St James’s Church in Piccadilly will be hosting the Bethlehem Unwrapped festival – a great range of events to support Holy Land Trust’s unique work providing non-violence training for children, young people and adults.
The events feature a wealth of names familiar to Greenbelters, including Harry Baker, Leila Sansour, Jeff Halper and Reem Kelani, alongside such internationally-recognised talents as Nigel Kennedy, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Yotam Ottolenghi and Mark Steel.
The full lineup is available on the Bethlehem Unwrapped website, or see below for some highlights…
Tickets for all events are available from the Eventbrite page »
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December 23rd 6pm
ART – ‘Unwrapped’ – festival opening ceremony with broadcast message from Holy Land Trust director Sami Awad in Bethlehem, unveiling of major installation in St James’s Courtyard and children’s art exhibition from Bethlehem, ‘All They Paint is the Wall’
December 29th 7.30pm
POETRY – ‘Slammed Up’ – an evening of slam poetry in the key of freedom, with 2012 World Slam champion Harry Baker, Zia Ahmed, Bridget Minamore & Dizraeli
December 30th 7.30pm
COMEDY – ‘Stand Up Against the Wall’ – comedy night, with BBC comedy star & Independent columnist Mark Steel, Hampstead Comedy Club veteran host Ivor Dembina (****The Guardian), Andy Zaltzman (“Breathtakingly good” Time Out) & Dave Cohen (“Smart & very funny” Huffington Post UK)
Jan 2nd 7.30pm
FILM – ‘Jeremy Hardy vs the Israeli Army’ – comedy doc following News Quiz veteran Jeremy Hardy on a hair-raising path through the Second Intifada. Palestinian film-maker and Bethlehem resident Leila Sansour introduces her film. (“Outstanding … riveting” **** Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian)
Jan 3rd 7.30pm
CUISINE – ‘Bethlehem Feast’ – Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi present a Bethlehem Christmas dinner, raising funds for Holy Land Trust’s ‘Future Peacemakers’ appeal. An incredible opportunity for a truly seasonal feast in the presence of the masters of Middle Eastern cuisine. Come prepared for after-dinner dancing, led by Palestinian dabke troupe Al-Zaytouna! NB Numbers strictly limited – book early to avoid disappointment! Presented by Zaytoun CIC and Rocket Food
Jan 4th 8pm
DEBATE – : ‘Both sides of the Barrier – Separation or Security?’ – speakers include Jeff Halper, founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD)
Jan 5th 7.30pm
MUSIC – : ‘The Bridge’ – concert with legendary violinist Nigel Kennedy and friends, performing his own composition The Bridge, with singers from the Tallis Scholars, directed by Peter Phillips, world-renowned Palestinian singer Reem Kelani and guest speaker Yasmin Alibhai-Brown