Toussaint To Move Free
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A joyful, immersive dance show celebrating reggae and its radical history
Free embarks on a quest to challenge the confines of borders, flags and occupied lands, to discover joy in the darkest hour. Akeim Toussaint Buck combines the worlds of reggae dub culture and contemporary dance in a high energy immersive performance.
The dancers move to the drumming heartbeat of Nyabinghi rhythms, vibrating their bodies. Celebrating reggae’s global injection that has ignited revolutions since the 60s, the show features original music in the reggae dub style with hints of jazz influences, written and performed by Buck and The Magnificence. You’re invited to gather, skank and lively up yourself, until we’re all free.
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Free is co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells, Transform and ARC Stockton (via The Make New Work Programme, supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation) and the development was funded via Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants.
Header image description: Five people are mid-jump against a plain background, wearing casual colorful clothing and displaying energetic body language.
Header image © Solomon Charles-Kelly
Audio Described Performances
There are a limited number of Stalls seats reserved for partially sighted patrons, and headsets available for those wishing to listen to the audio description, please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you wish to book these optionsRelaxed Performances
A Relaxed Performance is a less formal theatre experience for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a show. They support noise and movement within the auditorium during a show, re-entry when needed so house lights are left on throughout, and a separate chill-out space for anyone who might need it at any time during their visit. We also provide a Visual Story so people can familiarise themselves with the theatre and key details about the show in advance.Touch Tour
Visually impaired patrons can go on a Touch Tour before the performance. Your tour guide will take you backstage, or onto the stage itself, to feel costumes and pieces of the set and learn more about the production.
Sadler’s Wells East Lates: Free Late
Featuring One Love Orchestra
Friday 7 November, 8.30pm – midnight
When the performance ends, the night begins. Join us for East Lates.
After the powerful journey of Toussaint to Move’s Free, the One Love Orchestra will turn The Dance Floor into an epic reggae dance party.
Playing original music from the show and more, get ready for the big energy of live reggae, jazz and dub music.
Gather, skank and lively up yourself, till we are all Free.
Did you know?
Skank is a dance style associated with ska, ska punk, hardcore punk, reggae, and originated in Jamaican dance halls in the 60s.
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Performances
Sadler’s Wells East Late After the performance a late-night party will take over The Dance Floor and foyer. Free and open to all.
Audio Described Performances
There are a limited number of Stalls seats reserved for partially sighted patrons, and headsets available for those wishing to listen to the audio description, please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you wish to book these optionsRelaxed Performances
A Relaxed Performance is a less formal theatre experience for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a show. They support noise and movement within the auditorium during a show, re-entry when needed so house lights are left on throughout, and a separate chill-out space for anyone who might need it at any time during their visit. We also provide a Visual Story so people can familiarise themselves with the theatre and key details about the show in advance.Touch Tour
Visually impaired patrons can go on a Touch Tour before the performance. Your tour guide will take you backstage, or onto the stage itself, to feel costumes and pieces of the set and learn more about the production.Audio Described Performances
There are a limited number of Stalls seats reserved for partially sighted patrons, and headsets available for those wishing to listen to the audio description, please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you wish to book these optionsRelaxed Performances
A Relaxed Performance is a less formal theatre experience for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a show. They support noise and movement within the auditorium during a show, re-entry when needed so house lights are left on throughout, and a separate chill-out space for anyone who might need it at any time during their visit. We also provide a Visual Story so people can familiarise themselves with the theatre and key details about the show in advance.Touch Tour
Visually impaired patrons can go on a Touch Tour before the performance. Your tour guide will take you backstage, or onto the stage itself, to feel costumes and pieces of the set and learn more about the production.
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