Friday 26 June 2009

Treading The Boards


Friday 26 June,
7.45pm
Double Bill


part 1: Ife – A Nigerian Love Story
Birmingham REP


Ife means LOVE in the Yoruba language. This musical, full of humour and heart, fuses music, rap, song and dance to explore the themes of love, separation, forgiveness and hope. It’s a metaphor for the relationship between Africa and part of the African Diaspora.

Written by Breis (Hip Hop lyricist), Music composed and performed by Dele Sosimi (Former Fela Kuti musician) and dance pieces by Christine Oshunniyi (Dancer and actress). Tickets cost £8 (£5 concession) and also includes entry to 1968: The Year That Never Ended.


Friday 26 June,
7.45pm
Double Bill
part 2: 1968:The Year That Never Ended
Birmingham REP

Renaissance one presents a poetry and music one-person show written by and starring Adisa that explores one of the most profound years of the 20th century - 1968 - and its relationship to now. With a theme of Revolution it explores the voices and movements of 68, drawing inspiration from the Folk, Reggae, Soul, Afrobeat and Pop music of the time. Adisa will explore the power of the collective voice and its effect on politics, religion, culture and artistic expression. With special guest musician Randolph Matthews. Performance poet Adisa is a favorite on the UK scene - from festivals to pubs and from Buckingham Palace to schools. Tickets include entry to Ife – A Nigerian Love Story.

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