Knockout Blow - Odd Arts

Free to attend. No booking required.
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Date
12 Nov 2023
Venue
The Social, Aviva Studios, Water Street, M3 4JQ
Tickets
FREE
Free to attend. No booking required.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18.
Running time: 5.30-6.30pm

Accessibility features available for this event: Wheelchair Access

Explore the life of Manchester boxing legend Len Johnson – plus a performance of The Great British Lie

Celebrate the life of a boxing titan and learn about an important part of history with an anti-racism workshop and performance.

Odd Arts has teamed up with local campaigner Lamin Touray, along with members of the Hulme and Moss Side community, to create Knockout Blow!, which addresses systematic racial inequalities in Manchester by celebrating the city’s Black history and role models.

After the workshop, stick around for Curtis Cole's The Great British Lie – a show that tackles the history of racism in a lively, engaging way.

The Welcome: Community Takeover is a series of free events at Aviva Studios featuring creative workshops, talks, kids’ activities and the best local music. Just drop by the Social – there's always something on.

CREATED BY THE PEOPLE OF GREATER MANCHESTER

The Welcome is a series of events celebrating the opening of Aviva Studios, curated by the Factory Assembly. Representing a cross-section of the people of Greater Manchester, we’re calling the shots with a programme that brings together the best in circus, street culture, music, food, art and more.

Access information

Travel information

Aviva Studios can be approached along Water Street (coming from Quay Street) or along Liverpool Road (coming from Deansgate or Castlefield).

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