Alicia's Amazing Adventure to find the First Black Britons

Alicia's Amazing Adventure to find the First Black Britons comes to Tarvin Community Centre on Friday 6 November, a family theatre show aimed at children aged seven and up and their grown-ups. It starts with a question a lot of kids ask: 'Why do people have different coloured skin?' and follows Alicia, who sets out to find the answer by journeying across time. Along the way she meets historic heroes and hidden heroines, uncovering surprising stories from Britain's past.

It's an interactive one, so it's not just sitting and watching — there's audience participation throughout. The production blends bold visuals and playful storytelling, and it's described as a heart-filled adventure about identity, belonging and seeing the world, and each other, more clearly. The idea is to open up conversations about race, history and who we are in an open, honest and wonder-filled way, rather than keeping it as a lecture.

On the practical side, it's a show for the whole family, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the performance, and everyone needs their own ticket, so you'll want to book for the grown-ups as well as the kids. The venue has free on-site parking and refreshments available to buy on the night.

Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets are £6.60 for children aged 14 and under, and £8.80 for general admission (15+).