The show, which focused on the story of Bala Fassake and the way he made his way into the Mandingo Empire, was presented by the dance company, Les Ballets Africains, including 34 dancers and...
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...
The musical comedy about a fraudulent scheme to return discontented black people to Africa. It was performed by a cast of about one hundred African American actors, and made a huge impact not only on...
This is one of the choreographies created for the company by its choreographer Eddy Thomas and is based on a tragic Jamaican legend which tells the story of Liza, a house slave, and Ako, a slave boy...
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...
The play explores aspects of the transatlantic slave trade in the 18th century through the story of Ide, the proud son of King Amda and William, the son of Samuel Randall a wealthy Liverpool...
The play is set in 1911 and is based on the story of Joe Turner, a White man and brother of the Governor of Tennessee who, specialised in 'virtually kidnapping black labourers and forcing them to...
This musical show, aimed at all ages, explored the rich legacy of folklore from Africa through the main character of Anansi. As noted in the programme Anansi the Spider is one of the major trickster...
One of White’s most disturbing elaborations on the theme of slavery and migration, the play moves from Jamaica to England and America, and is developed in leaps of time. It interweaves realistic...
This is the story of two young lovers and the challenges they face within their tribe. The performance made use of traditional dances, songs and music to represent scenes of war, weddings and...
As noted in the programme, the plays explores 'the struggle for self-determination in a hostile colonial environment'. Its central character, Glory is symbolic of the political and cultural conflicts...
