A black notebook containing various images of John Archer, attached using tape or a pin. Three blobs of grey paint are smeared next to each other on one of his images, with the name “John Archer” written at the bottom left-hand side of the notebook.

Archer's Legacy Lives:
From Roots to Creation

Homegrown Festival 2026

Information

Time: 3pm


Tickets: Pay What You Can (Recommended Price £6)*

*all orders subject to a transaction fee of £2

Running Time: 2 hours


Age Recommendation: 14+


This workshop takes place in person in our Members Bar

From Roots to Creation is the third part of Archer’s Legacy Lives, a two-day exploration of the life and legacy of John Archer.

From Roots to Creation is a hands-on zine-making workshop. With guided support, create your own zine reflecting on the Black British history you have discovered over the full two-day experience, as well as your personal experiences. All materials will be provided.

This event can be experienced independently but is best enjoyed alongside Part 1: The Exhibition and Part 2: Roots of the People.

Credits

Next Gen Producers is part of BAC’s Next Gen creative engagement programmes for ages 11-29, generously supported by Arts Council England and Apple, with additional support from Craig Mawdsley, The Mackintosh Foundation, The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, and The Idlewild Trust.

Access

PRE EVENT INFORMATION

This workshop takes place in person in our Members Bar. This space is on the first-floor, with step-free access to the space via a lift.

if you have booked a ticket, you will receive an email before the event detailing important information about your visit.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/COMPANION TICKETS

If you require the assistance of a friend or helper to attend, we can make a free ticket available for your companion. You can book access companion tickets online or contact the Box Office to book by emailing boxoffice@bac.org.uk.

To book a free access companion online:

  • log in to your account here
  • go to ‘Other preferences’ and tick ‘I require a personal assistant/companion’.
  • Choose the performance, date and seats you would like and if you add at least 2 tickets to your basket, then one of these will automatically become free.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Content

  • References to racism.

This event will be Relaxed. We invite you to make yourself comfortable and move around if you need to. If you need to leave the event at any point, you will be allowed to return when you feel ready.

VISIT OUR ACCESS PAGE

We want our shows to be as accessible to as many people as possible.

We offer tickets to most shows on a Pay What You Can basis throughout the year.

Tickets for Homegrown Festival performances in 2026 start at £3, and we have recommended pricing to help you choose a price that works for you.

We know that ticket price is a huge barrier for some. If you can afford to pay the recommended price or more, choosing to do so supports those that can’t. It makes it possible for us to continue to offer Pay What You Can and welcome those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend.

Also part of Homegrown Festival 2026