I L X I A H presents: A Night With Lara and Caleb (August)
Date: Fri 30th August 2024
Time: 7pm - 10.30pm
Tickets: From £13.50
Doors open 6.30pm
I L X I A H is a creative laboratory that encourages artistic confidence for our community through: providing space to try out and share original material, promote networking sideways and connect with like minded people…and eat Queen K’s jollof rice from time to time ;)
Join us this April for our usual live performance night A Night With Lara and Caleb: headline acts, intimate vibes, bean bags and Queen K’s jollof rice followed by an opportunity to jump on the mic yourself (open mic sign up on the door).
Want to get involved and share your work? Find us on @ilxiah on instagram, or email anightwithlaraandcaleb@gmail.com for more information.
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About the organisers
Lara and Caleb are Co-founders of I L X I A H, a creative laboratory most known for their sold out performance events "A Night With Lara and Caleb". I L X I A H encourages artistic confidence for our community through: providing space to try out and share original material, promote networking sideways and connect with likeminded people…and eat Queen K’s jollof rice from time to time ;)
Instagram: @ilxiah
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Lara Grace Ilori is an actor (RADA 2020 Grad) and writer (Soho Theatre Writer’s Lab 22/23) from Streatham, South London and is Nigerian.
Lara is a storyteller, drawing influences from artists such as Nina Simone, Little Simz and aja monet, wanting to share human experiences through various creative mediums not exclusive to acting and writing. For instance, a year after studying at RADA, Lara was accepted on a Masters programme at UCL to study MSc Social and Cultural Anthropology at UCL (2023). This led to her interest in directing documentaries, with Lara developing her community leadership and poetry practice as a Cultural Leader with Poetic Unity whilst based at Black Cultural Archives.
To develop her artistic practice further, Lara is Co-founder of creative company I L X I A H, home of live performance and creative events A Night With Lara and Caleb, The Meeting Point and Open Floor.
This year, catch Lara making her TV acting debut in Channel 4 series Big Mood, starring Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) and Lydia West (It's A Sin).
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Caleb Obediah, a versatile artist, navigates the worlds of acting, music, and creative production. Best known for portraying Lord Cho in Netflix's Bridgerton, he's set to reprise his role in the upcoming Season 3.
A RADA-trained actor, beyond the stage and screen, he contributes to humanitarian theater with Wind-Up Penguin in the world, impacting the lives of children in need. In addition to his acting pursuits, Caleb co-produces the cherished event 'A Night with Caleb and Lara,' showcasing musical and spoken word talents of the community. Caleb also delves into podcasting, singing, and music production, currently crafting his own EP. Caleb Obediah's artistic journey extends beyond performance, reflecting a passion for enriching lives through diverse creative expressions.
Event Information
Duration: 3.5 hours
Age guidance: 18+
Please e-mail us ahead of the day to ensure we are aware of and can facilitate any access needs