The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, in collaboration with the British Omani Society, has graciously extended an invite to the premiere screening of Episode 2 of the award-winning film A House of Wonders. 

During this event attendees will view Episode 2, 'The Age of Caravans -Tippu Tip' (55 min.), which is narrated by the House of Wonders in Stonetown, Zanzibar. The episode discusses elements of exchange between Oman and East Africa by tracing the life and deeds of one of the most controversial characters in the Sultanate's history.

Watch the trailer here.

The event will also feature a pre-screening talk by the director, followed by a Q&A session with the film's co-producer and co director, Friedrich Kluetsch.

The session will be chaired by Stuart Laing, former Chairman of the Society, and copies of a new edition of his biography of Tippu Tip, signed if you would like, will be available for members to purchase (cash only please, £25 - change cannot be provided). Please feel free to bring existing copies for the author's signiture. 

Dress Code: national dress or business formal.

Please confirm attendance via email to: rsvp@britishomani.org

This event has been organised in collaboration with The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in London, with kind sponsorship support from The Ministry of Information, Oman.