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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Lecture: Across Mountains\, Land and Sea
DESCRIPTION:Mir Rahimi is a dedicated advocate for peace\, justice and human rights. Born in Afghanistan\, he moved to the UK in 2001 as a child refugee and went on to earn a master’s degree in political theory from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2011. He will be in conversation\, discussing his book Across Mountains\, Land and Sea: One Boy’s Extraordinary Journey. \nAbout the book: The extraordinary and uplifting true story of one boy’s journey across the world to escape death\, war and destruction\, and his inspiring life spent trying to help refugees and displaced people find safety and security against all odds. \nMore about the author here: https://mir-rahimi.com/ \nThe Lunchtime Lectures take place in the front foyer of the library. \nWhen: Thursday 18 June 2026\, 12.30pm – 13.30pm \nWhere: Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, City Centre\, Bristol BS1 5TL
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/lunchtime-lecture-across-mountains-land-and-sea/
LOCATION:Bristol Central Library\, Deanery Road\, College Green\, Bristol\, BS1 5TL
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SUMMARY:The Paper Cinema: Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the unique live animation company The Paper Cinema for the work in progress showing of a brand new piece created in partnership with people seeking refuge in the UK. \nUsing live music and their projected illustrations\, The Paper Cinema tell the tales of three journeys to find safety\, travelling across land\, sea and air. Over several months\, The Paper Cinema worked with groups involved with Bridges for Communities\, sharing stories\, drawing together and pulling together a story that weaves together shared experiences. \nFollowing the 20 minute performance\, there will be a chance to feedback your ideas and speak to the people who shared their stories\, and those who created the piece. \nWhen: Thursday 18 June 2026\, 7pm – 8pm \nWhere: Arnolfini\, 16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA \nTickets: £8 / £12
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/the-paper-cinema-journeys/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, BS1 4QA
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SUMMARY:Noman’s Night Flight
DESCRIPTION:A continuation of Bristol Sanctuary Theatre’s performance Noman’s Land\, first presented at Bristol Beacon. \nThis visually striking performance follows Noman\, a refused asylum seeker\, on a surreal journey towards an imagined land of hope and despair. As past and present collide\, he encounters fellow travellers\, ghosts\, and shifting realities. \nNoman’s Night Flight gives voice to lived experiences of displacement\, revealing the humanity that connects us all. \nWhen: Thursday 18 June 2026\, 7pm – 8.30pm \nWhere: UWE Theatre at Bower Ashton\, UWE Bristol\, Kennel Lodge Rd\, Bristol BS3 2JT
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/nomans-night-flight/
LOCATION:UWE Theatre\, Bower Ashton\, UWE Bristol\, Kennel Lodge Road\, Bristol\, BS3 2JT
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