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Certain Blacks @certain_blacks

Arts development organisation supporting diverse performing artists | NEXT: #EnsembleFestival 26-27 July 2025

Joined May 2016
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Lovely to be mentioned here with a picture from our friends @YourRoyalDocks who supported us from the start!
James Asser MP@JamesAsser
Apr 15
A £150,000 share of the Creative Foundation Fund with be going to @certain_blacks. A local organisation that supports artists and organises events and festivals. This is part of the Government’s £1.5 billion investment through the Arts Everywhere Fund.
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James Asser MP@JamesAsser
Apr 15
A £150,000 share of the Creative Foundation Fund with be going to @certain_blacks. A local organisation that supports artists and organises events and festivals. This is part of the Government’s £1.5 billion investment through the Arts Everywhere Fund.
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Really please to announce that Certain Blacks has received Creative Futures funding to support the development of its two festivals!!. @YourRoyalDocks @ace__london @culturewithin_ @culturewithin_ @withoutwalls_
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Arts Council England@ace_national
Mar 31
Help to shape touring in the performing arts sector. 🗺️ World Pencil is conducting research into the touring of theatre, dance, music and combined arts, on behalf of Arts Council England. Take part in the survey before 10 April 👇 bit.ly/4aQ1iqR
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Certain Blacks next festival , Black Athena is going to be a corker!n @RichMixLondon @ace_national @ace__london certainblacks.com/coming-soo…
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Just taking a little rest after the #EnsembleFestival weekend at @YourRoyalDocks Huge thanks to all the incredible artists, teams & everyone who came along 💫 Photo by Sarah Hickson
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Remember!ACCESS SHOWS are taking place on Sunday, the 27th (tomorrow!) at @yourroyaldocks THANK YOU @deafunity for spreading the word! 👇 deafunity.org/event/ensemble…
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🚧 Heading to the Royal Docks this weekend? #EnsembleFestival25 DLR closures on Sat 26 & Sun 27 July: – Bank ↔ Canning Town – Stratford ↔ West India Quay ♿ No step-free access at Royal Albert (towards Beckton). Plan ahead & allow extra time! #TfL #DLR #RoyalDocks
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#EnsembleFestival25 📣 We encourage you to think green when you plan your day out at the @yourroyaldocks (E16 1FA) 🌿Dispose of waste responsibly – no rubbish is left behind! 🌿Bring reusables (water bottle, cutlery, tote bag…) 🌿Choose low-carbon travel when you can
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🎉 #EnsembleFestival- We have BSL interpretation, audio description & touch tours throughout the day @yourroyaldocks💛 @disabilityarts Come from 12pm & enjoy #outdoorarts. Please visit us at the Info Tent if you need access support. See you at Ensemble! certainblacks.com/
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The Royal Docks@YourRoyalDocks
24 Jul 2025
We’re kicking off the summer in style with a big weekend #AtTheDocks! Head to the Royal Docks this weekend for: 🏊‍♀️ The Royal Docks Summer Splash lido 🎭 Ensemble Festival presented by @certainblacks 🏁 London Formula E-Prix 😀 And loads more! royaldocks.london/whats-on/a…

At the Docks 2025

Dive into an unmissable programme of events at the Royal Docks this summer!

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Meet Nonna, aka Hanna Winter. Nonna is bringing full granny vibes as #EnsembleFestival25 new commission. We feel so warm inside already... ❣️ 🗓️ 26-27 July 📍@yourroyaldocks 🕙12 - 8 pm 🎟️FREE
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What's that?!📣 New commissions at #EnsembleFestival25 'Raindros on Roses' by Poppy Plowman 🎉🎪 📆26-27 July 📍@yourroyaldocks 🕐12-8pm 🎟️FREE
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📢Access performances at #EnsembleFestival25👀 happening on Sunday 26th July Top acts. Open air. Free Learn more at disabilityarts.online/events…
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If you live in hectic London, you need this... HUG is a fusion of circus, movement & design brought to life by a fierce team of female creatives & world-class performers By Levantes Dance Theatre 🗓️ 26-27 July 📍@yourroyaldocks 🕙12-8pm 🎟️FREE #CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25
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🥁TRUTH is a Dadaists take on a brighter future, a gentle call to action, a quiet rebellion. An outdoor performance by a 5 strong, inclusive ensemble of troublemakers! By @ramshacklicious & Hijinx Theatre 🗓️ Sunday 27 July 📍@yourroyaldocks #CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25
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PALAIS DE DANSE brings the sights, sounds, smell and feel of the dance hall to the outdoor space. Did they say 'smell'??? Only one way to find out … PALAIS DE DANSE by Miss High Leg Kick 🗓️ 26-27 July 📍@yourroyaldocks 🕙12 - 8 pm 🎟️FREE #CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25
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HOLY DIRT is a vibrant & funny performance, playfully exploring the mythic feminine figure as she struggles ridiculously through our climate catastrophe By @vidyathiru | directed by @DG_Ensemble 🗓️ 26-27 July 📍@yourroyaldocks 🕙12-8pm 🎟️FREE #CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25
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“Have you ever held a secret so heavy it felt like it could break the world?” by Sadiq Ali ahead of #EnsembleFestival this 26-27th July🎪🔥 qxmagazine.com/2025/07/have-… via @QXMagazine

“Have you ever held a secret so heavy it felt like it could break the world?” by Sadiq Ali

Circus performer Sadiq Ali explores a narrative around HIV and overcoming stigma ahead of Certain Blacks Ensemble Festival at Royal Docks.

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