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AMANDA  HOLDEN,  ANITA  RANI  AND  MICHELLE  KEEGAN  ALL  SUPPORT  BRITISH  RED  CROSS  CAMPAIGN  TO  HAVE  A  ‘CLEAR  OUT  FOR  A  GOOD  CAUSE’

15/1/2020

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As survey reveals almost half of women admit they own too many clothes  

  • Over a third of women admit the amount of clothes they own makes them feel guilty 
  • 70% of women admitted they have bought a piece of clothing and never worn it 
  • Almost half of women admit they own too many clothes 
  • British Red Cross launches new campaign It starts with her and aims to raise £2m, which the UK government will double to £4m 
  • The cash will help women in the slums of Bangladesh create businesses and build communities through British Red Cross programmes 
  • Public can donate to It starts with her  appeal to help make strong women stronger by visiting:  www.redcross.org.uk/itstartswithher   
Amanda Holden, Anita Rani and Michelle Keegan are backing a new British Red Cross campaign as the charity kicks off its 150th year. The campaign, It starts with her, looks to encourage women in the UK to change the lives of women in Barishal, Bangladesh, one of the most disaster prone places on the planet, simply by donating unwanted clothes.

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ACADEMY  AWARD ® WINNING  SONG  FROM  THE  DREAM WORKS  ANIMATION  FILM  FEATURES  IN  NEW  STAGE  MUSICAL  ADAPTATION  PERFORMANCES  BEGIN  FEBRUARY  2020  AT LONDON’S  DOMINION  THEATRE

19/12/2019

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18th December 2019, London - THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, begins at London's Dominion Theatre in February 2020. Today, the original DreamWorks animated classic The Prince of Egypt celebrates its 21st anniversary since releasing on 18th December 1998. 

To mark the occasion share the official video of 'When You Believe', performed by the cast of the new musical, taken from its official press launch featuring Alexia Khadime, Christine Allado and Luke Brady, together with other members of the original London cast, performing Stephen Schwartz’s original classic song - https://youtu.be/wTWbZAqRJDc
 
An Academy Award®-winner for ‘Best Original Song’, When You Believe was a global hit for Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as well as a UK and Ireland chart-topping winner’s single for The X-Factor. (Further information attached)
 
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BRAND  NEW  MULAN  TRAILER   RELEASED

5/12/2019

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LINK HERE: https://youtu.be/xOoWfq55CUo

Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s Mulan, in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.

​Mulan
 features a celebrated international cast that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.”

MULAN WILL BE RELEASED IN UK CINEMAS 27th MARCH 2020
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Ranveer  Singh  to  be  immortalised  at  Madame  Tussauds  London  and  Singapore  in  2020

20/9/2019

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Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh walked away from the NEXA 20th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards with two new accolades under his belt and made the exciting announcement that he will join Madame Tussauds’ A-List line-up next year!

Best known for his roles in films including Padmaavat and most recently Gully Boy, the Forbes India Celebrity 100 regular walked away with the Best Actor gong and Madame Tussauds of the Future Award. Adding to the night’s significance, the NEXA IIFAs glittering Homecoming Edition event, marking the illustrious awards ceremony’s 20th year, took place in Ranveer’s hometown of Mumbai.

A star-studded audience of Indian cinema’s top talent – including Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone – was there to see Ranveer accept his award and announce his upcoming figure.


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SKY  CINEMA  ORIGINAL  HOTEL  MUMBAI  SET  FOR  UK  RELEASE  ON  27th  SEPTEMBER

4/9/2019

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Sky Cinema is delighted to announce the UK and Irish release of Hotel Mumbai, releasing in cinemas and available for same day viewing on Sky Cinema, from 27th September.

On the 26th November 2008, a wave of devastating terror attacks throughout Mumbai catapulted the bustling Indian metropolis into chaos. In the heart of the city’s tourist district, Jihadist terrorists laid siege to the iconic Taj Palace Hotel, whose guests and staff became trapped in a heroic, day-long fight for survival.
 
