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Archived 2005 programme:
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Kwesi Johnson - Single Reflex (dance / physical theatre)
Kwesi Johnson weaves layers of the unexpected with physical theatre, street dance, Boogaloo/Poppin techniques and spy camera technology, to create a piece that bristles with provocative imagery and ricochets between the real and surreal. Single Reflex is original, stimulating and relevant, the piece subtly explores the effects of trying to reach a level of perfection, for that all important date. 'Bringing the best dance/theatre to the stage that London has seen in eons' New Nation
photo Katherine Markee
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Lemn Sissay - Something Dark (theatre / spoken word)
There is great light in Something Dark. It is a journey of the soul and a triumph of the heard. Lemn Sissay spent the first seventeen years of his life in care and his entire adult life searching for his family. The search revealed the secrets and lies of an incredible past. Like all compelling stories, it is one that must be told and one that must be heard. Written & performed by Lemn Sissay, Directed by John E McGrath, Music by Jim Parris, Designed by Emma Wee; Produced & commissioned by Apples & Snakes and Contact in association with BAC.
photo Joel Stickley
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Mzantsi Dance - A Period Piece (dance / theatre)
Five irritated women share provocative and hilarious tales about a period of time in their lives. A juxtaposition of edgy contemporary dance, funky afro-fusion, spoken word and solo violin. Choreographed and performed by Jane Sekonya alongside a multi-talented cast including Nkechi-Da-LyricL. Directed by Hip Hop theatre pioneer Jonzi D. '…It is different, passionate and accessible.' Diana Evans - The Stage Review
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Nzi Dada - Ritual Imaginaire (street / music)
A collision between Bantu culture and contemporary performance, Ritual Imaginaire is an extraordinary outdoor show that oscillates between fierce performance and mystical ceremony. Using ethnic percussion instruments alongside contemporary funk, jazz, and electronics Nzi Dada combine live music and powerful ritual with atmospheric lighting, sampled sound and sculpture. Nzi Dada is a collaboration between Manchester-based bass player Jim Parris and Cameroonian performance artist, vocalist Xumo Nounjio.
photo Xumo Nounjio
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Raga Nova (music)
Raga Nova is an Indian music ensemble featuring Dharambir Singh on sitar, Jesse Bannister on alto saxophone, Bhupinder Singh on tabla, R.N. Prakash on ghatam and Giuliano Modareli on guitar. This distinctive ensemble formed five years ago as a new initiative to bring Indian classical music to audiences in a more accessible form. It is unique in its combination of sitar and saxophone, and its rare combination of North and South Indian percussion.
photo Jim Moray
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Rasa - Curry Tales (theatre)
Behind every curry there is a story and in every cook there is a character ...Spicy stories. Masala mania. Five cooks reveal surprising secrets and unexpected dreams whilst making mouth-watering curries to share with the audience. Western style text and story telling combine with live cooking and a performance inspired by the Kutthu theatre style of South India. Written and performed by Rani Moorthy. Directed by Linda Marlowe.
imaging by Matt Squire / Matt Mawford
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Reality Productions - 'oUo' – maan (theatre)
Jackie is one woman but she has four identities. But what is her choice? Is she black? Disabled? A ‘real’ woman? Sexual? Who will she be? Can she be? 'oUo' – maan is one woman’s journey through the maze of disability, cultural and sexual politics, the culture of labelling and boxing people without their knowledge or consent. It's a black comedy about identity, infatuation and inner strength. oUo' – maan is a brutally honest, painfully witty production.
photo Alex Hansen
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RJC - The Dancical (dance)
The Dancical is a new dance performance concept from RJC Dance, bringing audiences a unique 3D Cinematic live dance experience. The Dancical combines RJC's trademark blend of highly engaging and charismatic performance with an explosion of physical and rhythmical dance styles, new music and ground breaking 3D film projection. Reggae, Jazz and Contemporary dance styles influence the company's choreographic approach.
photo Richard Moran Photography
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Robin Deacon - Colin Powell (live art / spoken word)
Robin Deacon presents Colin Powell, a lecture performance that throws an ironic spin on the life and times of former US Secretary of State Colin Powell. This filmic performance presents itself as a twisted biography of comparison, exploring the increasingly unnatural order of things embodied by the likes of Colin Powell, and some science fiction theories as to why Powell looks the way he does, and acted the way he did (the two are connected), with Deacon asking himself - is this really a self portrait?
photo Mira Vogel
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Sakoba Dance Theatre – Aseju (dance)
A powerful, passionate and unique piece of dance theatre featuring Sakoba's 6 dancers & 3 musicians. Through a sweeping narrative, using dance, music and song, that takes the audience on a journey across continents and time, Aseju deals with the common day to day emotions of anger, frustration, jealousy and revenge that all human beings encounter. 'this new choreography is strong on narrative and emotion”; “exceptional, exciting, palpably inspiring' The Stage, 2004
photo Eric Richmond
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Seckou Keita – Acoustic Vibes (music)
This young UK-based artist and virtuoso of the Kora comes this time with an extraordinary four-piece band that brings together the best of Europe and Africa in one acoustic show and forthcoming album. Performing with Juldeh Camara, one of the best riti players (one-stringed Malian violin), Italian double bassist Davide Mantovani, and Gambian percussionist on congas and calabash Surahata Susso, the foursome have created something truly new and exciting. '...Seckou Keita, an inspired exponent of the Kora, who can make the West African harp-lute sound like a small band.' Guardian
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Shamshad Khan - Megalomaniac (spoken word / poetry / theatre)
“When I rule the world I decide who wears the crown.” In the struggle for domination Shamshad flexes her poetic muscles. A flick of the wrist, an ego trip. A strutting performance with live beatbox, music tracks, trigger technology. Do we want it? How far will we go for it? Challenging our views about authority and control. Megalomaniac is a salute to the use and abuse of power. A commanding new show by the queen of the word Shamshad Khan. Direction Mark Whitelaw (Glee Club) music Basil Clarke and Jason Singh (Nashini) movement input Penny Collinson (Forecast).
