Benjamin Zephaniah smiles and looks off to the left.

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.

Now part of a full day of celebrations, including creative courses and themed screenings.

Creative courses

  1. A young child is rolling out yellow ink on a transparent board, ready to print with

    Make Your Mark Printing Workshop (CSC272)


  2. A close up of someone's hands outstretched in a Tai Chi pose

    Introduction to Tai Chi Taster Session (ASC866)


Themed screenings

  1. Mowgli sits on the belly of the grey bear Baloo as the pair float down a river. Pink flowers dangle in the foreground.

    Colour Box: The Jungle Book


    Family
  2. Benjamin Zephaniah looking forward, over a partially transparent sepia coloured image of Villa Park football stadium.

    Benjamin Zephaniah: A Picture of Birmingham


    Cinema

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page

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