TALK: BANGALIANA - Jhilmilli Sparkle by BritBangla
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TALK: BANGALIANA - Jhilmilli Sparkle by BritBangla

By A Season of Bangla Drama 2025 (LB Tower Hamlets)

A creative panel of British Bengali women telling stories of heritage, culture and hope for inspiring creativity.

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Location

QMUL, ArtsOne, Bloc, Mile End Road, London E1 4PA

327 Mile End Road London E1 4NS United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • ages 12+
  • In person
  • Doors at 17:30

About this event

Arts • Theatre

TALK: BANGALIANA - Jhilmilli Sparkle by BritBangla

Doors: 5.30pm Start 6pm

English I 90 minutes

An evening where heritage sparkles and stories shine.

Jhilmilli honours the Bengali women who lit up their communities during Britain’s most turbulent decades. In 1970s and "80s Britain, the Bengali community faced hardship and hostility. Amid the struggle, kindness flourished which strengthened families.

Featuring the dynamic Bangaliana panel, this celebration of Bengali storytelling, comedy, and heritage brings to life acts of kindness shaped by history and shared across time.

About the company: BritBangla is a forum for advancing the empowerment and leadership of the community. It provides a platform to reflect the views and aspirations of British Bengalis growing up within a dual culture. BritBangla is the only existing professional network for British Bengalis in the UK. British Bengalis who are proud of their culture, heritage, and success.

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Nov 6 · 18:00 GMT