Dende Collective

30/05/2026

📸 Marylebone Journal Feature

We’re incredibly proud to share that our Artistic Director, André Pink, is featured in the latest issue of the Marylebone Journal 💛

The piece, written by JP Aubin-Parvu with beautiful photographs by Orlando Gili, offers a thoughtful insight into André’s journey and the work of Dendê Collective — from its beginnings to the ongoing development of the Dendê Elders programme.

It’s a generous and well-observed article that captures the heart of what we do: creating spaces for creativity, connection, and expression within our communities.

Huge thanks to JP and Orlando for such a sensitive and generous feature — we’re very grateful.

Swipe to read more 👀

15/04/2026

🎭 Masks in the Library – Film 5 (Final)

Part 5 of a 5-part series by .karper at Pimlico Library with SouthWestFest.

A final glimpse into the afternoon walkabout — featuring Dendê’s Family masks in full flow.

Bold, playful, and completely committed, the group transformed the library with striking characters, humour, and physical storytelling — all created and performed in just 3 days.

We’re incredibly proud of the work, the risk-taking, and the presence they brought into a public space.

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✨ Pimlico Playmakers (55+)
📅 Starts 14 April | Tuesdays, 2–4pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in
📝 Link in bio

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🎥 .karper
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🙏 Westminster City Council

➡️ Thank you for following the series

CreativeAging TheatreForAll SouthWestFest LondonArt

13/04/2026

🎭 Masks in the Library – Film 4

Part 4 of a 5-part series by .karper at Pimlico Library with SouthWestFest.

This film captures the afternoon improvised walkabout, featuring Dendê’s handmade masks — The Family.

Created with participants through our Masquerade projects, these masks came to life through play, connection, and bold physical storytelling — filling the library with humour, curiosity, and unexpected encounters.

We’re incredibly proud of the group for how they embraced the work and brought these characters to life so beautifully.

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✨ Pimlico Playmakers (55+)
📅 Starts 14 April | Tuesdays, 2–4pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in
📝 Link in bio

⸻

🎥 .karper
🎨
🙏 Westminster City Council

➡️ Next: Final reflections

CreativeAging TheatreForAll SouthWestFest LondonArts

07/04/2026

05/04/2026

🎭 Masks in the Library Film 2

This is one of a series of short films by .karper, captured during our recent project at Pimlico Library with SouthWestFest. This one focuses on the morning performance with Larval masks.

A little window into the final day of our 3-day mini project exploring mask acting at Pimlico Library.

Participants discovered Larval masks from Switzerland alongside Dendê’s own mask set, The Family, bringing characters to life through play, movement and imagination. On the final day, the group also staged two walkabout performances inside the library.

This project is part of our regular 55+ drama group:

✨ Pimlico Playmakers

📅 New term starts 14 April
🕑 Tuesdays, 2–4pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in, no experience needed
📝 Sign up online (link in bio) or just come along

🎥 Film by .karper
🎨 Art Direction by

🙏 Funded by Westminster City Council

CreativeAging TheatreForAll SouthWestFest LondonArts

02/04/2026

🎭 Masks in the Library – Short Film by Bob Karper

A glimpse into the final day of our 3-day mini project exploring mask acting, created in collaboration with SouthWestFest.

Participants discovered Larval masks from Switzerland and Dendê’s own masks – “The Family” – bringing characters to life through play, movement, and imagination.

This project was part of our regular 55+ drama group at Pimlico Library:
✨ Pimlico Playmakers

📅 New term starts 14 April
🕑 Tuesdays, 2–4pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in, no experience needed
📝 Sign up online (link in Bio) or when you join

We are always honoured to work with:
Film by .karper
Art Directiion by

🙏 Funded by Westminster City Council

Over55s SouthWestFest CreativeAging TheatreForAll LondonArts