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1800s, West Africa. The British have begun their colonisation. As the people are forced to conform, young Abeni stands alone in resisting the unwelcome strength of the Empire. 1960s, London. The swinging sixties brings music, modernity, and new cultures to post-war Britain. A generation of Caribbeans are invited into the city, excited for new horizons and opportunity. Missy joins them, quickly discerning the obstacles keeping her from settling into her new home. 2018, London. In order to be closer to University, Aya moves in with her grandmother, Missy, on a run-down council estate. But is their newly found shared companionship on shaky ground, as profit is to be made from the place they call home? Through the eyes of three women, Abeni, Missy and Aya, Rush tells their story as it spans across the generations. Connected in ancestry, united in ‘spirit' but divided by experiences of oppression echoing across the centuries.T01816823427Combining music, movement, dance and multi-media, Rush is a powerful production created and developed by Chickenshed's diverse creative team and student groups.Design Andrew Caddies. Sound Phil Haines. Design Andrew Caddies (video). Design Phil Haines (video). Music Dave Carey. Other Zeeta Jacobs (production manager). Costume Emma Gale. Performer Natsai Gurupira (Missy). Performer Amber Ogunsaya (Young Missy). Performer Cara McInanny (Aya). Performer Grace Wariola (Abeni). Performer Jack Alder (Stephen). Performer Jonny Morton (Colonel Mandeville). Performer Cerys Lambert (Persephone). Performer Matthew Lyons (Reverend Ledwell). | |
| 9 Mar 23 to 25 Mar 23 | ChickenShed, Outer London :: V349 listing details L0831630729 |
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