Performance – Page 2 – Good Relations Week

Community Relations Council Media Grant Awards Film Launch

The Community Relations Council is delighted to host a launch event for two new films supported through its Media Grants Scheme.

The two 15-minute films have been produced by two emerging films makers Diana Cheung and Ross McClean respectively and aim to give an insight into the diversity of communities that call Northern Ireland their home. The event also includes input from Christine Morrow from Northern Ireland Screen and Martin McDonald Chairman of the Community Relations Council.

In partnership with Northern Ireland Screen, Diana Cheung’s film “Northern Chirish” is a short documentary film about the Chinese-Irish (Chirish) community from the perspective of the 2nd generation and explores the themes of culture and identity, sense of belonging, racism and immigration.

Ross McClean has produced a short film which follows the friendship of a group of young amateur boxers from distinct cultural backgrounds living in East Belfast. The film follows the young people as they prepare for an upcoming fight and gives witness to how sport can break down cultural differences and barriers.

The event will give the opportunity to see the completed films, to hear from the film makers and for a short Q&A session about the issues their films give voice to.

Starting at 10am and finishing with lunch, this is an exciting event to showcase the two film makers’ work.

Tickets available on Eventbrite or by contacting Paul Killen on pkillen@nicrc.org.uk

Mohand & Peter

PSYCHEdelight Theatre and Sole Purpose Productions present a wonderful work of storytelling and physical theatre. With humour and visual poetry, Mohand & Peter will take you on a road trip through Sudan jumping from one character to another, including Omar Al Bashir, Mohand’s 450 cousins, and a lazy camel.

Mohand & Peter bounce on one of the toughest international news stories of the decade and as two brave clowns, they fight horror with laughter to build a magnificent pedestal for Mohand’s country. In English with some Arabic. Performed by Mohand Hasb Alrosol Abdalrahem and Peter Pearson, and directed by Sophie Bertrand Besse, this is an unmissable event, make sure you get a ticket!

Performances will be followed by a Q&A with the actors and the director.

Suitable for adults, youth and children age 6+.

“A glorious celebration of Sudan, and the magic of friendship across cultures.”

Everything Theatre ****

“Tonight I laughed, I learnt, I travelled.” Centre Stage Reviews ****

A SPECIAL FREE PERFORMANCE FOR CULTURE NIGHT!

This production is supported by the Community Relations Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council. Sole Purpose Productions is core funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

www.solepurpose.org www.psychedelight.org

Mohand & Peter

PSYCHEdelight Theatre and Sole Purpose Productions present a wonderful work of storytelling and physical theatre. With humour and visual poetry, Mohand & Peter will take you on a road trip through Sudan jumping from one character to another, including Omar Al Bashir, Mohand’s 450 cousins, and a lazy camel.

Mohand & Peter bounce on one of the toughest international news stories of the decade and as two brave clowns, they fight horror with laughter to build a magnificent pedestal for Mohand’s country. In English with some Arabic. Performed by Mohand Hasb Alrosol Abdalrahem and Peter Pearson, and directed by Sophie Bertrand Besse, this is an unmissable event, make sure you get a ticket!

Performances will be followed by a Q&A with the actors and the director.

Suitable for adults, youth and children age 6+.

“A glorious celebration of Sudan, and the magic of friendship across cultures.”

Everything Theatre ****

“Tonight I laughed, I learnt, I travelled.” Centre Stage Reviews ****

TICKETS £10

This production is supported by the Community Relations Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council. Sole Purpose Productions is core funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

www.solepurpose.org www.psychedelight.org

Mohand & Peter

Performances will be followed by a Q&A with the actors and the director.

Suitable for adults, youth and children age 6+.

“A glorious celebration of Sudan, and the magic of friendship across cultures.”

Everything Theatre ****

“Tonight I laughed, I learnt, I travelled.” Centre Stage Reviews ****

TICKETS £5, free to school groups and refugees / asylum seekers

This production is supported by the Community Relations Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council. Sole Purpose Productions is core funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

www.solepurpose.org www.psychedelight.org

Mohand & Peter 3

Performances will be followed by a Q&A with the actors and the director.

Suitable for adults, youth and children age 6+.

