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Venue	Birmingham Repertory Theatre
	Also: The Door
Town	Birmingham
County	West Midlands
From	12th September 2013
To	28th September 2013
Prices	From £10.00. To £15.00.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre (V143)
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Date of change: 12 Sep 13 - T0171958363
Date of change: 11 Apr 13 - T01473626550
Date of change: 11 Apr 13 - T0171958363

Soweto Kinch - The Legend of Mike Smith

Work:: Soweto Kinch (S321834463)

Winner of the International Saxophonist of the Year Award at the Montreux Jazz Festival and the BBC Radio Jazz Awards Rising Star in 2002.

Performer

Soweto Kinch

Production:: The Legend of Mike Smith (T0171958363)

Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch presents a staged performance of his latest album, with jazz improvisation, a driving hip hop score and choreography from Jonzi D. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins and Dante's Inferno, Soweto tells the story of Mike Smith, a young, aspiring MC caught in a world of temptation where the boundaries of reality and fantasy collide. An alto-saxophonist and MC, Soweto Kinch is one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians in both the British jazz and hip hop scenes. He has amassed an impressive list of accolades and awards on both sides of the Atlantic including a Mercury Music Prize nomination, two UMA Awards and a MOBO for best Jazz Act in 2003 and 2007. The Legend of Mike Smith promises to be an absorbing live music experience combining animated visuals and dance with long-awaited, brand-new material.

Producer	Birmingham Repertory Theatre (in association with The Albany)
Choreographer	Jonzi D
Director	Jonzi D
Performer	Tyrone Issac Stuart
Performer	Ricardo Da Silva

Listing:: L1089534044

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The Legend of Mike Smith

Award-winning jazz and hip hop star Soweto Kinch presents a staged performance of his latest album, with jazz improvisation, a driving hip hop score and choreography from Jonzi D. Inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins and Dante's Inferno, Soweto tells the story of Mike Smith, a young, aspiring MC caught in a world of temptation where the boundaries of reality and fantasy collide. An alto-saxophonist and MC, Soweto Kinch is one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians in both the British jazz and hip hop scenes. He has amassed an impressive list of accolades and awards on both sides of the Atlantic including a Mercury Music Prize nomination, two UMA Awards and a MOBO for best Jazz Act in 2003 and 2007. The Legend of Mike Smith promises to be an absorbing live music experience combining animated visuals and dance with long-awaited, brand-new material. The Studio

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