Past events

A creative project bringing sanctuary seekers together to share stories, creativity and community, inspired by Aisha Zia’s The Table.

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Littered with poems, stories and anecdotes, award-winning poet Inua Ellams tells his ridiculous, fantastic immigrant-story. Thursday 12 March 2026, 7:30pm // The Friendship Cafe // Pay-what-you-can

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Midgitte Bardot’s Personal Spot is making its South West debut in Gloucester, presented by Strike A Light – a beautifully messy, full-throated night of entertainment. Friday 13 February // 7:30pm // The Music Works Hub // Pa-what-you-can

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A darkly funny, internationally acclaimed show that follows Fred, a puppet fighting for his independence as his Puppetry Living Allowance is under threat. 5 February // 7:30pm // Gloucester Guildhall // Pay-what-you-can

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A rip-roaring parade of music and dance from Paraorchestra. Friday 10 July // 2pm & 6:30pm // Tredworth High Street // Free

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‘Welcome to Rainbow Land’, Strike a Light Youth Theatre’s original performance exploring childhood, growing up and managing emotions. Wednesday 24 June // 7:30pm // Pay-what-you-can

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A headphone-led public installation exploring climate, environment, migration, belonging, diaspora and memory through sound, dance, poetry and exchange. Saturday 30 May 2026 // Open 12pm – 5pm // Free

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Join TwoCan Theatre Company and Strike A Light for a sharing of new work in progress by Artists in Residence Karis Crimson and Nathalie Codsi. Tues 26 May // 3pm // Free

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Join us for an intimate sharing of Her Name Wasn’t Banu, a new project being developed by Halima Malek. Weds 20 May // 1:30pm // Free

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Teenagers exposing the reality of youth gang culture today through rap, song, spoken word and orchestral music. 27 November // 7pm // GL1 leisure centre // Pay-what-you-can

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