Archived Events from Autumn/Winter, 2019

Goodness Gracious Me with Nikesh Shukla, Nina Wadia and Konnie Huq, Part of Words Weekend 2019

Sunday 8th December 2019

It’s over twenty years since the ground-breaking Goodness Gracious Me skewered multiculturalism with its sharp, on-the-nose sketches about the default British Asian narrative. Join Nina Wadia, Nikesh Shukla and Konnie Huq in discussion and to laugh your head off at some of the most brilliant sketches of our time.

Frederick Douglass at Bensham Grove

Friday 15th November 2019

GemArts is collaborating with Newcastle University on a programme of free events exploring the theme of global social justice through debate, performance and public engagement activities to celebrate the opening of The Frederick Douglass Centre at Newcastle University.

Record Launch: Poetry Despite/Music Despite (Eternal War Requiem)

Wednesday 11th December 2019

Join artist Aaron Hughes and special guests Syrian Kings and GemArts, Gateshead to celebrate the launch of the record produced as part of Hughes’ project for BALTIC Artists' Award 2019.