BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wigan Events Guide - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wigan Events Guide X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wigan Events Guide REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220529T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220529T213000 DTSTAMP:20240427T144746 CREATED:20220520T143413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T143446Z UID:10000548-1653854400-1653859800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Bunker of Zion DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music\, dance\, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. \nJohn Pfumojena\, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music\, dance\, and song\, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. \nSet in a world where music is forbidden\, the Bunker is a centre for joy\, a meeting place\, a defiant celebration of culture in a hostile world. \nThe three nights of Bunker of Zion will be held in the iconic Wigan Pier building\, in partnership with Step Places. Reopening for three nights only\, this is a unique opportunity to visit the historic venue and to see the essential work that has been done before the venue officially reopens soon. \nOn your own\, with a friend\, or with your whole family! This theatre production is an opportunity for everyone to feel the energy of Zimbabwean culture and to enjoy an incredible experience together. Bunker of Zion is set to music that has been masterfully created using traditional Zimbabwe Mbira and Marimba instruments; expect joyful\, bouncing rhythms and powerful songs. \nhttps://youtu.be/4TrVb6Z1V9g \nJohn Pfumojena is an accomplished and expressive Zimbabwean musician\, performer\, writer\, and composer. John and his ensemble will be bringing you boundless energy through a number of different art forms. You can expect traditional and modern Zimbabwean dance fusion with break dance and gumboot dance. Make sure to follow @MMAncestors for more information on John’s work. \nBunker of Zion has been developed with artists and communities nationally with the Collaborative Touring Network. \nIn Wigan\, John has worked with Farai Nhakaniso and his incredible local community group\, Everything Human Rights. Farai works within the Wigan borough offering a variety of services with the aim of promoting the wellbeing and integration of migrant ethnic minorities living in Wigan and Leigh. \nPeople from Wigan\, Torbay\, Peterborough\, Thanet\, Medway\, Gloucester and Scarborough have shared their stories and talents to make this show. For more information and tour listings\, visit www.ctn.org.uk. \nAudience Information \nAll performances of Bunker of Zion are Relaxed. This means there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the performance space. Latecomers will be welcomed\, and people are free to leave the performance space and return at any time. No changes are made to the lights and sound. \nThe show is recommended for ages 8+. There is no inappropriate content for younger children\, but there is loud music\, so very young children may not feel as comfortable. \nDOORS: 7pm \nSHOW TIME: 8pm \nRunning time: approx. 60 minutes \nSeating information \nSeating is unreserved on the ground floor of the performance space. Upper floors are standing room only and is also unreserved. \n[gs-button size=”false” content=”Tickets” url=”https://www.theoldcourts.com/shows/bunker-of-zion/” icon=”false”] \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/bunker-of-zion/2022-05-29/ LOCATION:Wigan Pier\, Pottery Lane\, Wigan\, WN3 4EU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs,Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bunker-of-zion.jpg GEO:53.5415459;-2.6415387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Pier Pottery Lane Wigan WN3 4EU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pottery Lane:geo:-2.6415387,53.5415459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220528T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220528T213000 DTSTAMP:20240427T144746 CREATED:20220520T143413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T143446Z UID:10000547-1653768000-1653773400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Bunker of Zion DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music\, dance\, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. \nJohn Pfumojena\, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music\, dance\, and song\, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. \nSet in a world where music is forbidden\, the Bunker is a centre for joy\, a meeting place\, a defiant celebration of culture in a hostile world. \nThe three nights of Bunker of Zion will be held in the iconic Wigan Pier building\, in partnership with Step Places. Reopening for three nights only\, this is a unique opportunity to visit the historic venue and to see the essential work that has been done before the venue officially reopens soon. \nOn your own\, with a friend\, or with your whole family! This theatre production is an opportunity for everyone to