Brixton House

Join us for an evening with multi-award-winning Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant in conversation with Jacqueline Crooks, author of Fire Rush. The Possibility of Tenderness is Allen-Paisant’s first non-fiction work – a fierce reclamation of a link with the land, roaming from Jamaican hills to the woodlands of Leeds. The event will include an audience Q&A; early copies of The Possibility of Tenderness will be available to purchase and a book signing with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dj7n9y33 Image: Clara Molden

Congratulations Corey! We can't wait to hear the adaptation for BBC Radio 4 - mark your calendars 🎉

It has been an eventful and rewarding year for us at Brixton House, and we thought we would take a moment to reflect and thank all of the artists and collaborators we have worked with in 2024. Here are a few of our highlights: As part of LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) 2024, we collaborated with Clean Break Theatre Company to present an incredible new theatrical experience, ‘The Trials and Passions of Unfamous Women’ by Brazilian theatre makers Janaina Leite and Laura Duarte. 2024 was the third year of Housemates Festival, where our artists took over the building for three weeks with eight cross-arts shows and two readings. We also had two Housemates Festival 2023 shows return for a run at Brixton House, including dk.fash’s ‘Is Dat U Yh?’ and Tobi King Bakare’s ‘Before I Go’, as well as welcoming back Daniel Ward’s ‘Everything I Own’ as part of our celebration of the Windrush Generation’s legacy. We had a big transition as our longtime collaborator Stockwell Good Neighbours closed. From then, we have continued their mission as Brixton House Good Neighbours, serving our elderly Caribbean community with our weekly meet-ups, workshops, theatre invites and more. Brixton House Community Choir has had an eventful year, growing in members and performing across the borough, including the Lambeth Country Show and Brixton BID’s Winter Wonder Lights celebration at The Department Store. Our multi-award-winning, five-star show ‘Alice in Wonderland’, created by Poltergeist Theatre, returned for a six-week festive run, this time including a successful adults-only special ‘Alice After Dark.’ Make sure to follow us as we announce more events soon.

Last week, we hosted a workshop for schools about the themes of Alice in Wonderland, facilitated by award-winning Rapperturg and Lyricist Gerel Falconer. Students explored the different characters and learned some of the songs and movement from the show. Make sure to book for our five-star festive show Alice in Wonderland, created by Poltergeist Theatre. https://lnkd.in/eHiJV8Wn

Our friends Shoreditch Town Hall are looking for a Senior Technical Manager to to manage the running of all technical aspects of performances and events happening in their building. Apply by 10am on Wednesday 18 December to be considered. https://lnkd.in/d_ZpGB3

Congratulations to Sutara Gayle, Poltergeist Theatre and Gerel Falconer for the incredible five-star reviews. You have a chance to see all three shows, so make sure to book now and don’t miss out! The Legends of Them | by Sutara Gayle, presented by Hackney Showroom, originated at Brixton House 05 - 21 Dec At the Royal Court Theatre https://lnkd.in/eqcbQMRF Alice in Wonderland | written and directed by Jack Bradfield, created by Poltergeist Theatre 21 Nov - 04 Jan Tickets from £15 https://lnkd.in/eHiJV8Wn Tones - A Hip-Hop Opera | written & performed by Gerel Falconer, directed by Jonny Kelly, presented by Wound Up Theatre 04 - 15 Feb Tickets £22, £18 concessions https://lnkd.in/e-qeFY5n Photography: Harry Elletson (1), 2023 production of The Legends of Them, Helen Murray (2) 2024 production of Alice in Wonderland, Ikin Yum (3) 2024 production of Tones - A Hip-Hop Opera

This week, we hosted a workshop for schools about the themes of Alice in Wonderland, facilitated by award-winning Rapperturg and Lyricist Gerel Falconer. Students explored the different characters and learned some of the songs and movement from the show. On at Brixton House until 4 Jan, Alice in Wonderland is a multi-award-winning, five-star festive show created by Poltergeist Theatre and weaves rap music together with the sights and sounds of Brixton into a hundred-mile-an-hour Christmas adventure. Photography by Ikin Yum

We had a busy Monday celebrating Christmas with our Brixton House Good Neighbours members. Our members enjoyed a Christmas lunch alongside a steel pan performance, a festive raffle, bingo and lots of dancing! Images by IkinYum Photography

We are excited to announce Levi Roots as our new Chair Designate, with the transition to Chair scheduled for Spring 2025. A well-known entrepreneur, musician, and a respected figure in South London, Levi brings a remarkable combination of business expertise, artistic passion, and deep community connections to Brixton, as Brixton House continues its mission to be a vibrant hub for creativity and culture. “I am honoured to be joining Brixton House as Chair Designate. This venue is more than just a theatre; it’s a space for community, creativity, and cultural exchange. South London is my home, and Brixton House embodies everything I love about this area—its diversity, vibrancy, and its spirit.” - Levi Roots, Chair Designate “I am so thrilled to welcome Levi Roots and am excited that he will be joining our board. Levi embodies the creativity, authenticity, resilience, and community spirit that are central to Brixton House. His journey from the heart of Brixton to national and international success, along with his passion for music and theatre, makes him an inspiring choice for our Chair. Levi’s leadership and guidance will be invaluable as we continue to grow as a centre for diverse and impactful arts in South London." - Delia Barker, CEO Brixton House “It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of Brixton House and play a key role in its transformation into a beacon of creativity and inclusivity. Levi’s appointment marks a new and exciting chapter for the organisation. His entrepreneurial spirit, cultural insight, and passion for the arts make him the ideal leader to take Brixton House forward. I am confident that, under his guidance, Brixton House will continue to thrive and inspire.” - David Bryan CBE, current Chair We are excited about the next chapter at Brixton House as we embark on this transitional period with David and Levi’s leadership. Find out more via our website https://lnkd.in/eWsYZ4vb [Pictured: Levi Roots Chair Designate Brixton House and Delia Barker, CEO Brixton House] Photo © Ross Kernahan

The reviews are in for our multi-award-winning festive show, Alice in Wonderland: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'a perfect family show' - All That Dazzles ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'a breath-taking instant classic for the London festive season' - The Spy in the Stalls Make sure to read the reviews and join us at Brixton House this Christmas. Poltergeist production weave rap music together with the sights and sounds of Brixton into a hundred-mile-an-hour Christmas adventure. https://lnkd.in/eHiJV8Wn Photography by Helen Murray (1) and Ikin Yum (2,3,4)