During the month of September, the programme "UNSUNG Sheroes & Heroes of Afrikan Heritage" by Dynamix CIC is in residence at Star & Shadow. The programme includes an exhibition, art commissions, workshops, and a film season with movies by and about Afrikans and the Afrikan diaspora.

http://www.dynamixcic.org/unsung/

UNSUNG is holding two free workshops for young people, artists, teachers and other educators. If you are interested in any taking part, please contact: rosa@dynamixcic.org

* Sun 16th Sept // Forum Theatre 

'Theatre is a form of knowledge; it should and can be a means of transforming society. Theatre can help build our future, rather than just waiting for it.' Augusto Boal

This workshop will introduce participants to ‘Forum Theatre’ and looking at how this could be used as a tool to unpick and challenge prejudice and institutional racism in the North East.

Forum Theatre is a tool used for community problem-solving, and generating discussions and actions. PARTICIPANTS DO NOT NEED TO HAVE ANY THEATRE EXPERIENCE. This is designed for everyone, whether they consider themselves 'actors' or not.

Minimum age for this workshop is 12 years old.