Description
Tales of Orisa explores the characters of the Yoruba deities celebrated across Africa and the Diaspora, through live music and visuals.
Join us throughout the day for this unique event at the Hall:
12.00 pm- Community Discussion exploring the history, stories and future of The University of Birmingham’s Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts. Hosted by The Ifa Yoruba Contemporary Arts Trust. The discussion will take place in the Stable Block Classroom and is free to attend, no booking required.
2.00pm- Tales of Orisa. A performance of live music and projected images from the Danford Collection - featuring Lekan Babalola's Sacred Funk Trio. The performance will take place in the Long Gallery and is included in the normal entrance fee for the Hall. Pre-book tickets here.
3.00pm- Tell It To The Bees:
A vision given by a Bee
A lad on the road to find his true love
A Fox with a tale and a King bound by his beard.
How might they become free?
A playful earthy performance woven with the old habit of telling the bees of all life’s precious moments.
Music by Kate Luxmoore. Story by Pyn Stockman
The performance will take place in the Long Gallery and is included in the normal entrance fee for the Hall. Pre-book tickets here.
Both performances takes place upstairs, there is no lift access inside the Hall.
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For all international deliveries the rates are calculated at the checkout. Please note that we're currently unable to ship to the EU.
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For Art Prints please allow 5 working days for unframed prints and 15 working days for framed prints/ stretched canvas. Please note that as Art Prints are made to order we cannot accept returns if you have changed your mind or made a mistake. If we have made a mistake or there is a problem with your order please contact us.
If for any reason you need to return goods please let us know within 100 working days why you wish to return the item(s) by emailing us. We will then be in touch to make suitable arrangements.
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