feel the energy of Zimbabwean culture and to enjoy an incredible experience together. Bunker of Zion is set to music that has been masterfully created using traditional Zimbabwe Mbira and Marimba instruments; expect joyful\, bouncing rhythms and powerful songs. \nhttps://youtu.be/4TrVb6Z1V9g \nJohn Pfumojena is an accomplished and expressive Zimbabwean musician\, performer\, writer\, and composer. John and his ensemble will be bringing you boundless energy through a number of different art forms. You can expect traditional and modern Zimbabwean dance fusion with break dance and gumboot dance. Make sure to follow @MMAncestors for more information on John’s work. \nBunker of Zion has been developed with artists and communities nationally with the Collaborative Touring Network. \nIn Wigan\, John has worked with Farai Nhakaniso and his incredible local community group\, Everything Human Rights. Farai works within the Wigan borough offering a variety of services with the aim of promoting the wellbeing and integration of migrant ethnic minorities living in Wigan and Leigh. \nPeople from Wigan\, Torbay\, Peterborough\, Thanet\, Medway\, Gloucester and Scarborough have shared their stories and talents to make this show. For more information and tour listings\, visit www.ctn.org.uk. \nAudience Information \nAll performances of Bunker of Zion are Relaxed. This means there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the performance space. Latecomers will be welcomed\, and people are free to leave the performance space and return at any time. No changes are made to the lights and sound. \nThe show is recommended for ages 8+. There is no inappropriate content for younger children\, but there is loud music\, so very young children may not feel as comfortable. \nDOORS: 7pm \nSHOW TIME: 8pm \nRunning time: approx. 60 minutes \nSeating information \nSeating is unreserved on the ground floor of the performance space. Upper floors are standing room only and is also unreserved. \n[gs-button size=”false” content=”Tickets” url=”https://www.theoldcourts.com/shows/bunker-of-zion/” icon=”false”] \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/bunker-of-zion/2022-05-28/ LOCATION:Wigan Pier\, Pottery Lane\, Wigan\, WN3 4EU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs,Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bunker-of-zion.jpg GEO:53.5415459;-2.6415387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Pier Pottery Lane Wigan WN3 4EU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pottery Lane:geo:-2.6415387,53.5415459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220527T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220527T213000 DTSTAMP:20240427T144746 CREATED:20220520T143413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T143446Z UID:10000546-1653681600-1653687000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Bunker of Zion DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music\, dance\, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. \nJohn Pfumojena\, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music\, dance\, and song\, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. \nSet in a world where music is forbidden\, the Bunker is a centre for joy\, a meeting place\, a defiant celebration of culture in a hostile world. \nThe three nights of Bunker of Zion will be held in the iconic Wigan Pier building\, in partnership with Step Places. Reopening for three nights only\, this is a unique opportunity to visit the historic venue and to see the essential work that has been done before the venue officially reopens soon. \nOn your own\, with a friend\, or with your whole family! This theatre production is an opportunity for everyone to feel the energy of Zimbabwean culture and to enjoy an incredible experience together. Bunker of Zion is set to music that has been masterfully created using traditional Zimbabwe Mbira and Marimba instruments; expect joyful\, bouncing rhythms and powerful songs. \nhttps://youtu.be/4TrVb6Z1V9g \nJohn Pfumojena is an accomplished and expressive Zimbabwean musician\, performer\, writer\, and composer. John and his ensemble will be bringing you boundless energy through a number of different art forms. You can expect traditional and modern Zimbabwean dance fusion with break dance and gumboot dance. Make sure to follow @MMAncestors for more information on John’s work. \nBunker of Zion has been developed with artists and communities nationally with the Collaborative Touring Network. \nIn Wigan\, John has worked with Farai Nhakaniso and his incredible local community group\, Everything Human Rights. Farai works within the Wigan borough offering a variety of services with the aim of promoting the wellbeing and integration of migrant ethnic minorities living in Wigan and Leigh. \nPeople from Wigan\, Torbay\, Peterborough\, Thanet\, Medway\, Gloucester and Scarborough have shared their stories and talents to make this show. For more information and tour listings\, visit www.ctn.org.uk. \nAudience Information \nAll performances of Bunker of Zion are Relaxed. This means there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the performance space. Latecomers will be welcomed\, and people are free to leave the performance space and return at any time. No changes are made to the lights and sound. \nThe show is recommended for ages 8+. There is no inappropriate content for younger children\, but there is loud music\, so very young children may not feel as comfortable. \nDOORS: 7pm \nSHOW TIME: 8pm \nRunning time: approx. 