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Benjamin Zephaniah smiles and looks off to the left.

Benjamin Zephaniah: A Celebration

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About Benjamin Zephaniah: A Celebration

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the power of poetry, music and art in tribute to the much-loved Birmingham poet, activist and actor, Benjamin Zephaniah.

The special line-up of guest artists includes Birmingham Poet Laureates, Casey Bailey and Jas Gardosi and you can also enjoy family-friendly activities in MAC’s public spaces.

All ages are welcome for this celebration in MAC's Outdoor Theatre.

In partnership with the Black British Book Festival and with kind permission of the Benjamin Zephaniah Family Legacy Group.

All ticket proceeds will be gifted to MAC’s Every Child campaign, which gives free tickets and opportunities to young people facing barriers to the arts.

Image gallery

  • Benjamin Zephaniah speaking into a mic and looking forwards - gesturing with his right hand and holding the mic with his left.
  • Benjamin Zephaniah performing on stage speaking into a mic wearing a t shirt which has the words More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish on it.
  • Benjamin Zephaniah sitting down and looking forwards with his arms crossed.

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