatre, Birmingham 0.00000000 0.00000000 In conversation with Amit Chaudhuri, one of India’s leading novelists.

Saturday 17 March, 2pm

£7 (£5 concessions)

<p>Amit Chaudhuri is one of India’s leading novelists and a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. </p> <p>He was the editor of Picador’s anthology, Modern Indian Writing, and was also the first Indian to judge the Man Booker International Prize. He is currently a Professor of Contemporary Literature at the University of East Anglia.</p> <p>Professor Chaudhuri will be performing his new jazz/raag theatre composition with a live band at The Drum at 7.30pm the same evening. </p> <p><em>Buy tickets to both events &#8211; In Conversation with Amit Chaudhuri (at Birmingham Library Theatre, 17 March at 2pm) and Moment of Mishearing (at The Drum, Birmingham, 17 March at 7.30pm) &#8211; for just £12 (£10) saving up to 25%!</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.amitchaudhuri.com/">www.amitchaudhuri.com</a></p> ]]> 2012-03-17T14:00:00 2012-03-17T14:00:00 <![CDATA[A Moment of Mishearing]]> The Drum 0.00000000 0.00000000 An all-new eclectic stage production by celebrated Indian writer Amit Chaudhuri.

Saturday 17 March, 7.30pm

£9 (£7 concessions)

<p>An all-new eclectic stage production by celebrated Indian writer Amit Chaudhuri.</p> <p>A two hour performance of words, songs, ideas, readings with Amit Chaudhuri and the Amit Chaudhuri Band bringing together the literary and musical ideas which have shaped the life and work of one of India’s leading novelists and musicians. </p> <p>&#8220;Inspirational&#8221; <em>The Sunday Times</em></p> <p><em>Buy tickets to both events &#8211; In Conversation with Amit Chaudhuri (at Birmingham Library Theatre, 17 March at 2pm) and Moment of Mishearing (at The Drum, Birmingham, 17 March at 7.30pm) &#8211; for just £12 (£10) saving up to 25%!</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.amitchaudhuri.com/">www.amitchaudhuri.com</a></p> <p><em>Presented by sampad and The Drum in association with Tara Arts.</em></p> ]]> 2012-03-17T19:30:00 2012-03-17T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Soumik Datta]]> mac 0.00000000 0.00000000 Funk, Soul, Indian classical and Blues unite with performance poetry and film to tell this unique story of discovery.

Soumik Datta. Photo: Belinda Lawley

Saturday 31 March, 8pm

£11 (£8 concessions)

<p>Funk, Soul, Indian classical and Blues unite with performance poetry and film to tell this unique story of discovery.</p> <p>Four international performers, led by Britain’s rising young star, Soumik Datta, present this innovative and contemporary production to pay homage to Nobel Prize winning poet Rabindranath Tagore.</p> <p><a href="http://www.soumik.info">www.soumik.info</a></p> <p><em>Supported by sampad and mac Birmingham.</em></p> ]]> 2012-03-31T20:00:00 2012-03-31T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Kailash Kher]]> Symphony Hall 0.00000000 0.00000000 Saregama Events present Kailash Kher with his band Kailasa.

Wednesday 4 April, 7.30pm

£17.50-£75

<p>Saregama Events present <strong>Kailash Kher</strong> with his band Kailasa. Kailash is a revered singer, lyricist &amp; composer from India whose prodigious vocal gifts, poignant writing and inspiring personality have made him a household name across the subcontinent, with super hit songs like <em>Allah Ke Bandey</em>,<em>Tu Jaane Na</em>, <em>Ya Rabba</em> and <em>Chak De Phattay</em>.</p> <p>As well as performing his Bollywood hits, he’ll be joined by his band Kailasa to perform their popular songs <em>Teri Deewani</em>, <em>Dilruba</em>, <em>Jhoome Re</em>, <em>Saiyyan</em>, <em>Piya Ghar Aavenge</em> and <em>Bheeg Gaya Mera Man</em>, along with new tracks from their upcoming album Rangeele and some Nusrat favourites.</p> <p><a href="http://www.kailashkher.com/">www.kailashkher.com</a></p> ]]> 2012-04-04T19:30:00 2012-04-04T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Kali Theatre presents Mustafa]]> mac 0.00000000 0.00000000 A modern twist on the classic thriller theme of demonic possession.

17-21 April (post show discussion on 19 April)

£4.50 - £12

<p>A modern twist on the classic thriller theme of demonic possession.</p> <p>A man is in prison after the death of a teenage boy during an exorcism. He is little trouble for the prison staff at first but soon after his arrival, circumstances change. When prisoners who taunt him suffer unexplainable injuries and prison officers start behaving strangely, Mustafa realises the entity he tried to banish from the young victim’s body is still with him.</p> <p><a href="http://www.kalitheatre.co.uk/whats-on/mustafa.html">www.kalitheatre.co.uk</a></p> ]]> 2012-04-17T20:00:00 2012-04-21T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Asian Spring 2012]]> Adrian Boult Hall 0.00000000 0.00000000 sampad’s annual showcase returns with an energetic celebration of South Asian dance.

Sublime performing at last year's Asian Spring. Photo: Adrian Burrows.

Sunday 29 April, 4pm

£7 (£5 concessions)

<p>sampad’s annual showcase returns with an energetic celebration of South Asian dance.</p> <p>Experience exhilarating Kathak and Bharatanatyam, breathtaking Bollywood moves and traditional Punjabi folk dance from the Midlands’ best homegrown talent.</p> ]]> 2012-04-29T16:00:00 2012-04-29T16:00:00