The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady
‘A joyful celebration of movement [...] it’s a delight to be caught up in it, swept up in a wave with the simple pleasure of synchrony, community and great music.’ – The Guardian
Celebrate the sensuality and power of jazz. Share the floor with a company of outstanding dancers and a 12-piece live band as Clod Ensemble and Nu Civilisation Orchestra join together to present Charles Mingus’ iconic 1963 masterpiece, The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, widely considered to be one of the greatest records of all time. Lose yourself in the music, get up and dance or take a seat and soak up the atmosphere with a drink. Everyone, including wallflowers, is welcome.
What to expect: This is a standing event. Audiences are invited to join in and dance if they want to, or can step back and watch the show. There are a limited number of unreserved tables available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating will be prioritised for audience members with reduced mobility and access needs.
BSL interpreted by Jacqui Beckford on Sun 17 May.
**Stage timings are subject to change
About Clod Ensemble and Nu Civilisation Orchestra
Clod Ensemble is an award-winning performance company led by director Suzy Willson and composer Paul Clark. Since 1995, they have developed a highly original performance language, blending movement, dance, sound, and theatre. Their ambitious and finely crafted performance projects have been presented at renowned venues across the world including Tate Modern, Southbank Centre, Sadler’s Wells, Public Theater New York, Venice Architecture Biennale and Serralves Museum, Porto.
Nu Civilisation Orchestra was founded in 2008 by Artistic Director Dr Gary Crosby OBE and is led by Musical Director, Peter Edwards. Since then, the Orchestra has earned a reputation as a shapeshifting, cutting-edge ensemble. Refusing to be bound by genre or scale, it metamorphoses into a new format as each new project is unveiled.
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Featuring bespoke compositions by Romarna Campbell, Peter Edwards and Paul Clark
Suzy Willson Artistic Director Clod Ensemble / Director
Peter Edwards Musical Director Nu Civilisation Orchestra / Composer / Piano
Gary Crosby Artistic Director Nu Civilisation Orchestra / Upright Bass
Paul Clark Artistic Director Clod Ensemble / Composer
Hansjörg Schmidt Lighting design
Marianthi Hatzikidi Costume design
Sarah Blenkinsop Set design
The original production premiered at Shoreditch Town Hall as part of EFG London Jazz Festival. Supported using public funding through Arts Council England’s National Portfolio programme.
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