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Shane Shambhu - Impermanence (dance)
Shane Shambhu, a British born Bharatanatyam dancer explores the contrast between classical Bharatanatyam and a more fluid contemporary movement vocabulary that has been developed by deconstructing this form, which incorporates elements of facial expression and drama. The show is intended to develop a public understanding of cross - cultural and cross discipline work, and awareness that an Indian classical dance form can be manipulated to create a movement vocabulary that relates to a British Asian identity.
photo Harjeet Kaur
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Sonia Sabri Company - Red (dance)
Through a combination of dance, visual design and live music, Red will explore the cultural and philosophical significance of the spectrum’s most potent and resonant colour. It will further Sonia Sabri’s reputation for creating work that is original in concept whilst also being exciting and relevant to today’s audiences. Red touches on the true meaning of a Kathak artist; the Kathak artist is a singer, an actor, a dancer, a musician, a poet and a painter. '...a leading light in the revival of Indian Classical Dance' Birmingham Post.
photo Roy Peters
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Sonia Hughes - Weeding Cane (theatre)
Weeding Cane is a poetic yet earthy story of a young girl, Joy, left in the Caribbean when her mother migrates to England. Joy is left with her grandmother. When her grandmother dies Joy comes to England to join her mother, new stepfather and half siblings. Sonia Hughes is a writer, poet and performer. Written by Sonia Hughes, performed by Juliet Ellis, Carla Henry, music by Jim Parris, directed by Wyllie Longmore.
photo Joel Fildes
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Tavaziva - Kumusha "I Am Home" (dance)
Tavaziva Dance is Zimbabwean born, Bawren Tavaziva’s first public outing as Artistic Director of his own Company. He brings to it a strong vision and his reputation as a successful choreographer and dancer working with high profile dance companies such as Union Dance, Phoenix Dance Company, Ace Music and Dance Company and choreographic dance platforms The Mission 2001,The Mission 2003 and The HIP Festival 2003. His work has been recognized through his recent placing as finalist with The Place Prize and his commission for the Royal Opera House ROH2 Summer Collection 04.
photo Thomas Gray
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The Tunde Jegede Ensemble - Lamentation (music)
Lamentation is an audio-visual presentation of music which is a synthesis of African and European Classical Music traditions. It is a soundworld that embraces diverse styles of music, such as Classical, Jazz and 'World Music', but into a unified and coherent whole. Lamentation features original compositions for Flute, Kora, Balafon, Percussion, Bass and String Quartet by the multi-instrumentalist,Tunde Jegede.
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Ty (music)
Accomplished MC and musician Ty, a nominee for the 2004 Mercury Music Prize, presents a showcase of his ultra-listenable and inventive album Upwards, with full band including Dave Okumu and the unique vocal talents of Eska Mtungwazi. Upwards combines aspects and sounds of contemporary UK culture, incorporating hip hop, African rhythmic beats, jazz, funk and soul.
photo Tom Oldham
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UpSwing – Voices (street / circus)
Taking inspiration from an anthology of African proverbs Voices is a contemporary piece that portrays an African woman's quest to pass on her culture to her daughter growing up in a new world. Using live music and pre-recorded text the relationship between mother and child is played out as a duet on aerial hoop, the movements reflecting the complexity, strength and support of this relationship. The piece has a very simple aesthetic focusing on the connection between the two women and how their different qualities combine to create this intimate and involving spectacle.
photo Jon Spaull
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Yaa Asantewaa and CETTIE - Dear Comrade (carnival / theatre)
Dear Comrade is a play based on the life and work of political and cultural activist Claudia Jones, editor of the West Indian Gazette. This ‘carnival arts’ production is in special memory of Claudia Jones and her contribution to the Notting Hill Carnival. It is seasoned with offerings of Calypso, pageant, steelpan and dance, woven into the fabric of her dramatised narrative. Dear Comrade is destined for touring in 2005 as part of the Centre’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Yellow Earth - The Nightingale (theatre)
The Nightingale wins the Emperor of China's heart. To keep her close, he imprisons the bird in a golden cage. But in the fickle court, the nightingale is soon ousted by a new toy, a dazzling, jewel-encrusted mechanical bird. But when Death arrives to snatch the Emperor's life away, who will save his ailing heart? Yellow Earth Theatre's The Nightingale is co-produced by Hong Kong Arts Festival in association with Chung Ying Theatre Company and in partnership with the British Council Hong Kong.
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