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Round up of this week’s \u2018must do\u2019 arts, exhibitions and events.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe British Library
\nFri 16 Oct 2015 – Tue 16 Feb 2016 *closing soon<\/span><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

An exhibition of literature and music \u2013 from the great African empires of the Middle Ages to the cultural dynamism of West Africa today. It is a unique insight into a profound and engaging literary culture with centuries-old written heritage existing alongside ancient oral traditions.<\/p>\n

Fascinating stories from the region\u2019s 17 nations show how West Africans have harnessed the power of words to build societies, drive political movements, sustain religious belief and fight injustice.<\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a310.00
\ngroup discount available for groups of 6 or more buying full price tickets.
\nboxoffice@bl.uk<\/a>
\nInquiries: +44 (0)1937 546546<\/p>\n

PACCAR Gallery
\nThe British Library
\n96 Euston Road
\nLondon NW1 2DB
\nOpening\u00a0times and visitor info<\/a>rmation<\/p>\n

Comedy Base<\/strong><\/em>
\nReal News Comedy Show
\nThe Performers House
\n10th February 2016<\/p>\n

Pulling no punches, it’s Question Time with a team of razor sharp comics reviewing the big stories of the week. \u00a0WItty banter crosses swords with cutting comments. \u00a0Is no subject safe!<\/p>\n

Doors 7.00pm
\nTickets \u00a35
\nBooking\u00a0online\u00a0<\/a>
\nThe Performers House
\n123 Green Lanes
\nHaringey N16 9DA<\/p>\n

Love Sax and all that Jazz2 (DA MANS DEM)<\/strong><\/em>
\nNTCG
\n13th February 2016\u00a0*limited run<\/b><\/span>*<\/p>\n

The hit comedy stage play by Alan Charles now in its 4th year is back for a one-off valentine’s performance before embarking on its North American tour in 2016. Love Sax and all that Jazz 2 (DA MANS DEM) \u00a0addresses those old age questions: What do men want? Why do men cheat? and What defines a man? Laugh, be uplifted and be entertained by this popular family comedy.
\nThe cast includes; Lloyd Reid, Adrian Bettton, Courtney Hoilett &\u00a0Angela Blake.<\/p>\n

Doors 6.30pm
\nTickets\u00a0Adv\u00a315 Door \u00a0\u00a317.50
\nBooking\u00a0online\u00a0<\/a>
\nNTCG 370 Lee High Rd, London, SE12 8RS<\/p>\n

The Kit de Waal MA Scholarship<\/strong><\/em>
\nBirkbeck University
\nDeadline 15 February<\/p>\n

Here is an incredibly rare opportunity for a fully funded MA scholarship for creative writing. The Kit de Waal Scholarship is offering one aspiring writer the chance to study creative writing for free at Birkbeck University\u2018s Department of English and Humanities. The scholarship is targeted at talented writers from disadvantaged backgrounds.<\/p>\n

The Birkbeck MA programme does not require a first degree. To be eligible for this award you need to demonstrate that you are a committed and talented writer and have no other means of affording the fees for the MA degree.<\/p>\n

The scholarship\u00a0is the brainchild of Kit de Waal, the award-winning British author of My Name is Leon. Deadline is\u00a015 February<\/span>\u00a02016
\nDetails on how to apply are here online<\/a><\/p>\n

The Shooting Starz Bravery Awards 2016<\/strong><\/em>
\nFor\u00a0the bravery of the young living with Sickle Cell & childhood stroke<\/em>
\nSaturday 18 June 2016
\nAmba Hotel<\/p>\n

The Sickle Cell and Young Stroke Survivors charity (SCYSS) are holding a special award’s night to motivate and reward young Sickle Cell patients. \u00a0They will be receiving special bravery awards. The Parents and carers will also be recognised for their all-important supporting roles.<\/p>\n

The night includes a five-star three course meal, a host of entertainers and the\u00a0Shooting Starz Trophy awards. This will\u00a0be a fun, glamourous\u00a0night for all and one for the young people to remember.<\/p>\n

Tickets\u00a0\u00a343.15\u2013\u00a353.64<\/p>\n

Doors 18:00
\nBookings\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0(eventbrite)
\nAmba Hotel
\nBryanston Street
\nMarble Arch
\nLondon W1H 7EH GB<\/p>\n

