Q: Is the venue wheelchair‑accessible?

A: Yes. Step‑free access is available via the main entrance at 1 Great George Street, with automated doors and a level threshold.

Multiple dates

African Routes 2025: Equal Measures

By The Black-E

Experience the rich history of the continent through engaging exhibitions, interactive workshops, and captivating performances.

Location

The Black-E

1 Great George Street Liverpool L1 5EW United Kingdom

Agenda

Event Schedule: 27th Sept

Event Schedule: 28th Sept

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Arrivals / Welcoming remarks/ Black dance lecture

Marlon Simms

Karen Gallagher

Alan Crawford

Inaugural speech for African routes featuring Libation and welcome followed by the black dance lecture with Marlon Simms.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Masterclass 1: Lavelle Smith Junior

Lavelle Smith Junior

An exclusive dance workshop with Lavelle Smith Jr., the legendary choreographer behind Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé. Learn signature choreography, stagecraft, and performance technique...

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Panel discussion

Dr Leona Vaughn

A panel discussion featuring 4 (four) female artists, practitioners and Edi specialists. Chaired by Dr Leona Vaughn. The Panel (Steph Walker, Jennifer John, Natasha Sackey and Lisa Shoko) will explor...

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Workshop 1: Ubuntu- Response to wellbeing

Join Ubuntu to explore a practical response to wellbeing including drumming, meditation and talking circle.

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Workshop 2: singing with IRIE! dance theatre

Step into the world of African and Caribbean culture. This is your chance to experience the power of communal song and rhythm! Join us to celebrate culture, make music together, and answer the call o...

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Untold stories of a carnival queen

Ithalia Johnson

Stories of a Carnival Queen is a 25-minute dance-theatre performance by Liverpool-based artist Ithalia Johnson. It celebrates the resilience and radiance of Black British women through bold movement,...

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Main Event: Keha Seebii by IRIE! dance theatre

IRIE! dance theatre

Work motivated by the tragic loss of lives in the new cross fire of 1981. Through the universal language of movement, the work honors the lives, memories, and legacy of those who have shaped our live...

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Highlights

UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Welcome to African Routes 2025 Equal Measures!

Immerse yourself in two days of African culture, music, and art at The Black‑E. From powerful performances to hands‑on workshops and thought‑provoking panels, each moment offers something unique.

💡 Tickets are sold per session — so you can book just the experiences that excite you most.

When booking, click “Check availability” and select the time slot for each session you want to attend.

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📅 Saturday 27 September 2025 – Session Times & Tickets

10:30 – 12:00 – Arrivals, Welcoming Remarks & Black Dance Lecture with Marlon Simms

12:15 – 13:15 – Masterclass 1 with Lavelle Smith Jr.
14:00 – 15:15 – Panel Discussion chaired by Dr Leona Vaughn: In Slavery’s Wake – Healing & Repair through African Dance and Music
15:30 – 16:30 – Workshop 1: Ubuntu – Response to Wellbeing
16:30 – 17:15 – Workshop 2: Singing with IRIE! Dance Theatre
17:30 – 18:30 – Untold Stories of a Carnival Queen – Ithalia Johnson
19:30 – 21:00 – Main Event: Keha Seebii by IRIE! Dance Theatre (Doors open 18:30)

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