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 production launched Talawa Theatre Company. Originally titled Toussaint L’Ouverture, James’s play is based on the story of the Black Haitian revolutionary leader by that name, who in 1791...

This production of Gloudon's pantomime was presented as part of the Black Theatre Forum Season. The composer Felix Cross brought a Black British sensibility to the fusion of different styles of music...

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...