Inspired by the stories of survivors of the 2008 Mumbai Attacks, Hotel Mumbai is the powerful, poignant debut of director Anthony Maras, with an ensemble cast that includes Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire, Lion), Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name, The Social Network), Jason Isaacs (The Death Of Stalin, Harry Potter), Nazanin Boniadi (Counterpart, Homeland) and Anupam Kher (Silver Linings Playbook, The Big Sick).
 
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PRIYANKA  CHOPRA  JONAS  JOINS  THE  A-LIST  AT  MADAME  TUSSAUDS  LONDON

18/6/2019

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Superstar now immortalised across four continents, with figures in London, New York, Sydney and Asia

18th June 2019: Madame Tussauds London today revealed its first ever figure of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, ending months of fan speculation and completing the global superstar’s arrival at sites across four continents.

The Vogue cover star has been working closely with Madame Tussauds’ team on the epic four-figure project since 2018, beginning with a private sitting at Priyanka’s New York City apartment. Fans have been waiting to see the hotly-anticipated London arrival since the first figure was revealed earlier this year in Priyanka’s adopted hometown of New York. Today, Madame Tussauds London joins its sister sites in Sydney and Asia in unveiling their figures to long-awaiting fans.

A star of over 50 films whose acting prowess has taken Hollywood by storm, Priyanka is a passionate advocate for women’s issues and equality and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.  

Priyanka Chopra Jonas said of her initiation to Madame Tussauds London, “I love London, it has such an energy and spirit to it. Working with Madame Tussauds London’s team has been so much fun. It’s incredible to think that my fans can now meet my figure in one of my favourite cities in the world.”
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INDIAN  CRICKET  CAPTAIN  VIRAT  KOHLI  TAKES  TO  THE  CREASE  AT  MADAME  TUSSAUDS  LONDON  -  FOR  SIX  WEEKS  ONLY!

29/5/2019

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The Indian team captain’s figure arrives at the London attraction for the duration of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

Wednesday 29th May 2019: Madame Tussauds London today unveiled their latest figure of Virat Kohli at the Home of Cricket, Lord’s Cricket Ground, ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Captain of the Indian national team since 2013, Kohli is one of the world’s leading batsmen and a firm favourite among cricket fans the world over. Now, visitors to Madame Tussauds London will be able to see his figure from Thursday 30th May until 15th July 2019 – remaining in the attraction for the duration of the tournament.

Pictured for the first time on the iconic cricket ground at Lord’s, the figure is dressed in his official Indian cricket kit as well as shoes and gloves donated by the sportsman himself. From Thursday onwards, Virat’s likeness will be found in the attraction’s sporting area, where he will sit alongside legends such as Usain Bolt, Sir Mo Farah and fellow cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar.

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EDINBURGH  TV  FESTIVAL  PARTNERS  WITH  BBC  THREE  TO  EXPLORE  WORKING  IN  TV

2/4/2019

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On Monday 15th April the Edinburgh TV Festival is teaming up with BBC Three to speak to an industry panel about how they got their start in TV and the different opportunities available in telly outside of London. 
 
The panel will feature special guest, BBC presenter and actor Mim Shaikh whose recent BBC Three documentary Finding Dad, followed an emotional and the diffiult journey as he tracked down and met his biological father for the first time.

​Lisa Campbell, Festival Director at the Edinburgh TV Festival said: “Too many young people we meet outside of London think a TV career in is not an option for them. They are also unaware of the wide range of roles that exist. The TV Festival’s outreach and Talent Schemes aim to change that by showcasing the best talent who share their personal journeys to help encourage and inspire the next generation. We’re delighted to be partnering with BBC Three to show what’s possible.”

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THE  FIRST  NOVEL  IN  A  HILARIOUS  NEW  SERIES  FOR  CHILDREN  FROM  HUMZA  ARSHAD  AND  COMEDY  WRITER  HENRY  WHITE

22/2/2019

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LITTLE BADMAN, is a funny and fast-paced adventure story created by comedy duo Humza Arshad and Henry White and with illustrations from Aleksei Bitskoff. Full of mischief, silliness and with a delightful cast of characters the series is sure to appeal to fans of traditional British Asian comedy.

