Gurkha Roots: A Burnt Oak Story

Sat 21 Nov 2026 – Sat 30 Jan 2027

Level 2 Foyer

Free

Free

This event is free and tickets do not need to be booked in advance, just turn up on the day.

Venue

Venue

Level 2 Foyer

Opening times

Opening times

Open during building opening hours

Free

Free

This event is free and tickets do not need to be booked in advance, just turn up on the day.

Venue

Venue

Level 2 Foyer

Opening times

Opening times

Open during building opening hours

Free

Free

This event is free and tickets do not need to be booked in advance, just turn up on the day.

Venue

Venue

Level 2 Foyer

Opening times

Opening times

Open during building opening hours

Free

Free

This event is free and tickets do not need to be booked in advance, just turn up on the day.

Venue

Venue

Level 2 Foyer

Opening times

Opening times

Open during building opening hours

Gurkha Roots: A Burnt Oak Story is a short documentary that captures and celebrates the lives, memories and cultural heritage of Nepalese people in Burnt Oak.

Many community members have experienced marginalisation and underrepresentation, making it especially important to preserve their stories and ensure their voices are heard. 

Co-created with members of the Burnt Oak Nepalese Community, artsdepot Producer Divya Satwani and filmmaker Sonum Sumaria, this short documentary captures oral histories, lived experiences and cultural traditions. The film features Gurkha veterans, whose service and journeys hold significant local and national importance yet are often absent from heritage archives, alongside perspectives from different generations across the wider community.

Produced with a Light + Flight Community Heritage Grant. The Light + Flight Community Heritage Grants were made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. 

Please note: On Sun 22 Nov, the building will be closed to the public until 4pm due to a ticketed event in our foyer.

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