Culture Coop presents three exceptionally talented Muslim artists in the Den, our beautiful mobile theatre space for local communities and audiences in Rochdale.
As part of the Islamic Art and Culture programming presented by the Culture Co-op, we welcome you to an afternoon of Islamic arts and crafts drop-in activity followed by evening uplifting poetry, song and percussion inspired by South Asian storytelling and rhythms, topped off with a halal meal of Roast Chicken and Spinach and Feat Filo Pie!
Create! Colour! Fun Polyhedra!
Workshop
With Saba Rifat
3pm – 5pm. No need to book, just drop by!
Saba Rifat leads Sacred Geometry, Arabic Calligraphy and Arabesque workshops inspired by Islamic Patterns for adults and children of all age groups.
Songs and Stories
6pm – 7.30pm. Book a ticket below.
3 incredible artists bring you an evening of songs and stories.
Shahbaz Hussain is one of Europe’s finest tabla players and
is based in his hometown of Rochdale.
Elmi Ali is a writer, director and facilitator based in Manchester.
He writes poetry, short fiction and for the stage.
786AM writes about music and her various life experiences.
Her debut single “Peace Train” is an entirely “Made In Manchester” record.
Community Meal
7.30pm – 8.30 pm
Stick around after the evening show and join us for a community meal where The Foodie Kitchen will be serving Halal roast chicken, and spinach and feta filo pie. Food is offered as Pay What You Can with cash and card accepted.
Book a ticket to SONGS & STORIES to reserve a place at the Community Meal!
Come along any time from 3pm for the creative workshops (no need to book) but please do book a ticket to a reserve a seat for the entertainment from 6pm and the meal from 7.30pm!
Culture Co-op are a new network of artists, cultural organisations, and local residents across Rochdale Borough. They support communities to decide what counts as art and culture, where it happens, who makes it, and who experiences it.
The FestiDale is part of Local Exchange, the Royal Exchange Theatre’s ambitious long-term programme co-curated with ambassadors and champions in communities across Greater Manchester. This is what has been said about past festivals…
“Amazing experience showcasing the community. Loved it.”
“We need these stories told in the communities that need to talk about them”
“It brought people in who may never seen theatre. Told stories never heard.”
