Autumn 2007 Programme
White Open Spaces
Pentabus Theatre Company
Saturday 6 Oct 07 - 8.00pm
Seven short monologues - one evening of lifechanging theatre. White Open Spaces is a powerful exploration of life in the countryside today. Developed in association with BBC Radio Drama. Nominated for a South Bank Show Award.
Lifting the Mask
London Shakespeare Workout
Wednesday 24 Oct 07 - 7.30pm
A new 21-song musical encircled by sounds ranging from Joplin to Gospel at the dawn of the Jazz age. Paul Laurence Dunbar delves deep into the mind as he tackles love, identity and loneliness. Historically hailed 'the poet laureate of the Negro race' and a son of two slaves himself, Dunbar finds that true slavery - like freedom - is ultimately a timeless mindset.
See www.lswproductions.co.uk/ltm.htm for more information
Igbekun
Osun Arts Foundation
Tuesday 13 Nov 07 - 7.30pm
Dance, Drumming, Theatre & Song
A powerful production in the Yoruba tradition - dynamic dance, powerful drumming and elaborate costumes give the audience the opportunity to witness West African arts and culture at its best. The people remember their lost peace and learn how they bought back their priceless freedom with sweat, labour and lives. Go to www.osunarts.co.uk for more info.
Komedy of Errors
Circus Berzercus
Thursday 31 Jan 08 - 6.30pm
From curtain up there is trouble. When Gerald's juggling partner walks out on him he asks the agency to find a suitable replacement. Enter Wallace - cue chaos. Packed with chaotic clowning, dazzling juggling, unique unicycling, mindboggling magic, with a hint of danger. Go to www.circusberzercus.co.uk for more details.
Riccardo Tesi & Maurizio Geri
Wednesday 6 Feb 08 - 8.00pm
Wonderful, evocative, traditional music and song from Italy. A joyful musical evening in the company of two internationally renowned musicians. Riccardo and Maurizio provide a heart warming journey through the traditional music of Italy in an intimate and refreshing way. Go to www.adastra-music.co.uk for more information.