Event: Winter/Spring Season 2010
Rich Mix
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| Title | Winter/Spring Season 2010 |
| Type of event | Theatre |
| Dates | 20 January 2010 - 30 April 2010 |
| Description | THEATRE Winter / Spring Throughout Jan – Apr 2010 Moonfleece forms the centrepiece of Rich Mix Winter / Spring theatre season, with its world premiere on Tuesday 2nd March. This compelling, personal new work by Time Out and Evening Standard Award-winner Philip Ridley is set in East London and will run for 2 weeks to coincide with EAST festival. During the run Philip Ridley will join us for an In Conversation event and readings of his poetry. Elizabeth Mansfield’s The Uninvited and Eclipse Theatre’s Michael X help us celebrate Martin Luther King Day and the one year anniversary of Barack Obama’s inauguration, as well as question and explore notions of freedom and democracy. The Afterlife of Slavery and Knife Edge both tackle the rising problem of knife crime on London’s streets, whilst on a lighter note Rannel Theatre Company’s award-winning Flhip Flhop is a showcase of the finest hip-hop theatre on the circuit. JCC for London’s double bill looks at issues of identity, as does Random Line Theatre Company with its theatre installation piece Second Skin created by learning disabled performers, and Rasa’s enchanting Handful of Henna. 1867 looks back with the story of the first self-made African American female millionaire, whilst Monologueslam looks very much forward with a fun and frantic actors showcase, and Play/Rave mixes it all up with theatre closely followed by a club night. Finally, Rich Mix celebrates the greatest playwright of them all with Shakespeare’s Rape of Lucrece, and a special In Conversation event that asks if he is still relevant today. ------------- Listings: The Uninvited Wed 20 Jan / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £5 A performance tour de force telling the extraordinary stories of refugees and exiles from all over the world. Featuring the words, songs, humour and courage of those forced to flee their homes, and make a new life in foreign lands. Followed by a panel discussion led by: Veena Torthia and Nahid Behzadi - CRISIS UK Dan Hodges, Communications Manager - REFUGEE ACTION Alison Harvey, General Secretary of IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTITIONERS' ASSOCIATION Part of Rich Mix Voices of Freedom Season (http://www.richmix.org.uk/rm_winter10.htm). Eclipse Theatre presents MICHAEL X By Vanessa Walters Fri 22 Jan / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs “Who was Michael X ? Black Power Activist and Political Icon? Liar, Pimp, Murderer?” Set at a political rally, Vanessa Walters' new play probes at the heart of black politics in 1960s Britain and the 'true story' of Michael X. Part of Rich Mix Voices of Freedom Season (http://www.richmix.org.uk/rm_winter10.htm). Monologueslam Mon 25 Jan, Mon 22 Feb, Mon 29 Mar and Mon 26 Apr / 7.30pm / Bar / £7 / £5 Monologueslam is the ultimate actors showcase- up to 30 actors compete in 3 rounds of competition in front of an industry panel of judges. The actors perform monologues of their choice in 1 minute - with a 2 minute improv added in to get the audience involved!! A great night of performance from some of the UK's hidden acting talent to reveal one overall winner!! "Fast, furious, lots of people, lots of talent, and a great evening!" Sarah Hughes - BBC Casting Director “As well as vibrant, fun and exciting evening, this is a platform for the hidden talent of the UK”. Juliet Gallagher – Agent – JLM Flhip Flhop - Everything Happens on the Break by Rannel Theatre Company in association with Makin Projects Fri 29 and Sat 30 Jan / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs A pair of painter/decorators escape the monotony of their job by taking refuge in hip-hop, MC-ing and beatbox. This must-see new show combines witty dialogue and intricate choreography to create an energetic and hilarious comedy for all ages. ‘They put a fresh lick of paint on Hip Hop’s image’ – The Metro Double Bill: Adi Lerer "On the Cusp" & Rachel Mars "Unto us a child is born" In partnership with the JCC for London Wed 3 Feb / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs Adi Lerer’s "On the Cusp" combines magic realism, physical theatre and object manipulation, crossing boundaries in an attempt to acknowledge the “other”. As an Israeli and a new British citizen, the show reveals aspects of her background and current state. Rachel Mars’s solo show “Unto Us A Child Is Born” looks at the contradictions of tomboy identities, how, when and if you can escape the grip of your family, and why it might be important to be able to lift your own weight. Funny, moving and curious. Second Skin by Random Line Performance Company Directed by: Andrew Williams Created by Random Line Thu 11 Feb / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £5 Second Skin is a new multi media production exploring identity and transformation created by learning disabled performers. Set within a unique Video Installation, the performance weaves together individuals’ stories where characters delve into the world between sleep and awake, dreams and reality. Rasa with Oxfordshire Theatre Company present Handful of Henna Written by Rani Moorthy Directed by Karen Simpson Wed 17 Feb / 2.30pm and 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £10 / £8 concs Dir: Karen Simpson/ Written by Rani Moorthy Being dragged by her mother back to the distant family village is no fun for 13-year-old Nasreen - until the mystical power of henna unlocks unexpected secrets. An evocative and enchanting play about homecoming, adventure, fear and joy for a girl and her mother. 1867 by Palladini Productions Thu 18, Fri 19 and Sat 20 Feb / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £10 / £8 concs An exciting new play inspired by Madam C. J. Walker – the first African-American self-made female millionaire. The play is set during a time of oppression and sexual inequality and celebrates the courage and philanthropy of Madam Walker through the character of Delilah McAndrew. Moonfleece Tue 2 - Sat 13 Mar (except Sun 7 and Mon 8 march) / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £15 / £12 concs Sun 8 Mar / 6pm Sat 6 and Sat 13 Mar / 3pm Matinees Thu 11 Mar / 2pm Matinee An abandoned home. A lost brother. An East End tower block. A secret love story. In award-winning East End playwright Philip Ridley’s play, families and friendships are splintered by the politics of race, sexuality and money as a new generation encounters a world torn apart by the adults. ‘Ridley is a visionary’ – Rolling Stone Monfleece related events at Rich Mix: Followed by a series of post-show discussions and debates with the company to explore issues raised by Moonfleece. Entry is free for all and the talks will be held after the performances on 5, 9, 10 and 12 March. Various projects for young people will run alongside the production, for information or to get involved, contact Ben Monks: ben@supportingwall.com or 07789 962 725. Philip Ridley will also host a reading session of his unpublished Poetry pieces (Lovesongs for Extinct Creatures, Sun 7 Mar) and an In Conversation event (Mon 8 Mar). Play/Rave by Breaking Through Productions Sat 20 Mar / 8.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 A funky, fresh performance written, directed by and starring the hottest UK talent. Then rock and rave with the actors and fellow audience members to the phattest, pumping sounds courtesy of the best D.J’s in town. A night like no other! The Afterlife of Slavery by Pyramid Youth Theatre Fri 9 and Sat 10 Apr / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £10 / £8 concs Devised by Pyramid Youth & Development Project under the direction of Suzann McLean. First performed in March 2007 The Afterlife Of Slavery looks at how far people of African heritage have come since the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade 200 years ago. Juxtaposed with the rise of modern knife crime the play asks for its audience to learn from the past and mould a better future. The Rape of Lucrece Directed by Gareth Armstrong Fri 16 Apr / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs Following an acclaimed run at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe, Olivier award nominee and RSC actor Gerard Logan brings his tour de force solo performance of Shakespeare's great narrative poem to Rich Mix. Theatre at its purist: a single actor, an empty stage - and the torment of rapist and victim spring brilliantly to life. Knife Edge by Hard Graft Fri 30 Apr / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 Dir: Judith Barker “In January my son was stabbed on his way home from work. He died on the pavement before the ambulance arrived. There were many witnesses but not one had the courage to stand up in court. We all know who is responsible. Therefore I have no alternative. I challenge John Stefanovich to a duel to the death here on 30th April 2010 Yesterday I was an ordinary printer. Today I am Judge, Jury and Executioner. Brian Shelton Bethnal Green” n ENDS – for more details please visit http://richmix.org.uk/aandc_theatre.htm |
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| Name | Rich Mix |
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35-47 Bethnal Green Road Tower Hamlets E1 6LA |
| Telephone | 020 7613 7490 |
| Website | www.richmix.org.uk |
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