An evening of culture elegance and purpose.

Join us for the African Flair Dinner Dance a night of fine dining vibrant music and powerful storytelling all in support of St Barnabas School Kenya. 

Indulge in a rich culinary experience dance to the rhythms of Africa and be part of a cause that changes lives.

A night of African cuisine music and dance

Live entertainment and fundraising for a great cause. An opportunity to give back while celebrating culture.

Seats are limited. Book now see Tickets below.

Lagos based playwright, Kenneth Uphopho offers support to anyone interested in learning how to write a play. 

This dialogue based workshop will reveal itself as the medium by which a character comes alive. Discussion and conversation will be a key element of this workshop. You will learn about dramaturgical techniques crucial to writing and performing a play such as ‘Esther’s Revenge’.  

PROGRAMME
“I Dreamed a Dream” – Les Miserables
“Satisfied” – Hamilton
“Luck be a Lady” – Guys & Dolls
“A Whole New World” – Aladdin
“Tonight” – West Side Story
“Some Enchanted Evening” – South Pacific
“Don’t Rain On My Parade” – Funny Girl
“A Little Priest” – Sweeney Todd
“Summertime” – Porgy & Bess
“Send in the Clowns” – A Little Night Music
“People will say we’re in Love” – Oklahoma
... and many more!

Feel the rhythm and let the music take over.

As part of the 3rd edition of the Leeds International African Arts Festival 2025, join us for an Afro fusion/Afrobeats dance workshop where movement becomes a celebration of culture, inclusivity, and self expression.

This is more than just dance. It is a journey through rhythm, storytelling, and connection. Open to all ages and dance levels. No experience needed. Just bring your energy and let the beat guide you.

Fee: £2 (Free for young people and children)

What to Bring

- Comfortable dance shoes

A deep exploration of North African migration, heritage, and identity, centering the voices of Algerian, Moroccan, Tunisian, Egyptian, Sudanese, and Libyan communities in Leeds and beyond.

This event will serve as a powerful platform for cultural expression, cross-community dialogue, and historical reflection, celebrating North African heritage and its impact on contemporary diaspora identities in the UK.

Programme Highlights:

Traditional & Contemporary North African Dance

Live Music & Spoken Word Performances

Esther's Revenge play:
Written and Directed by Kenneth Uphopho

Get ready for a gripping theatrical experience as Esther's Revenge takes the stage at the HEART Centre as part of the 3rd edition of the Leeds International African Arts Festival LIAAF 2025!

As part of the 3rd edition of the Leeds International African Arts Festival LIAAF 2025! Leeds has untold stories waiting for you to find them.

Walk through the city’s past and see Leeds in a way you never have before. Led by Leeds Black History Walk (LBHW), this experience pulls back the curtain on hidden Black histories, from ancient African legacies to forgotten landmarks that shaped the city. This is history that demands to be seen, heard, and felt.

What’s waiting for you:

Stories that challenge everything you thought you knew about Leeds

Please come and join us at Bowers Allerton Hall for our first open mic night. We are hoping that this will be a monthly event. We will be running the evening as a fundraiser for our beautiful building that is in desperate need of repair and refurbished in order to keep it open for the use of our local community.