Humza Khan, he is the greatest eleven-year-old rapper Eggington has ever known: he is Little Badman and he is destined to be rich and famous. But when Humza’s music teacher is taken ill his dreams are put on hold. His Auntie has stepped in as substitute, and nobody seems to care about the unorthodox teaching because of the endless sweet treats. As other teachers start to disappear, with more Aunties appearing in their place, Humza knows something isn’t right. With the help of his elderly Uncle and friends Umer and Wendy, Humza discovers that the suspicious Aunties might not be as friendly as they seem. Now he must find a way to destroy them before they take over the world…
“I love my aunties, but any Asian kid will tell you, a gang of aunties is a force to be reckoned with and to make them extra powerful and extra scary was a lot of fun. Exaggerating some of my childhood experiences and turning it into a kids adventure is a bit of dream.” - Humza Arshad

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NELSON’S  COLUMN  TAKES  CENTRE  STAGE  IN 100  DAYS-TO-GO  WORLD  CUP  CELEBRATIONS

20/2/2019

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·Nelson’s Column transformed into a giant set of wickets as cricket takes over Trafalgar Square to mark 100 days until the start of the tournament
 
·ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour, driven by Nissan, commences 100-day tour of England and Wales and will be at over 100 locations and events before arriving back in London ready for the opening match on May 30
 
·Managing Director, Steve Elworthy: “The tournament is within touching distance now and it’s amazing to see the takeover of the iconic London location of Trafalgar Square to mark 100 days to go! This really puts the tournament at the front of mind for the fans both here and around the world.”
 
London’s iconic Nelson’s Column played a central role in marking 100 days to go to the greatest ever ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
 
The famous monument in London’s Trafalgar Square became part of a set of giant wickets, as the countdown until the ‘world’s greatest cricket celebration’ officially began.
 
An array of high-profile figures from the world of sport, governance, culture and entertainment – including Minister for Sport Mims Davies, Sir Alastair Cook, James Anderson OBE, Graeme Swann, Nasser Hussain OBE, Isa Guha, Rebecca Adlington OBE, Noreen Khan and two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner Clive Lloyd CBE – were in attendance with celebrity fans Harry Judd and Chris Hughes as the 100-day Trophy Tour of England and Wales got underway.

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HOME  SECRETARY  SAJID  JAVID  TOPS  THIS  YEAR’S  GG2  ASIAN  POWER  LIST

24/10/2018

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Javid climbs one place to top the annual list of the 101 most influential Asians in Britain
 
Home Secretary Sajid Javid MP has claimed the top spot on the GG2 Power List, the definitive list of the UK’s most powerful Asians. The annual publication, which is revealed on the night of the GG2 Leadership Awards, has been published for the last 8 years and features the UK’s 101 most recognised and influential Asians from a wide range of sectors.

On topping the annual GG2 Power List, Home Secretary Sajid Javid said:
“It is an incredible honour to be the first Asian Home Secretary in our country’s history – and I'm immensely proud to be recognised on the GG2 Power List as the most influential Asian in the country.

“I want to commend all of this year's Power List entries. They are inspirational role models who represent their communities and epitomise ethnic achievement, talent and leadership in Britain.”

This year’s Power List featured notable new entries from the world of entertainment including TV personality Jameela Jamil (22), comedian Romesh Ranganathan (29) and BBC presenter Anita Rani (44). They join a strong list of names from entertainment including Hollywood stars Riz Ahmed (5) and Dev Patel (34), TV veterans Meera Syal and Sanjeev Bhaskar (both 14), Ex-One Direction pop star Zayn Malik (21), Oscar winning film director Asif Kapadia (20), and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain (38).

