Black History Month evening of gospel music and drama, with live performances by the Reading Community Gospel Choir and drama sketches by Parabolē Productions.
Looking Back, Moving Forward is on at The Pavilion on Saturday 31 October, the organiser's annual Black History Month evening of gospel music and drama. It's a production that celebrates the contributions of Black history and culture and the rich tradition of gospel music, and it's back in Reading for another year.
The evening is built around a mix of music and theatre. Parabolē Productions provides a series of short drama sketches that bring history to life, and those are interwoven with live musical performances throughout the night. On the music side, the line-up includes E & Zamar, the Reading Community Gospel Choir, and Naomi Parchment.
There's a bit of a social side to it too: refreshments like patties, roti and drinks are available to buy on the night, so you can grab something to eat before or during the show. Tickets are distributed through Eventbrite.
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It starts at 18:00 at The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Rd, RG1 7UY. Entry is free, with an offering collected during the programme.
Date
Saturday, 31 October 2026
18:00
Location
The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford RdPrice
Free
Recommended Age
+14 years
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