Bangladesh to Birmingham

Immersive dining experience aims to showcase Birmingham’s Pakistani and Bangladeshi culture.

Mohammed Ali, artist and curator of Knights of the Raj and Munayam Khan, chef director of Hall Green restaurant Raja Monkey, will be hosting an immersive dining experience at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Sunday 24th March .

Settle down to immerse yourself into the sounds, sights and flavours of Bangladesh as you enjoy an authentic three-course Bangladeshi meal, prepared by award-winning chef Munayam Khan. Be surrounded by film projections of Mohammed Ali’s travels in and around Dhaka and enjoy atmospheric music performed live by Bangladeshi artists who are flying in especially for the event.

Mohammed Ali, artist and curator said: “I love bringing people together and sharing stories, especially over food. To do this in a major Birmingham theatre in a city where the food scene is thriving, is really unique.”

Bangladesh to Birmingham is part of Transforming Narratives, a ground-breaking project to establish Birmingham as a leading international centre for contemporary Pakistani and Bangladeshi arts, for the mutual benefit of Birmingham and cities in Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is supported by Arts Council England and delivered in association with The British Council.

Tickets are now available online via The Rep website

Front pic – Mohammed Ali