The Life and times of Paul Robeson

Veteran folksinger and shantyman Joe Stead presents an illustrated lecture charting the extraordinary story of Paul Robeson. Born the son of a slave Robeson became a world famous singer and a belligerent, forceful spokesman for black human rights before being ostracised by the civil rights movement in the 60s. This provocative and inspiring evening is not to be missed.

Admission £8 (£6 unwaged)

Coming Up

April 2018
- April 22: Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar ~ A guitar and fiddle duo for the twenty first century.
- April 29: Julie Felix ~ A legendary folk singer.
May 2018
- Closed ~ Bank Holiday
- May 13: Belshazzar’s Feast ~ One of folk's great odd couples!
- May 20: Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote and Thomas McCarthy ~ Traditional songs from Essex and Ireland. Gonna be the real deal tonight.
- Closed ~ Bank Holiday
June 2018