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THE  GUARDIAN  REVEALS  THIS  YEAR'S  GG2  ASIAN  POWER  LIST

24/10/2018

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This year's GG2 Power List Top 10 is revealed exclusively in today's Guardian www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/oct/24/sajid-javid-tops-list-of-most-influential-asian-people-in-britain
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SAJID JAVID  WINS  THE  PRESTIGIOUS  HAMMER  AWARD  AT  THE  20 th  GG2  LEADERSHIP  AWARDS

24/10/2018

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Video - ITV News Live from the GG2 Leadership Awards 2018
The landmark 20th anniversary GG2 Leadership Awards saw a double triumph for
Sajid Javid MP. The Home Secretary was honoured with the Hammer Award, an
accolade presented to a high achieving individual who has shattered the proverbial
glass ceiling. The GG2 Leadership Awards showcase ethnic achievement, talent and
leadership in the UK.

On receiving the Hammer Award, Britain’s first Asian Home Secretary Javid said:
“It is an incredible honour to be the first Asian Home Secretary in our
country’s history – and I’m immensely proud to get an award in
acknowledgement of breaking the glass ceiling.
I want to pay tribute to all the nominees and winners. They are inspirational
role models who represent their communities and epitomise ethnic
achievement, talent and leadership in Britain.”

Sajid Javid also topped this year’s GG2 Power List, a glossy annual publication
which is revealed every year on the night of the GG2 Leadership Awards and profiles
the 101 most influential Asians in Britain.

Winners of the GG2 Leadership Awards include –
Man of the Year Neil Basu, assistant commissioner of specialist operations for the
Metropolitan Police, who also features as a new entry at no.3 on the GG2 Power List.
Basu took up this position earlier this year and is responsible for leading counter-
terrorism policing nationally, widely regarded as the toughest job in British policing.
Woman of the Year award winner Professor Neena Modi, Professor of Neonatal
Medicine at Imperial College London;
Pride of Britain Award winner Dame Pratibha Gai, Professor and Chair of Electron
Microscopy at the University of York.

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Bridelux  set  to  showcase  the  best  of  South  Asian  and  Western  fashion  at  its  first  Asian  Atelier  Show  in  London

3/9/2018

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Luxury bridal show is pleased to announce award-winning Indian designer Rohit Bal, legendary British designer Vivienne Westwood and luxury wedding department store The Wedding Gallery as part of its inaugural Asian Atelier.

The countdown is on for the inaugural Bridelux Asian Atelier on the 6th-7th October, showcasing the very finest South Asian Artisans combined with prestigious bridal brands from the British and global wedding industry. The Bridelux Asian Atelier show, will for the first time see a number of prestigious designers from around the world displaying their most sought-after designs at The May Fair Hotel.
 
Some of the participating international designers confirmed include Rohit Bal, Vivienne Westwood and The Wedding Gallery featuring Vera Wang, Oscar de La Renta, J’Aton and Reem Acra. They will be joined by British Asian stalwarts, including Khubsoorat, Ekta Solanki and Raishma.

On announcing his participation, Rohit Bal said: “I am really looking forward to coming to London on the 6th & 7th of October for the first ever Bridelux Asian Atelier. I am really excited to be working with Anisha & James at Bridelux to showcase my latest bridal collection in the UK, alongside some of the most renowned international Western designers. This is an opportunity which excites me and I believe London will truly experience the first East meets West Bridal show at the elegant and refined The May Fair Hotel. I look forward to seeing you all there, book your tickets for your special one to one consultations with me!”

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British  magic  star  Magic  Singh  entertains  Bollywood  superstar  Aamir  Khan  and  cricket  legend  Sachin  Tendulkar  in  Mumbai

4/7/2018

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WATCH & SHARE - Magic Singh reads Aamir Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and Varun Dhawan’s minds! >> https://youtu.be/HsX_2oRnD00
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British entertainer Magic Singh has been wowing Mumbai’s VIPs this week with a series of outstanding performances. Magic Singh, real name Amardeep Singh Dhanjal, performed at a private event for Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan as well as the much publicised engagement party of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta.  
During a private evening at the home of Aamir Khan, Magic Singh, one of the UK’s finest magicians, performed an array of tricks to guests such as cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan. Renowned for his card tricks, he blew them away with a mind-reading trick involving all 3 of them in participation.