60 minutes \nSeating information \nSeating is unreserved on the ground floor of the performance space. Upper floors are standing room only and is also unreserved. \n[gs-button size=”false” content=”Tickets” url=”https://www.theoldcourts.com/shows/bunker-of-zion/” icon=”false”] \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/bunker-of-zion/2022-05-27/ LOCATION:Wigan Pier\, Pottery Lane\, Wigan\, WN3 4EU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs,Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bunker-of-zion.jpg GEO:53.5415459;-2.6415387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Pier Pottery Lane Wigan WN3 4EU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pottery Lane:geo:-2.6415387,53.5415459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T213000 DTSTAMP:20240427T144746 CREATED:20220520T143413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T143446Z UID:10000545-1653595200-1653600600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Bunker of Zion DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated artist John Pfumojena for a joyful celebration of Zimbabwean culture! Experience powerful live music\, dance\, and song in the iconic Wigan Pier. \nJohn Pfumojena\, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network Presents Bunker of ZionIn Wigan for three nights only! Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories. Through energetic live music\, dance\, and song\, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture. \nSet in a world where music is forbidden\, the Bunker is a centre for joy\, a meeting place\, a defiant celebration of culture in a hostile world. \nThe three nights of Bunker of Zion will be held in the iconic Wigan Pier building\, in partnership with Step Places. Reopening for three nights only\, this is a unique opportunity to visit the historic venue and to see the essential work that has been done before the venue officially reopens soon. \nOn your own\, with a friend\, or with your whole family! This theatre production is an opportunity for everyone to feel the energy of Zimbabwean culture and to enjoy an incredible experience together. Bunker of Zion is set to music that has been masterfully created using traditional Zimbabwe Mbira and Marimba instruments; expect joyful\, bouncing rhythms and powerful songs. \nhttps://youtu.be/4TrVb6Z1V9g \nJohn Pfumojena is an accomplished and expressive Zimbabwean musician\, performer\, writer\, and composer. John and his ensemble will be bringing you boundless energy through a number of different art forms. You can expect traditional and modern Zimbabwean dance fusion with break dance and gumboot dance. Make sure to follow @MMAncestors for more information on John’s work. \nBunker of Zion has been developed with artists and communities nationally with the Collaborative Touring Network. \nIn Wigan\, John has worked with Farai Nhakaniso and his incredible local community group\, Everything Human Rights. Farai works within the Wigan borough offering a variety of services with the aim of promoting the wellbeing and integration of migrant ethnic minorities living in Wigan and Leigh. \nPeople from Wigan\, Torbay\, Peterborough\, Thanet\, Medway\, Gloucester and Scarborough have shared their stories and talents to make this show. For more information and tour listings\, visit www.ctn.org.uk. \nAudience Information \nAll performances of Bunker of Zion are Relaxed. This means there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the performance space. Latecomers will be welcomed\, and people are free to leave the performance space and return at any time. No changes are made to the lights and sound. \nThe show is recommended for ages 8+. There is no inappropriate content for younger children\, but there is loud music\, so very young children may not feel as comfortable. \nDOORS: 7pm \nSHOW TIME: 8pm \nRunning time: approx. 60 minutes \nSeating information \nSeating is unreserved on the ground floor of the performance space. Upper floors are standing room only and is also unreserved. \n[gs-button size=”false” content=”Tickets” url=”https://www.theoldcourts.com/shows/bunker-of-zion/” icon=”false”] \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/bunker-of-zion/2022-05-26/ LOCATION:Wigan Pier\, Pottery Lane\, Wigan\, WN3 4EU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs,Theatre & Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bunker-of-zion.jpg GEO:53.5415459;-2.6415387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Pier Pottery Lane Wigan WN3 4EU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pottery Lane:geo:-2.6415387,53.5415459 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR