To mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the first Windrush generation to the UK, Rush Theatre Company will be touring their critically acclaimed production RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey. As part of this tour, the Company will perform at The Festival Theatre in early July.
In sharing the chronicle accounts of the Company’s forefathers and celebrating their heroic achievements, the show takes you on a powerful journey through the history of Jamaica, highlighting Caribbean traditions, the influence of calypso, gospel, reggae, ska and the impact it had on Black British culture.
Learn the history and experiences of the first Windrush Generation uniquely told by narrator comedian, John Simmit. The show, directed by Orvil Pinnock, features vocals from Ika and Janice Williamson accompanied by the JA Reggae Band.
Edinburgh date is Saturday 8th July at the Festival Theatre and tickets can be booked at www.rushtheatrecompany.co.uk
Remaining TOUR DATES 2023 are:
June
Tue 20th York Theatre Royal
Thu 22nd Wolverhampton Grand (will be signed for the deaf)
Fri 23rd Hackney Empire, London in association with the National Windrush Museum
Wed 28th Dunstable, The Grove
July
Sat 8th Edinburgh, Festival Theatre
September
Fri & Sat 1st & 2nd 0xford Playhouse
Sat 9th Watford, Palace
Sat 30th Hexagon, Reading
October
Wed 4th Doncaster CAST
Sat 7th Croydon, Fairfield Halls
Sat 21st Wembley, London as part of Windrush 75th Anniversary event
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