Domestic discussions Performances of The Domestic Extremists will be followed by panel discussions with guest speakers on the themes raised in the play. Topics include: What does it mean to be a student in 2015? Get a Life! £7 per person or £10 for a lead/follow couple. The Hall, St Margaret's House, 21 Old Ford Road, E2. 8980 2092 Zumba classes Every Tues 11.15am-12.15pm. Healthy living sessions every Fri, 11am-3pm. St Matthias Community Centre, 113 Poplar High St, E14. 7515 8362 Kids Ballet for children Every Thurs. Ages 2 ½-3 1/2 years, 2-2.30pm; 4-6 years, 4.45-5.15pm. Alpha Grove Community Centre, Isle of Dogs, E14. nina.monteiro@hotmail.com Deaf after school club For ages 5-12. Mon-Fri, 4-6pm. Tower Project, 45-55 White Horse Road, E1. naima@towerproject.org.uk 7790 9085 Kids' Creative Dance Classes Mini-movers, 2-3yrs; leaps and strides I, 4-5yrs; leaps and strides II, 5-6yrs; dash, 7-11yrs. Sat mornings. £44-49.50 per term or £4.50/£5 per term, plus concessions. Chisenhale Dance Space, 64-84 Chisenhale Road, E3 8981 6617 chisenhaledancespace.co.uk Pollyanna Training Theatre Drama and musical theatre for ages 4-16 in Wapping, E1. 7481 1911 Young & talented? Performing arts group for 6-to 16-year olds. Sats, 10.30am- 1.30pm, term-time. Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2. 8556 5348 Parent & child Dance play Dance and movement, songs and rhymes for parents/carers and their children aged 1-5 years. Weds, 10.30-11.30am, term-time only. Cost £2 per child (in adv) or £3.50 drop-in rate, discounts available. Language of Dance The Grand Union Orchestra (above and below) will be presenting a monthly Bengali music showcase From Bengal to Bethnal Green with Grand Union THE Grand Union Orchestra will present a monthly series celebrating Bengali music and the arts in east London. Bengal to Bethnal Green will take place on the second Sunday of each month, beginning on February 8 until June 14. The show is directed by internationally celebrated tabla star Yousuf Ali Khan, and features guest Bengali singer Sanjoy Dey alongside the renowned world and jazz musicians of the Grand Union Orchestra, who regularly visit Bangladesh on tour. Based in Bethnal Green, the Grand Union Orchestra is now in its 30th year Trust, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2. 7749 1131 info@lodc.org www.facebook.com/thedomesticextremistsplay BY KEITH MAHON and has performed original shows all over the world. Yousuf Ali Khan has been working with the Grand Union Orchestra for 25 years, and currently teaches tabla in Tower Hamlets and Newham while heading up Surtaal School of Indian Music in Edmonton. An internationally-known performer Toyhouse library Mons, 1.30-3.30pm, Halley Primary School, Halley Street, E14. Tues, 2-3.30pm, Cayley and accompanist of choice for Bangladeshi and Indian musicians visiting the UK, Yousuf has released several CDs of his own and published a book for young people with Music for Youth. The music in this concert is based on Bengali Songs, both in traditional form and combined with contemporary styles, which reflect the wide variety of music in the East End today. Other featured Bengali artists across the concert series include Fareen Paroshmoni, Soaful Uddin and Hashi Rani. Bengal to Bethnal Green is free to attend and begins at 3.30pm. Rich Mix is at 35 Bethnal Green Road, E1. For more information visit www. richmix.org.uk School, Aston Street, E14. Weds, 9.20-10.45am, Harry Roberts Nursery, Harford Street, E1. 1-2pm, TH Opportunity Dates for your diary Do you have stories for our Get a Life! pages? If so, send your stories to east endlife.news@towerhamlets.gov.uk e page 5 Playgroup, 583 Commercial Road, E1. 9-11am, Old Church Nursery, Walter Terrace, E1. 9-11am, Alice Model Nursery School, 14 Beaumont Grove, E1. Yoga for pregnancy and mums and babies Pregnancy class suitable from 14 weeks. Mums and babies classes suitable from six weeks until baby is crawling. 07958 645978 www.clareday-yoga.co.uk Social 3 Bees Café Healthy vegetarian and fish dish, served for just £3, takeaways available. Tuesdays, 4-8pm. Kingsley Hall Community Centre, Powis Road, E3. 07501 468 193 Birchfield OAPs club Mon-Fri, 7-9.30pm; Weds, 1-4pm 50 Saltwell Street, E14. Fern Street Settlement Fern Street, E3. 7987 1949 Globe Town bingo club Pensioners group with bingo and social activities. Thursdays, doors open 12pm. Bingo 2-4pm. Globe Town Community Centre, Bullards Place, E2. 07939 965141 Golden Ladies Pensioners group for bingo and social. Weds, 2-4pm. Isle of Dogs Bowls Club, Millwall Park, E14. 7987 6824 Little Spitz’ under-5s playgroup Weds, 10am-12pm, 50p. Tours and stories. Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, E1. 7247 8762 Tower Hamlets U3A Tower Hamlets University of the Third Age offer courses for over-50s to learn T’ai Chi, jazz appreciation, art appreciation, history walking and more. £10 yearly membership. Various days and times. St Margaret’s House Settlement, 21 Old Ford Road, E2. 7247 4283 AN upcoming play at The Space Theatre will examine how dissent and civil disobedience is treated by the media and the volatile relationship between protestors and security services. The Domestic Extremists follows the story of young director Chloe, who wishes to make a documentary about the marketization of universities. However, when her story is picked up by a channel, Chloe sees the project become distorted and sensationalised by executives demanding something more watchable. As she uncovers more information, Chloe must choose between her conscience and her career. The script is written by playwright and TV producer Dan Davies, who has worked for the BBC, Associated Press and Al Jazeera English. His work has been performed at the National Theatre Studio and on BBC Radio 4. The Domestic Extremists runs from February 10-28. Tickets for the shows cost £14/£12 and can be booked at www.space.org.uk The Space is at 269 West Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs. 2 – 8 FEBRUARY 2015 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY GET A LIFE 5
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