Black History Month at the Hackney Empire & Ocean

Sunday, 14 October 2007 18:01

October is Black History Month and the Hackney Empire Theatre in East London have a host of productions that will definitely interest you. We hope that you will go along and check out some of these plays and musicals.

Become A Man
Hackney Empire Studio 15/10/2007 to 20/10/2007
Show Time: 7:30pm/ 2:30 pm schools £12/ £8 concs/ £4.50 schools

When Frederick Douglass arrived in Britain in 1845 he was on the run from his owner. Because the transatlantic slave trade had been legally abolished most people thought that slavery was a dead issue. Frederick knew differently, and he had the memories and the scars to prove it. He had written the story of his life to prove that slavery was still alive. He had a mission; to argue that if slavery still existed anywhere in the world it was everyones concern. For 2 years he toured Britain and changed public opinion. As he changed the minds of others, however, Frederick Douglass had choices to make about his own life. Choices that went to the heart of who he thought he was as a husband, a father, a friend, a political activist as a man. This play explores the dilemmas and passions at the heart of one of historys great struggles, and one of historys great figures.

BBC Concert Orchestra Gospel According To Broadway Concert
Hackney Empire 16/10/2007 to 16/10/2007
Show Time: 7:30pm £12.50 - £20, £17.50, £12.50

The BBC Concert Orchestra performs a special Gospel concert for the launch of the Gospel According to Broadway.

The Harlem Gospel Ensemble, The London Community Choir and Americas Michael Terry Singers team up with the BBC Concert Orchestra in celebrating this exciting new anthology of the Greatest Hits of African American Sacred Music with a classical touch as conceived and directed by Broadway Choral director/arranger Chapman Roberts. Featuring tributes to Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, Mahalia Jackson and other world acclaimed gospel/spiritual composers, and arrangers.

Chapman Roberts Concept
The Gospel According To Broadway
Hackney Empire 18/10/2007 to 20/10/2007
Show Time: 7:30PM £20 - £10.50

The Gospel According to Broadway- The Harlem Gospel Ensemble, The London Community Choir and Americas Michael Terry Singers celebrate this exciting new anthology of the Greatest Hits of African American Sacred Music with a classical touch as conceived and directed by Broadway Choral director/ arranger Chapman Roberts.-featuring tributes to Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, Mahalia Jackson and other world acclaimed gospel/ spiritual composers, and arrangers.

Mind Blowing Decisions
Hackney Empire 22/10/2007 to 23/10/2007
Show Time: 7PM £15/£12

This is a story about a young streetwise nineteen year old whose intentions are to make it as a big MC/rapper. See what happens to this bright young hopeful, what mind blowing decisions he has to make. A play by Danny Gayle for the New Leader Foundation, written and directed by: Victor Romeo Evans. Supported by the Arts Council and CCRJ.

Gospel Grand Summit - All Nations Praise

OCEAN 2 24/10/07
Session 1 starts: 4.30pm 5.30pm Session 2 starts: 5.45pm 7.30pm. Registration required £5. Light refreshments included.

All Nations Praise heralds the launch of a new worship conference bringing a fresh approach and focus on Londons diverse worshipping community. The conference is a response to the growth of churches & small fellowships where a second language is used and an increasing number of songs contain more than one language. This first introductory event marks the start of future gatherings under this title. Hosted by Worship leader Muyiwa Olarewaju of Riversongz and award winning World Beat radio presenter/producer and journalist George Luke.

English Touring Opera - Bridgetower
Hackney Empire 25/10/2007 to 25/10/2007
Show Time: 19.30 £27.50 - £10

A new jazz opera by Julian Joseph and Mike Phillips

ETOs new opera commemorates the 200th anniversary of the act abolishing the slave trade in Britain. Composed by celebrated jazz musician Julian Joseph and written by author Mike Phillips, Bridgetower stars Cleveland Watkiss as the remarkable eighteenth century black musician. Born into slavery, Bridgetower became the prodigy of the Prince Regent, friend of Beethoven, violin virtuoso, and composer. Featuring jazz and classically trained singers including Jonathan Peter Kenny (ETOs Tolomeo, Midsummer Nights Dream), and the Julian Joseph Big Band.

Gospel Grand Summit Workshop Night

OCEAN 1 26/10/07
Show starts: 8pm 10pm. Tickets: £5 in advance £8 at the door

What happens when you bring together 5 of the leading Black worship leaders in the UK? Find out at this exceptional night of eclectic music. Combining their African and Caribbean influences, Noel Robinson, Muyiwa, Mark Beswick, David Daniel and Roger & Sam Grandison, bring together their most popular songs into a unique sharing of each others original compositions. Songs like, Our God Is Good, Awesome Wonder, Praise Awaits For Thee, True Praises, Holy Is The Lord Almighty. A night which affirms the breadth and depth of the vocal and musical virtuoso that is nurtured and rooted in church. Its ready to explode onto a wider music scene into a powerful new movement!

Gospel Grand Summit - Main Industry Day
OCEAN 1, 2 AND 3 27/10/07

Industry, Afternoon Showcase & Workshop Sessions 9am 5.30pm. SummitUP Gospel Concert 8-10pm Delegate Rate: £40 (includes all activities, workshops & show on Saturday); SummitUP Gospel Concert only : £10 Ground, £15 Balcony

The busiest day of Gospel Grand Summit. A packed programme of industry-insider activities including panel discussions and workshops. A chance to network & do business. Artistes from all around the UK will feature in afternoon showcases, and at night the SummitUP Gospel Concert hosts some of the best names and emerging talent on the gospel scene. This includes Cie (Birmingham), Four Kornerz (London), SoL (Leeds), and Nicole (Manchester). International guest from the USA Jazzy Jordan (CEO Verity Record Label) and leading US Gospel publicist Wanda G Gebrehiwot (Wanda G Public Relations), will join UK industry leaders Juliet Fletcher, Roy Francis, Beresford Dawkins, James Freeman and others.

Gospel Grand Summit - SHIRLEY CAESAR & TYE TRIBBETT and G.A.

Hackney Empire 28/10/07
Doors Open 18:30 Show starts:19:30 Tickets: £28 and £20

The fourth Gospel Grand Summit 2007 closes on a high note with a concert night featuring the Queen of Gospel the incomparable Shirley Caesar with her band and singers. The audience will experience a rare live performance in London from one of the greatest living legends of the original sounds of Gospel. Shirley began singing from a very young age and grew up performing around famous gospel luminaries like Clara Ward and the great Mahalia Jackson. She is joined by one of the most sensational gospel performers to hit the US scene today - Tye Tribbett and The Greater Anointing (his singers). Plus additional special guests from the UK and supporting artistes from (sponsor) Zoe Records roster.

VENUE INFORMATION

Hackney Empire 291 Mare St, London, E8 1EJ
Ocean 1,2,3 270 Mare St, London, E8 !HE
Bookings 020 8985 2424 www.hackneyempire.co.uk
www.ticketweb.co.uk 08700 600 100

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