Arts articles
The Stuart Hall Project – Commemorating the life, works and extraordinary insight of the late Stuart Hall Join The Drum as we commemorate the life, works and extraordinary insight of the late Stuart Hall in a unique multimedia presentation, The Stuart Hall Project, on Sun 29 May at 7pm. “A stirring documentary tribute to the […]
From the iD Project’ – releasing Summer 2014 ‘Dominica is a small Caribbean island so what can it truly offer to a guy from a big city like me? Watch what some of Dominica’s most influential voices had to say. This snippet is from ‘The iD Project’ – releasing Summer 2014 This film is publicly […]
Meet The Drum’s New Patrons – Benjamin Zephaniah and Courtney Pine We are proud to announce that two phenomenal artists have agreed to become official Patrons of The Drum – pioneering jazz player and musical ambassador Courtney Pine CBE, and Birmingham-born international poetry sensation Dr Benjamin Zephaniah. We are delighted that Courtney Pine and Benjamin […]
Theatre production of Moon on a Rainbow Shawl back in 2014 Talawa Theatre Company in association with the National Theatre present Moon on a Rainbow Shawl by Errol John. 3 February – 5 April 2014 Artistic director Michael Buffong and Talawa Theatre Company revive the acclaimed 2012 National Theatre production of Errol John’s Moon on […]
The Drum Salutes Nelson Mandela – Hero, Icon, Legend The Drum wish to express our deepest sadness at the passing of Nelson Mandela on Thursday 5 December, aged 95, after several years of ill health. Mr Mandela is recognised the world over as an international figurehead for peace, his struggle becoming a cultural shorthand for […]