Bare Lit Festival<\/strong>
\n26 – \u00a028\u00a0Feb 2016
\nBetsey Trotwood and Freeword Centre London.<\/p>\n

The first UK festival dedicated to black and\u00a0minority-ethnic\u00a0writers debuts over three days in Farringdon, London. \u00a0Writers include the celebrated\u00a0Sudanese-born novelist Leila Aboulela, winner of the Caine prize for African writing,\u00a0Courttia Newland, author of \u00a0Snakeskin and co-founder of the event,\u00a0Jane Yeh, Selina Nwulu, Zen Cho and others.<\/p>\n

The Festival will cover\u00a0a variety of genres including fiction, poetry, politics and sci-fi\/fantasy.<\/p>\n

Donations and entry perks starting at \u00a31and all in a good cause\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

David Rodigan’s Ram Jam London\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>
\nFriday 26th Feb \u00a0Saturday 27th Feb 2016
\nElectric Brixton.<\/p>\n

Love reggae, love David Rodigan. \u00a0He\u00a0hosts a special evening joining the dots across all the UK sounds. \u2028Taking it back to the roots before bringing it right up to date.<\/p>\n

Ticket\u00a0from\u00a0\u00a320
\nBookings\u00a0online<\/a><\/p>\n

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom<\/strong><\/em>
\nNational Theatre Lyttelton Theatre
\n26 January 2016 – 18 May 2016<\/p>\n

Chicago, 1927. In a recording studio on the city\u2019s South Side, a battle of wills is raging.<\/p>\n

Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues, uses every trick in the book to fight her record producers for control of her music. Hardened by years of ill-treatment and bad deals, she\u2019s determined that \u2018Black Bottom\u2019, the song that bears her name, will be recorded her way.<\/p>\n

But Levee, the band\u2019s swaggering young trumpet player, plans to catapult the band into the jazz age. His ambition puts them all in danger.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the real-life Blues legend and infused with her music, August Wilson\u2019s play speaks powerfully of a struggle for self-determination against overwhelming odds.<\/p>\n

Sharon D Clarke plays Ma Rainey.<\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a0\u00a315, \u00a328, \u00a334, \u00a339, \u00a350
\nSaturday evenings: \u00a315, \u00a328, \u00a339, \u00a344, \u00a355
\nBook online<\/a>
\nNational Theatre, South Bank
\nLondon SE1 9PX
\nBox Office 020 7452 3000<\/p>\n

Artist and Empire<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

25 November 2015 \u2013 10 April 2016
\nTate Britain: Exhibition<\/p>\n

In 21st century Britain, \u2018empire\u2019 is highly provocative. Its histories of war, conquest and slavery are difficult and painful to discuss but its legacy is everywhere and affects us all.\u00a0The show raises questions about ownership, authorship and how the value and meanings of these diverse objects have changed through history, it also asks what they still mean to us today.<\/p>\n

Adult\u00a0\u00a314.50 with donation \u00a316.00
\nConcession \u00a312.70 with donation \u00a314.00
\nNo booking fee for this exhibition
\nUnder 12s go free (up to four per parent or guardian)
\nFamily tickets available (two adults and two children 12-18 years)
\nTo book\u00a0TateTickets<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit Jimi Hendrix’s Mayfair Home<\/b>
\nHandel & Hendrix in London
\n10 February 2016 Advanced booking available<\/i><\/p>\n

The flat at 23 Brook Street, Mayfair is to open as a permanent museum for the public to visit from 10 February 2016. \u00a0The Mayfair apartment\u00a0has undergone a \u00a32.4m restoration with the help of money from the Heritage Lottery Fund and private donors.\u00a0 Hendrix bought the third-floor flat in 1968 at a time when he was considering the next phase of his career and that summer he released his Electric Ladyland LP.<\/p>\n

Tickets Adults \u00a37.50 Children \u00a33.00
\nTo book\u00a0Handel and Hendrix House \u00a0<\/a>
\n0871 220 0260
\nHandel & Hendrix in London
\n25 Brook Street
\nMayfair, London\u00a0W1K 4HB<\/a>
\nTelephone: +44 (0)20 7495 1685<\/p>\n

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