The Watford Pump House Theatre was proud to host a special Dial Up Open Mic in celebration of Black History Month as the final show of this year's Watford Fringe Festival. Inclusion and Diversity are central values at the Pump House, and I've been delighted to work with them in bringing the Dial Up's philosophy of celebrating community and creativity to the stage twice a year as a way of promoting that. Alongside our BHM event in October, we also host an LGBT History Month Dial Up at the Pump House each February. For dates and details click here.
It was a pleasure to welcome such a range of talent, as the photos below (kindly taken by Amy Hart) demonstrate. Whether you Black, White, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Mixed or differently identified, performers felt supported to share their stories, their talents, and their truths. Watford really has an amazing abundance of creativity and love, and it was palpably visible on the stage tonight. I look forward to hosting many more of these events in future years!
It was a pleasure to welcome such a range of talent, as the photos below (kindly taken by Amy Hart) demonstrate. Whether you Black, White, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Mixed or differently identified, performers felt supported to share their stories, their talents, and their truths. Watford really has an amazing abundance of creativity and love, and it was palpably visible on the stage tonight. I look forward to hosting many more of these events in future years!
Our next Dial Up is 4pm on Sunday 26th November at The Garden Rooms on Market Street. I hope to see you there! Much love, Alex
Above: Bon Siu on saxophone, Matt Wakefield on piano and host/ singer Alexander Williams