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Barnardo’s  celebrates  Eid  and  #FastforaDay  campaign  finale  with  special  meal

25/6/2018

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Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, celebrated Eid with a special dinner, to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan. The meal was attended by Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan and an array of popular celebrities and media personalities from the British Asian community who took part in #FastForADay.

Participants in the campaign included British boxing champion Amir Khan, Pakistani music star Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, YouTube star Humza Arshad, Bhangra music star Juggy D, British R&B star Arjun, BBC presenter Sonali Shah, Sky News’ Ashish Joshi, BBC Asian Network’s Panjabi Hit Squad, urban music star Mumzy Stranger and presenters Anushka Arora and Natasha Asghar.

Attending the Eid dinner last night were more of the campaign’s participants such as chart-topping music producer Naughty Boy, Hijabi model Mariah Idrissi, British Bhangra star H-Dhami, ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and ‘Eastenders’ actor Ameet Chana, TV and radio presenter Suzi Mann, comedian Islah Rahman, stylist Anisha Vasani and fashion designer Saran Kohli.

#FastForADay, a month-long campaign during Ramadan, was an initiative to highlight some of Barnardo’s important work with children from all communities and faith groups.

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British   AsianS  team   up   to   ‘Fast for a Day’   in   support   of  Barnardo’s

14/5/2018

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British Asian celebrities have teamed up with Barnardo’s to ‘Fast For A Day...for Barnardo’s’ to help raise awareness of services that support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
Fast For A Day will see some of the UK’s most popular British Asians, both Muslim and non-Muslim, sharing the experience of fasting on social media over Ramadan which starts this week.
Celebs taking part include Bhangra singer Juggy D, ‘Bend it like Beckham’ actor Ameet Chana, R&B singer Arjun, Punjabi singer Tasha Tah, TV presenter Suzi Mann and radio presenter Anushka Arora.
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The  Asian  Awards 2018:  Winners & Red Carpet gallery

28/4/2018

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BANA AL-ABED,  SRIDEVI,  BTS,  JAHANGIR  KHAN  AND  ANITA  RANI  AMONG  THE  WINNERS  AT  THE  8TH  ASIAN  AWARDS

27/4/2018

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Bana Al-Abed - The 8 year old Syrian girl who captured the world’s attention documenting the Syrian crisis honoured in London with the Rising Star Award
 
Bollywood Icon Sridevi celebrated and honoured with posthumous Cinema Award
 
K-Pop boy-band stars BTS honoured with Outstanding Achievement in Music Award
 
World’s greatest Squash player Jahangir Khan honoured with Outstanding Achievement in Sport Award
 
British TV star Anita Rani honoured with Outstanding Achievement in Television Award
 
The Asian Awards returned for it’s 8th edition on Friday 27th April 2018 and once again honoured some of the world’s most outstanding and highest achieving individuals. The Asian Awards is a pioneering event that has quickly evolved into the most prestigious global acknowledgement of pan-Asian success across all walks of life, emphasising inspiring accomplishments and highlighting international role models in the fields of business, sport, entertainment, philanthropy and popular arts & culture.
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BanA  al-abed  featured  on  itv news  AheaD  of  thE  asiaN  awards

27/4/2018

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Watch the feature on ITV News tonight at 6.30pm and 10pm.
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Rifco  presents... the  british  asian  festival  2018

2/4/2018

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Rifco Theatre Company and Watford Palace Theatre present the British Asian Festival 2018 from 4th – 6th May 2018 at the Watford Palace Theatre. The festival includes Pinky & Preetho’s Comedy Night, a rehearsed performance of ‘Southall Park; fun bhangra sessions for children aged 2 – 6 years; craft workshops an afternoon Desi Tea; a screening of Hinglish Vinglish and performances of bittersweet comedy Pyar Actually by Rifco Associate Sukh Ojla, spoken word sessions with The Asian Writer and exhibitions by artists Mr A Singh and Dotty Art.

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PICTURES  FROM  THE  BRITISH  ETHNIC  DIVERSITY  SPORTS  AWARDS  2018

24/3/2018

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