TICKETS: £10 FOR EVENING SHOWS, £5 FOR MATINEE. FREE TO SCHOOL GROUPS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS/REFUGEES.

“A glorious celebration of Sudan, and the magic of friendship across cultures.” Everything Theatre ****

“Tonight I laughed, I learnt, I travelled.” Centre Stage Reviews ****

This production is supported by the Community Relations Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council. Sole Purpose Productions is core funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

www.solepurpose.org www.psychedelight.org

Mohand & Peter 2

Performances will be followed by a Q&A with the actors and the director.

Suitable for adults, youth and children age 6+.

TICKETS: £10 FOR EVENING SHOWS, £5 FOR MATINEE. FREE TO SCHOOL GROUPS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS/REFUGEES.

“A glorious celebration of Sudan, and the magic of friendship across cultures.” Everything Theatre ****

“Tonight I laughed, I learnt, I travelled.” Centre Stage Reviews ****

This production is supported by the Community Relations Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council. Sole Purpose Productions is core funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

www.solepurpose.org www.psychedelight.org

Mohand & Peter

Performances will be followed by a Q&A with the actors and the director.

Suitable for adults, youth and children age 6+.

TICKETS: £10 FOR EVENING SHOWS, £5 FOR MATINEE. FREE TO SCHOOL GROUPS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS/REFUGEES.

“A glorious celebration of Sudan, and the magic of friendship across cultures.” Everything Theatre ****

“Tonight I laughed, I learnt, I travelled.” Centre Stage Reviews ****

This production is supported by the Community Relations Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council. Sole Purpose Productions is core funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

www.solepurpose.org www.psychedelight.org

Gathering – A night of Ulster Scots

As part of the Cultural Expression programme funded by SEUPB in partnership with TIDES and Antrim and Newtownabbey Peace IV Partnership, Burnside Village Committee are hosting a night of Ulster Scots music, rhyme, song and dance.

Performances are supported by the Schomberg Society. The event will be open to cross community participants on the Cultural Expressions programme and elected representatives.

Due to number restrictions, spaces for the wider public are very limited.

To book a place contact stephenscott7@aol.com

Al Taaleem Weekend Arabic Culture and Language School

We would like to share our Al Taaleem Weekend Arabic Culture and Language School in this event through a short film.

The school was set up by NI Hyatt, a social enterprise focused on supporting and providing a voice to vulnerable members of the refugee and migrant communities.

Every Saturday morning for the last two and a half years, two classes – a primary age class and a secondary age class – have been held at Emmanuel Church in Lurgan, led by a group of four dedicated volunteers. They deliver classes to teach Arabic speaking children and children from other backgrounds who are interested in learning about Arabic culture and language. Most of the children come from a Muslim background but there are also Christians and Kurdish as well as other religions.

It’s not only about classroom-based activities, they go on trips as well. For example, the mums and children went on a trip to the Ulster American Folk Park where they enjoyed learning about local culture, history and what happened during the famine. It’s all about fun, learning the language but also establishing friendships. It’s also about making the non-Arabic speaking children part of the group, learning from each other, and sharing experiences.

The project helps the Arabic speaking children to hold onto their heritage and sense of the culture they come from, it also boosts their confidence and sense of belonging. The children participate in local events, such as singing at local performances, or taking part in sports events such as football games. It builds their confidence, helps them to keep their language and gives them the opportunity to share their culture with others in an open and inclusive environment.

Bbeyond Equinox Performance

Bbeyond invite you to an open performance art event on Friday 23rd September to celebrate Good Relations Week.

The Belfast charity is committed to promoting the practice of performance art and artists in Northern Ireland and further afield.

Established in 2001, our aim is to raise people’s consciousness of live/performance art as being integral to the world in and around us, inspiring reflection and enriching lived experience.

They host artists of international reputation throughout the performance art world and encourage newer artists to experience performance art practices for themselves.

Bbeyond encourages greater access to, and appreciation of this visually based art form, through facilitating modes of active private/public participation, allowing people from all sectors of society, not just the traditional arts, to experience and enjoy performance art directly.

All are welcome to join us for our Equinox performance on Queen’s Quay at 6PM on Friday the 23rd of September.