10 May 2008
19.00 - 23.00

Doors open 18.00

Pangea Day will harness the inspirational power of film on a global scale - a simultaneous screening to millions of people worldwide of powerful human stories from many different countries and cultures.

Somerset House will feature live segments with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, comments from Mariane Pearl, the French journalist and widow of Daniel Pearl, UK author Karen Armstrong, and music by Rokia Traore.

Over 1000 events take place around the world, with key locations in Los Angeles, Kigali (Rwanda), Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, Pyramids at Giza, Egypt and in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court here at Somerset House. The four-hour show includes over 20 films, 10 inspirational speakers, and live performances from different parts of the world by Dave Stewart, Bob Geldof, the Iranian band, Hypernova; Jazz legend, Gilberto Gil; Egyptian star Mohamed Mounir and Malian jazz singer, Rokia Traore.

A range of delicious, seasonal food will be available to buy on site, there will be a bar (cash only). We regret that no food or drink can be brought on to the site.

There is no fixed seating, but you are welcome to bring rugs, blankets or small cushions to sit on. No chairs are allowed, blow-up or otherwise!

This is an outdoor event and will continiue rain or shine.

 Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. 
(Booking through Ticketmaster)

To visit the Pangea Day website, please click here.