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Cleo Sylvestre’s The Marvellous Adventures of Mary Seacole returns to the Rosemary Branch stage after 14 years on 29th O...
14/09/2026

Cleo Sylvestre’s The Marvellous Adventures of Mary Seacole returns to the Rosemary Branch stage after 14 years on 29th October, 7pm

This is a bold reimagining. Actor Daniella Pollendine captures the enduring spirit of Jamaican-born Mary Seacole as a woman ahead of her times - traveller and witness to war who nursed countless British Soldiers in the Crimea.

This one-woman show rekindles Seacole’s journey through memory, identity, and the search for home: a tribute to Black British history reclaimed and remembered.

Adapted, directed and performed by Daniella Pollendine. Co-directors: Sophia Woolfenden and Maria Sousa

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Remembering Black Female Pioneers: Sylvestre & Seacole, Sun 18th October @ Hackney Archives

Join us for an inspiring community afternoon celebrating the lives, legacies, and voices of two remarkable Black female pioneers: nurse and healer Mary Seacole, and the trailblazing actor and playwright Cleo Sylvestre.

Ahead of the highly anticipated return of Sylvestre's iconic play to the Rosemary Branch stage, this special pre-show event invites you to connect deeply with history, theatre, and community.

What to Expect:

Open Community Play Reading: Step into the life and times of Mary Seacole through the interpretations of playwright Cleo Sylvestre. Led by actor Daniella Pollendine, we will hold a collective reading of the script for The Marvellous Adventures of Mary Seacole. No acting experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome to read or simply listen.

Exclusive Archive Presentation: Discover history up close. Bristol Theatre Archives and Hackney Archives present a curated selection of rare records detailing Cleo Sylvestre’s fierce campaigning and "artivism" surrounding the recognition of Seacole. Explore Cleo and the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal's successful campaign. Links to all in bio

Supported by Reel Rebels Radio, Hackney Archives & If Mi Nuh Laugh Mi Cry!

Property developers are taking the p**s! And, Hackney Council's failure to sign Ridley Road Shopping Village at Ridley R...
04/04/2026

Property developers are taking the p**s! And, Hackney Council's failure to sign Ridley Road Shopping Village at Ridley Road Market as a community asset leaves traders facing eviction - again! Right now traders are occupying the building, and don't have any electricity and this is a call out for community power (literally) and assistance. Please, if you can help, get in touch with
To : What an effin liberty! 😪 You know you could have sorted this but you didn't - Sorry for cursing, but, in 2022, traders knocked back Larochette Real Estate and agents Rainbow Properties plans to evict and replace them with luxery flats and offices.
It was the brilliant local campaign that forced them to keep the indoor market open. In turn, they promised a renovation and support for indoor traders, artists and crafts people. the Council agreed to sign the building up as a community asset and things were looking up. But as old-time people say, "mouth mek fi sey anyting" and Larochette and the Council showed their true colours: No consultations with tenants resulting in a shoddy makeover - no heating, unfinished workmanship, no cafe to give shoppers a place to sit and no windows etc (OK, OK, the toilets are much improved). The landlords cruel and rellentless in strategy: Traders on trumped up charges from 3 Yrs ago, have suddenly been cautioned, and eviction notices have been issued. Last week the local community galvanised, warded off bailiffs and are now helping traders to occupy the building.
So why didn't Hackney sign the building up as an asset? And, who are Larochette Real Estate's Inc (registered offshore in the Virgin Isles)? And, who are their agents, the West Hampstead-based Rainbow Properties ('Rainbow'?? Really???).
What we can be absolutely certain of is that fighting these developers is a fight inside the belly of the beast. We have to be ready because these lot are underhanded.
Big up Ridley Road Indoor Market traders, support , come down to Ridley tomorrow for family arts and crafts, donate lights, generators, etc as traders got no electricity.

