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Opening Black History Month 2021 Celebrations. Exhibition & short play - The Story of John Archer, followed by Q&A
The Story of John Archer is a short play written by Joyce Fraser and Jennifer Farmer. John Archer, born in Liverpool, became the Mayor of Battersea in 1913, being the first Black Mayor in London. Starring Patrick Mackenzie and Vivienne Rochester. Directed by Dr Anni Domingo, with sound design by Vamva Sound Design. This play was first performed on 2 Jul 2021 at the Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival. For those who missed it, this is your chance to enjoy, learn and celebrate!Following are some videos from the creative teamWhat the audience had to say! Voices from the audience of the first performance of The Story of John Archer, including the current Mayor of Wandsworth and Mayor of Liverpool.Please visit: http://www.blackheroesfoundation.orgPresented by the Black Heroes Foundation. http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org
Black History Month Celebrations
We are so pleased to be opening Black History Month, at the Battersea Arts Centre, the very building where John Archer was the Mayor of Battersea in 1913.Come and join us in our Black History Month Celebrations.Doors open at 6:30pm, where you can visit the exhibition of Black HeroesCurtain up at 7:00pm, performance of the play The Story of John Archer, followed by Q&ADepart at 8:00pmSupported by the Arts Council England, Wandsworth Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, Battersea Arts Council and the London Community Foundation.Donations: Local Giving - https://localgiving.org/charity/Black-Heroes/Go Fund Me - https://gofundme.com/f/black-heroes Charities Commission Registration number:1169616Black Heroes® Copyright © 2017
The Story of John Archer is a short play written by Joyce Fraser and Jennifer Farmer. John Archer, born in Liverpool, became the Mayor of Battersea in 1913, being the first Black Mayor in London. Starring Patrick Mackenzie and Vivienne Rochester. Directed by Dr Anni Domingo, with sound design by Vamva Sound Design. This play was first performed on 2 Jul 2021 at the Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival. For those who missed it, this is your chance to enjoy, learn and celebrate!Following are some videos from the creative teamWhat the audience had to say! Voices from the audience of the first performance of The Story of John Archer, including the current Mayor of Wandsworth and Mayor of Liverpool.Please visit: http://www.blackheroesfoundation.orgPresented by the Black Heroes Foundation. http://www.blackheroesfoundation.org
01-Oct-2021 - 18:30 Start date
01-Oct-2021 - 20:00 End date
Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN