This choreography by the renowned soloist dancer from Brazil, Ismael Ivo, investigates the role played by the historical past and personal memories in shaping the present. As noted in the programme,...
The production included the pieces Drumscore and Sulkari, directly connected to traditional dances originating in Africa. In particular, the production highlighted the role of the drummer. Described...
Set in Jamaica in 1937, this non-naturalistic play explores the history of Black people and their oppression. It starts with a nine nights ceremony for the death of its central character, Crew. This...
This dance piece developed from historical research on the freed slaves of Louisiana in the 19th century where the original story of Giselle was transposed. The production was widely reviewed during...
This was a Jamaican reggae pantomime, first performed in Jamaica by the Little Theatre Movement in 1985. The production reflected Jamaican folklore themes in its storyline, music, design and use of...
This performance was set in contemporary Jamaica and interweaves a story of murder and revenge with events of everyday life, making use of singing, drumming and...
British Actors Equity Register presenting pictures and details for each artist. The register includes some of the staff from the forum and concentrates mainly on non-white...
The Little Clay Cart: copy of the script presenting King Sudraka's play. Rehearsal draft of the 8th Century Sanskrit play, which was presented by Tara Arts Company as part of the Black Theatre Season...
Pictures of this Sanskrit history play show: 1) colour photograph: two actors on stage, one of the actors sitting with legs crossed, the other stands beside him dressed in historical costume. Red...
