Mon 6- 31 Oct
WATERS OF CHANGE
A thought provoking exhibition of original work by the African Caribbean Community Panel looking at how the mass immigration of people from the West Indies changed the face of Britain. Venue: Bantock House and Park Finch field Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ Adm: Free. Info: 01902 552 195.

Tues 7 Oct
KATHAKALI
Kathakali embraces drama, dance, music, visual arts, and ritual to create one of the most visually exciting and powerful forms of theatre. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc £6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Thurs 9 Oct
SWEET TOOTH
Back by popular demand, this powerful and emotive play tells the story of the trade, and gives voice to the millions of women and girls who endured immeasurable cruelty in what can only be described as an African Holocaust. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc£6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Sat 11 Oct
TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE
Genealogist Paul Wilkins specialises in tracing family trees to the West Indies. This drop in session will give you the starting point you need to discover those royal bloodlines you always knew were there. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. 10pm-3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 552055.

Mon 13 Oct
WATERS OF CHANGE
Combining music, song, video, film and theatre to voice the experiences of Britain's newest arrivals in their quest for safety and security from war-torn lands in Africa and the Middle East. Venue: Bantock House and Park, Finch field Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ. 7.30pm. Adm: 5 conc. £3. Info: 01902 552 135.

Tues 14 Oct
WATERS OF CHANGE
Telling the stories of people in the wrong place at the wrong time, cutting through the myths, lies and prejudice surrounding the search for sanctuary in England's green but sometimes not so pleasant land. Venue: Bantock House and Park, Finch field Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ. 5pm. Adm: £5, conc £3. Info: 01902 552135.

Wed 15 Oct
AN EVENING WITH YASUS AFARI
Yasus Afari, one of Jamaica's best known Dub Poet brings his special brand of edutainment to Wolverhampton Art Gallery through poetry and talks. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. 7pm. Adm: Free (bookings essential). Info: 01902 552055.

Fri 18 Oct
CARIBBEAN CRAFTS
The colours of the Caribbean brought to life with this family friendly workshop that is sure to brighten any dreary winters day. Venue: Bilston Craft Gallery, Wolverhampton. 11pm - 12pm.

Fri 18 Oct
MOVING HERE
Moving here is a DVD of real life experiences of moving to England to settle in the West Midlands: photographs that is available for loan to community centres, libraries, archives and schools. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. 2pm- 3pm. Info: 01902 552055.

Tues 21 Oct
HAVE BOX WILL TRAVEL
A mesmerizing, funny and moving show 'Have Box Will Travel' combines storytelling and music in a classic rites of passage story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc £6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Wed 22 Oct
RIVERS TO CROSS
The second part of the sweet tooth trilogy that tells the true stories of great inventions, art and accomplishments which are so often left out of the history books. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc. £6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Wed 22 Oct
MANGOS ON THE BEACH
Peter has been storytelling since 1999, and has entertained audiences all over Britain and further with his tales from the Indian Subcontinent. He combines these two cultures seamlessly to tell stories full of life, wisdom, and humour. Venue: Bilston Craft Gallery, Mount Pleasant, WV14 7LU. 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Info: 01902 552195.

NOVEMBER

Thurs 6 Nov
HAPPY AND MARRIED?
An exploration and search of marriage in the twenty first century, to understand that become of us after we utter those two immortal words "I do". A dark, physical comedy. Dir. Madani Younis. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc. £6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Fri 24 Oct
THE RESURRECTION OF LITTLE SARAH
Having a big shapely bottom is a part of the social fabric in Britain today, but Saartjie Baartman a native of South Africa was exhibited as a freak in the 1800's because of the extraordinary shape and size of her bottom which untimely death led to her death in 1824. Written and Dir. John Sailsman. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 8pm. Adm: £8, conc. £6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Tues 28 Oct
BLACK PRESENCE IN EUROPEAN ART
Olga Baird presents a fresh look into the galleries collection of historical art works. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. 12noon- 12.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 552055.

Wed 29 Oct
THATHA
Travelling around Africa, treading over borders, crushing language barriers, THATHA "Please Take" takes you on a journey that uncovers the joys of life through traditional and contemporary African song and dance. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc. £6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Wed 26 Nov
QO
Eight young men singing songs of love, hope, worship, courtship, hardship and African social commentary will mesmerise you with their harmonies and tip-toe dance routines. This is vocal music that is laced with music styles of Afro Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Reggae. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc. £6. Info: 01902 321 321.

Mon 1 Dec
YER BARD AGAIN!
An evening of condensed Shakespeare and other pieces inspired by the Bard performed by pupils from all years including versions of The Tempest and The Merchant Of Venice. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE. 7pm. Adm: £5,conc. £3. Info: 01902 321 321.

Tues 2 Dec
COMING UP FOR AIR
A young African Caribbean male walks into a committee meeting and shoot six people. He pleads guilty to the charges and is immediately sent for psychological assessment. Written by Don Kinch. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SE. 7.30pm. Adm: £8 conc. £6. Info: 01902 321 321.