1) Pandora’s Box
An unmissable and moving new tragicomedy about families, betrayal, choices and love. Pandora’s Box is about a mother wrestling with leaving her London-born child in a Nigerian boarding school. Spora Stories presents the Offie-nominated British-Nigerian play by Ade Solanke.
Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, October 8, 7.45pm. Details: 020 8807 6680, millfieldtheatre.co.uk
2) Big City Stories
A collection of film extracts depicting Black London in the 20th Century. Big City Stories is a new, fresh perspective of early black London life in an expanding and ever changing metropolis. Footage is included which reveals the shifting and often contrasting perceptions of the African and Caribbean citizens of London at various historical periods across the century
Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, Thursday, October 9, 3pm. Details: 020 8807 6680, millfieldtheatre.co.uk
3) YolanDa Brown
A captivating artist, Double MOBO-Award winning Saxophonist YolanDa Brown will be returning to Millfield to wow audiences with her world-class saxophony and stunning vocals. This concert is an exhibition of some of the most cutting-edge jazz talent of our time.
Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, Saturday, October 11, 7.45pm. Details: 020 8807 6680, millfieldtheatre.co.uk
4) Mandela: Let Freedom Reign
Darryl Van Leer retells the story of one of our greatest leaders, from his early life to becoming leader of the ANC. He delivers the famous “I am Prepared to Die“ speech at his treason trial where he received a life sentence. Describing the 27 dark years in prison, but also how the Apartheid regime is forced to contend with the unstoppable international outcry. At the climax, he delivers his renowned inaugural address in which he urges all in the new Rainbow Nation to “Let Freedom Reign.“
Dugdale Centre, London Road, Enfield Town, Wednesday, October 22, 7.45pm. Details: 020 8807 6680, dugdalecentre.co.uk
5) This The History of African Girl Child Education
The plight of more than 300 girls kidnapped from their boarding school in Chibok, Borno State in Northern Nigeria by Boko Haram, made headline news. This event will pay tribute to the courage of the girls by exploring the topic that education is a basic human right and discussing the challenges that poverty and under-development bring.
The Market Square, Edmonton Green, Friday, October 24, 5pm to 8pm, admission free. Details: 07719 658200, awwa@btconnect.com
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