One love! 🩵

13/11/2025

Our 1st barrel to JA embarks on its journey from NY to St. Elizabeth. There she goes! Looks like she's got company👀...Big up NY and the huge love they're showing. May all the barrels reach their destinations safely. Many, many thanks to all of you who made this happen. We seriously couldn't have done this without you!! And we couldn't have done it without ! Have a good time on tour, and may all your gigs be blessed 🫶🏽
To everyone, with your help and donations, we will be sending more in the next few weeks. London barrel donation dropoffs (non-perishables only): St Thomas Church, Oldhill St, Clapton; & Haywards Playground, Market Road Islington. Cash donations, please see link in bio.

One love❤️

A personal story: Still standing - incredible!Grandma Ersie & Grandpa Wilfred's house in St Elizabeth, JA, got a real ba...
08/11/2025

A personal story: Still standing - incredible!
Grandma Ersie & Grandpa Wilfred's house in St Elizabeth, JA, got a real battering from Hurricane Melissa, but, unlike other family members' houses, which have been utterly destroyed, it's still going strong. They built this house with love, sweat, and the money they'd saved from working hard in the UK. Not many of the Windrush Generation got to make good on their dreams and go back in the 80s and build their house. They lived the autumn of their lives here together. Grandma Ersie lived here on her own when Grandpa died tragically in a road accident. They're both buried out the back. This is our family home.

Big thanks to everyone who has donated and helped us reach our original target of 1K to send essentials to JA. We hope you can help us reach 1.5K!!! Donate safely: link in bio

1st barrel is being sent from NY by cousin - its gonna hit quicker than sending from UK - going to St Elizabeth. Contact him if you're NY sides and wanna help fill that barrel. It's leaving in a few days.

The rest of the money you have/ will give will go to sending at least 3 more barrels from the UK in just ober 10 days. We need tinned and dried foods, clothes, wellies, work gloves, solar lights, tarpaulins, tents, water purifying tablets, sanitary products, etc. Please check the flyer for more examples of what to donate. We appreciate you!

Donation Drop Off Points:
Hackney:
The Common Room, St Thomas Church, Old Hill St, Clapton, E5 9AA (Wednesdays 12-4 PM)

Islington:
Haywards Playground, Market Road, N7 9PL (Tuesday- Friday, 10AM-6PM)

We will be using www.wifreight.com endorsed by . The cheapest shipping we've found. Please save a barrel for us, April. Soon come!

One love to All❤️

All roads lead to Hackney Archives, 4th April, for the opening of the We Remember HCDA Exhibition and the If Mi Nuh Cry ...
27/03/2024

All roads lead to Hackney Archives, 4th April, for the opening of the We Remember HCDA Exhibition and the If Mi Nuh Cry Mi Laugh Festival Launch! Join us from 5pm to look back on the legacy of Hackney Community Defence Association. Meet some some of the activists and artists who stood up against police injustice in the 80s and 90s, and those speaking truth to power today.

"As victims we had no one to turn to but ourselves. There was no justice, just us!"

Free event. Book via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/if-mi-nuh-laugh-mi-cry-festival-launch-event-tickets-860971136847

Shelby x Studios

Meet the Artists: If Mi Nuh Laugh Mi Cry - Hackney Art Activism Festival, "Resistance" Exhibition, Gillett Square, April...
04/03/2024

Meet the Artists: If Mi Nuh Laugh Mi Cry - Hackney Art Activism Festival, "Resistance" Exhibition, Gillett Square, April 27th - May 6th

The exhibition opens with a We Remember vigil for Hackney Community Defence Association (HCDA), a group of local people who held the police to account in the 80s and 90s. The group came together on cases of police injustice including the death of Colin Roach and Trevor Monerville's case.

We're sharing the stories of artists and activists and how they defended the community...



Join us on April 4th for the pre-festival HCDA archive exhibition at Hackney Archives & Anansi Lives!

In collaboration with Shelby x Studios

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