Certain Blacks

Arts development organisation supporting diverse performing artists | NEXT: #EnsembleFestival 26-27 July 2025

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

Lovely to be mentioned here with a picture from our friends @YourRoyalDocks who supported us from the start!

[James Asser MP @JamesAsser]

A £150,000 share of the Creative Foundation Fund with be going to @certain_blacks. A local organisation that supports artists and organises events and festivals.

This is part of the Government’s £1.5 billion investment through the Arts Everywhere Fund.

[James Asser MP @JamesAsser]

A £150,000 share of the Creative Foundation Fund with be going to @certain_blacks. A local organisation that supports artists and organises events and festivals.

This is part of the Government’s £1.5 billion investment through the Arts Everywhere Fund.

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

Really please to announce that Certain Blacks has received Creative Futures funding to support the development of its two festivals!!. @YourRoyalDocks @ace__london @culturewithin_ @culturewithin_ @withoutwalls_

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Help to shape touring in the performing arts sector. 🗺️

World Pencil is conducting research into the touring of theatre, dance, music and combined arts, on behalf of Arts Council England.

Take part in the survey before 10 April 👇
https://t.co/J6JEoj2BjU

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

Certain Blacks next festival , Black
Athena is going to be a corker!n @RichMixLondon @ace_national @ace__london https://t.co/0uldSpTVF2

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

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[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

Just taking a little rest after the #EnsembleFestival weekend at @YourRoyalDocks

Huge thanks to all the incredible artists, teams & everyone who came along 💫

Photo by Sarah Hickson

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

Remember!ACCESS SHOWS are taking place on Sunday, the 27th (tomorrow!) at @yourroyaldocks

THANK YOU @deafunity for spreading the word!
👇
https://t.co/kJjkLsz9V1

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

🚧 Heading to the Royal Docks this weekend? #EnsembleFestival25
DLR closures on Sat 26 & Sun 27 July:
– Bank ↔ Canning Town
– Stratford ↔ West India Quay
♿ No step-free access at Royal Albert (towards Beckton).
Plan ahead & allow extra time!

#TfL #DLR #RoyalDocks

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

#EnsembleFestival25 📣 We encourage you to think green when you plan your day out at the @yourroyaldocks (E16 1FA)

🌿Dispose of waste responsibly – no rubbish is left behind!
🌿Bring reusables (water bottle, cutlery, tote bag…)
🌿Choose low-carbon travel when you can

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

🎉 #EnsembleFestival- We have BSL interpretation, audio description & touch tours throughout the day @yourroyaldocks💛 @disabilityarts

Come from 12pm & enjoy #outdoorarts. Please visit us at the Info Tent if you need access support. See you at Ensemble!

https://t.co/7G8Av6atSV

[The Royal Docks @YourRoyalDocks]

We’re kicking off the summer in style with a big weekend #AtTheDocks!

Head to the Royal Docks this weekend for:

🏊‍♀️ The Royal Docks Summer Splash lido
🎭 Ensemble Festival presented by @certainblacks
🏁 London Formula E-Prix
😀 And loads more!

https://t.co/jiuJYS5AiE

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

@StandardNews-"There's a whole sort of thinking...that the arts are not for you", says Clive Lyttle.

After only experiencing opera through work, he now leads the way in making art accessible to young people. Catch the spirit of it at #EnsembleFest this weekend @yourroyaldocks🎪

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

Meet Nonna, aka Hanna Winter. Nonna is bringing full granny vibes as #EnsembleFestival25 new commission. We feel so warm inside already... ❣️

🗓️ 26-27 July
📍@yourroyaldocks
🕙12 - 8 pm
🎟️FREE

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

What's that?!📣 New commissions at #EnsembleFestival25

'Raindros on Roses' by Poppy Plowman 🎉🎪
📆26-27 July
📍@yourroyaldocks
🕐12-8pm
🎟️FREE

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

📢Access performances at #EnsembleFestival25👀 happening on Sunday 26th July

Top acts. Open air. Free

Learn more at https://t.co/o4XuA4vp72

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

If you live in hectic London, you need this...
HUG is a fusion of circus, movement & design brought to life by a fierce team of female creatives & world-class performers

By Levantes Dance Theatre
🗓️ 26-27 July
📍@yourroyaldocks
🕙12-8pm
🎟️FREE
#CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

🥁TRUTH is a Dadaists take on a brighter future, a gentle call to action, a quiet rebellion.
An outdoor performance by a 5 strong, inclusive ensemble of troublemakers!

By @ramshacklicious & Hijinx Theatre
🗓️ Sunday 27 July
📍@yourroyaldocks

#CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

PALAIS DE DANSE brings the sights, sounds, smell and feel of the dance hall to the outdoor space.

Did they say 'smell'???
Only one way to find out …

PALAIS DE DANSE by Miss High Leg Kick
🗓️ 26-27 July
📍@yourroyaldocks
🕙12 - 8 pm
🎟️FREE

#CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25

[Certain Blacks @certain_blacks]

HOLY DIRT is a vibrant & funny performance, playfully exploring the mythic feminine figure as she struggles ridiculously through our climate catastrophe

By @vidyathiru | directed by @DG_Ensemble
🗓️ 26-27 July
📍@yourroyaldocks
🕙12-8pm
🎟️FREE
#CertainBlacks #EnsembleFestival25