The Riwaq - Week Three Programme

Wed 11, 18 & 25 May,  Thu 19 & 26 May, 11am–11.30am | Free

Come and join the fun at our Storytime for Preschoolers at The Riwaq! Listen to tales from around the world as you feed their imagination. Our specially chosen books will be read and brought to life by performers taking part across Brighton Festival. Let the magical world of books bring joy to you and your little ones.

Wed 18 & 25 May, 1pm | FREE

Check your shelves and bring along a book to read in the beautiful, peaceful surrounds of the Riwaq.

Wed 18 May, 2pm–6pm | FREE

Come and be a part of creating a colourful block printed banner based on the theme of hopes and dreams at this free drop-in workshop facilitated by East Side Print. Using vibrant colours, choose from our collection of hand made blocks, to ink up and print. Suitable for all ages and abilities, have a go as you are walking by, stay for 5 minutes or as long as you like. The finished banners will hang on the Riwaq site during the festival as a creative celebration of being together.

Wed 18 & 25 May (CANCELLED due to weather), 6pm–7pm | FREE

Join us and enjoy the opportunity to test different Brazilian rhythms and dances. These sessions are packed with Afoxe, Samba reggae, Coco, Danza dos Arcos, Cavalo Marinho and of course Maracatu. We will be working with a little of technique, develop basic choreographies in Maracatu, Samba reggae and Afoxe, and generally having a good dance!  Do not miss it!

Wed 11, 18 & 25 May,  Thu 19 & 26 May, 11am–11.30am | Free

Come and join the fun at our Storytime for Preschoolers at The Riwaq! Listen to tales from around the world as you feed their imagination. Our specially chosen books will be read and brought to life by performers taking part across Brighton Festival. Let the magical world of books bring joy to you and your little ones.

Thu 19 May, 11.30am & 1.30pm | Suitable for adults only, please bring a yoga mat | FREE

AmaSu will be offering a Yoga and Movement Medicine session with music and live singing bowls. A restful and moving experience in which to breathe with ease.

Amanda Suzanne Evans (MA), aka AmaSu, has been teaching, leading, and facilitating our global community throughout her lifetime.

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Thu 19 May, 3pm–5pm | Suitable for adults only, limited capacity | FREE, Click here to book

Everywhere we look the world seems to be filled with despair, violence, exhaustion and overwhelm. Is this true? Let us plug into this year’s Brighton Festival theme: 'Hope & Rebuilding’.

In hard times what words and song do you have in your heart to comfort and restore? What sayings and songs do you remember that soothed you and loved ones? What letter would you write? What song would you sing for Hope? For your ancestors, your home, community, yourself, the world... Come into the tent and dive in with hopeful words and songs. Let us remember that hope is a choice and we can rebuild – however small adding to the big vision for a kinder world.

If you’re looking for big anthems, positive vibes and a heavy rock / pop sound then Macca is definitely not one to miss! Chiming in from Liverpool, Macca takes influence from the music surrounding him and fuses this with solid sounding indie rock guitar riffs. If you’re looking for songs that will get stuck in your head for weeks on end then make sure you check him out! 

Quick, hard-hitting bars on a dirty beat? If that’s what you’re looking for then make sure to check out Kachy. Focusing on lyrical wordplay and an outstanding flow - Kachy brings a new level to his performances ensuring he hits every beat with a new style. Check out Kachy’s latest release Overstand - out now on all streaming platforms!

Josh’s music has no set genre. As a writer, used to writing for different types of artists, Josh makes whatever he feels is right for the instrumental. From Hip-Hop, Pop, Reggae and RnB. His content is dependent on the current lifestyle and experiences he goes through. His diverse style and soulful vocals, mixed with his hard-hitting rap is definitely not to be missed.

Fri 20 & Fri 27 May | 11am–12pm | Suitable for under 5s | Free

Are you a parent or carer trying to entertain a small human whilst nurturing a moral and ethical code?! Introducing: C is for Clap Back!  The little corner of Clap Back Club reserved for all the mini feminists out there and the amazing people raising them.

Join us at The Riwaq to share some of our favourite children’s stories, exploring themes of courage, problem solving, respect and individuality - all brought to life to delight children and their grownups alike. 

Following each story time, we will have a related craft workshop giving our mini feminists something to make and do, so that you can bring the stories to life at home too. 

Sat 7 May, 2pm & 4pm | Fri 20 May, 2pm & 4pm | Free

Come along to a feast of kite making and kite flying made of simplest of tools and material. The art of kite flying is one whose roots extend back to the ancient times. Kite running is a past time in many cultures. We want to offer the experience of what is behind kite flying, the making of a simple flight craft.  Kite flying is a craft part science and part art.

Fri 20 May, 4.30pm–5.30pm | FREE

Eugenia is internationally known for her work with Bulgarian a cappella group Perunika Trio, vocal fusion outfit YANTRA, exploring the intersecting points of Bulgarian, Indian and Renaissance English sacred and secular tradition, and her own five-piece band of virtuosos Eugenia Georgieva & Band.

Zivorad Nicolic studied accordion in Kragujevac, Serbia before coming to London and graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2009. As well as being a Solo artist Zivorad is a member of Fugata Quintet, Accordduo, Paprika and She'koyokh Klezmer and Balkan ensemble.

Fri 20 May, 6pm | FREE

Balamuc are a unique collective of experienced musicians, with 7 members from countries in Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific. Their music originates from Eastern Europe but stretches way beyond the usual confines of their genre. Although renowned for their fierce violin and heartfelt melodies, Balamuc are best known as their life affirming, uplifting party spirit and boundless energy.