The Seder Sessions are a unique exploration of togetherness, developed especially for Brainchild and inspired by Adam Kammerling’s debut poetry collection & show of the same name. The session and will bring together a hyper-dynamic cohort of truly incredible artists for 90 mins of poetry and dance performance, examining intergenerational trauma and the rituals we make for…
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award ‘Best Show’ nominee Ahir Shah is one of the fastest-rising comedians of his generation. Shah’s sharp, intellectual brand of stand-up features a blend of philosophical inquiry, political vigour, and sweet gags. Nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2017 and 2018, Ahir Shah is on tour again with…
London-based Elkka is an artist who began her path as a singer-songwriter and has evolved into a multi-faceted producer, DJ and label boss. Most recently bringing out EP Euphoric Melodies on Ninja Tune. Sitting firmly in a lane of her own creation, Elkka’s music is a cross-pollination between house, electronica, percussive beats and dreamy vocals.…
In April 2015, four (hopeless) hopefuls met in the basement of a theatre for a comedy course. In February 2016, these four (now) best friends started a gig. That gig? Joy Multiplication. The four pals? Only four of the most (soon-to-be) famous comedians in the UK. After a short 5 year sabbatical, all four of…
Finn is a Manchester DJ & producer mining a rich vein of emotive dance records, regional club music and off-kilter classics. He’s built a loyal following over the past 7 years, producing a run of breakout hits and underground classics. His DJ sets and NTS radio show have both been growing in popularity over the…
What do penguins, lizards, sheep and humans all have in common? They all engage in homosexual behaviour. It has often been thought to be ‘unnatural’ but it is one of the most natural things in the world. It has been observed in more than 1500 species! At first, it was thought that being queer was…
babyschön is a DJ and radio host based in Leeds. Across her regular shows on the community-led stations NARR (which she co-founded) and Sable Radio, she plays sleazy n slinky sounds from post-punk and downtempo to new wave and Italo. She tells us that for her set at Shack this year, you can expect weird…
Born and raised in South London, DJ and broadcaster Lil C combines a potent mix of Bashment and a love of global pop music with classic R&B, Reggaeton, Afrobeats and contemporary UK rap, capturing the sound of the transatlantic diaspora. Quickly making a name for herself as a formidable selector, her skillset has taken her…
London-based selector Papaoul has made a name for himself as a resident DJ on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM, with sets unconfined by genre, spanning a range of sounds from across the global underground. An eclectic selector, he does hold a special place in his heart for new dancefloor-ready sounds from Latin America, expect anything from…
The Roundhouse Poetry Collective is formed of a group of young writers and poets aged 18-25 who meet weekly to create, experiment and develop their craft, under guidance from established and celebrated poets, Bridget Minamore & Cecilia Knapp. Each year we welcome the most recent cohort to share their work on The Forum stage, this…