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In 1980s Prague, nothing is more dangerous than jazz - but Dansky just can't stop listening to it. Tired of being controlled by the hardline Communist authorities and fascinated by a culture he's never known, Dansky finds himself drawn into the Jazz Section, an elusive group of musicians who have banded together to fight against censorship.

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Joy Gingell, Laurence Stannard, Mariam Abdel-Razek
Lyrics(s): Joy Gingell, Laurence Stannard, Mariam Abdel-Razek

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Archive listings for The Jazz Section (2021)

Work type: Play.

T0892852177

This new actor-muso jazz spectacular features a rebellious original score, based on the true story of Karel Srp's and Vladimir Kouril's jazz revolution.Producer Ryan J Productions. Producer Rachael Nolan (in association with Theatre Poco a Poco). Director Joy Gingell. Musical Director Laurence Stannard. Performer Arthur Goggin (Karel). Performer Paul Storrs (Vladmir). Performer Lydia Clay-White (Emili). Performer Fintan Quinn (Dansky). Performer Rachel Oyawale (Masita).

19 Oct 21 to 23 Oct 21

Union Theatre, Inner London :: V1167
listing details L01021438375

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