Monday 13 January, from 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of live music, comedy and poetry in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers.
Hosted by Will Gompertz, the gala opens with a drinks reception with an authentic taste of Syrian canapés, followed by a fantastic line-up of performances.
All tickets available at: https://www.thenorthwall.com/whats-on/asylum-welcome-charity-gala.
Performances by:
Kieran Hodgson performing Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated show, Maestro. Kieran is a highly-acclaimed actor, comedian and writer who has appeared in Two Doors Down, Upstart Crow and Jonathan Creek on BBC Television. “Wonderfully – indeed, symphonically – funny” ★★★★★ The Telegraph ★★★★ The Times
Muradi Baker, rising star, poet and storyteller. Forced to flee her home and loved ones due to the ongoing Syrian Civil War, Muradi will be sharing her raw and confronting hand-written work, translated from the original Arabic, on the subject of displacement, home and what it means to be a refugee.
Ryan Young, Scottish fiddler and music graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a Celtic Connections Award winner and two time finalist of BBC young musician of the year. Accompanied by guitarist Chris Amer. “Richly expressive, channelling such deep emotion it feels like a dramatic performance at the theatre.” ★★★★★ The Scotsman
