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Thursday 30 June 2022
Transport for London - Weekend travel advice
TO THE STREETS! PRINCIPAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR CHINA PLATE AND BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME'S NEW CONCERT MUSICAL THIS SUMMER
China
Plate and Birmingham Hippodrome are pleased to announce both the principal cast
and the West Midlands based associate creative team for their new concert
musical To The Streets!, an uplifting new musical by Roy Williams and Tim Sutton, based
on an original idea by Christopher Haydon, inspired by the 1963 Bristol Bus
Boycott, a pivotal moment in the UK’s civil rights history. These special concert
performances will take place between 19 – 28 August at Handsworth Park in Birmingham, Windmill
Hill, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, and West Park, Wolverhampton, as part of
the Birmingham 2022 Festival.
It’s 1963 and the Swinging Sixties have
arrived: The Beatles release their debut album, the mini skirt is born and the
Civil Rights movement is gaining ground in America. Back in the UK, the country
is emerging from the Big Freeze. As temperatures thaw, tensions are running
high in Bristol where the Omnibus Company refuses to employ Black or Asian
drivers or conductors. Paul Stephenson, an idealistic youth worker, takes to
the streets to stand up for equality. Lorraine, a teenager, newly arrived from
Jamaica, joins the fight and, in so doing, finds her voice and becomes part of
a movement that changes history. With an explosive, feel-good score bursting
with ska, calypso and rock ‘n’ roll… this is a story of standing up for what
you believe in, allyship, and – ultimately – finding joy.
Michael
Ahomka-Lindsay (The
Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – UK tour, Legally Blonde –
Regent’s Park) will play ‘Paul’, Jonathan Andre (The Lion King –
West End, The Wiz – Hope Mill Theatre) will play ‘Roy’, McCallam
Connell (The Playboy of the West Indies – Birmingham Rep, Small
Island – National Theatre) will play ‘Des’, Paul Kemble (School
of Rock – UK tour, Made in Dagenham – West End) will play ‘Bert’, Duane
Lamonte (Motown the Musical – West End, The Lion King – West
End) will play ‘Guy’, Jessie May (Mamma Mia! – West End and
international tour, Mame – Hope Mill Theatre) will play ‘Secretary’, Denise
Pitter (Guys and Dolls – West End, To Kill a Mockingbird –
Mercury Theatre, Colchester) will play ‘Pearl’, Charlotte St Croix (Hairspray
– UK tour, Decade – National Theatre) will play ‘Lorraine’, and Andy
Watkins (Kinky Boots – UK tour, Breakfast at Tiffany’s –
Curve, UK tour and West End) will play ‘Harry’.
To
the Streets! is directed by Christopher Haydon,
with book by Roy Williams, music and lyrics by Tim Sutton, design
by Soutra Gilmour and with choreography from Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe,
and produced in
association with Warwick Arts Centre, City of Wolverhampton Council and DRPG
Creative.
The creative team will be supported
by a fantastic team of associates - Nyasha Gudo (Associate Director), Melody
Sinclair (Associate Choreographer) and Aron Sood (Associate Music
Director), all of whom are based in the West Midlands. The principal cast will also perform
alongside a local community ensemble of singers and dancers, representative
of the city and region’s diversity, who are currently being cast via an open audition process,
with further details to be announced.
Ahead of the concert performances, which will be family friendly
and accessible to all, audience members will be invited to enjoy some food,
drink, DJ sets, plus music and entertainment from local arts organisations.
Roy Williams said, “History
is littered with forgotten stories, especially black stories which always
enrages me. The more important they are the angrier I become. The Bristol Bus
Boycott is such an important event in British history. The protestor’s actions
brought widespread attention to the problem of racism in Britain at the
time. Their success brought a profound and positive sense of hope for
the possibility of progress.”
Tim Sutton
said, “We are completely overwhelmed to have assembled such a brilliant cast
- we know they’re going to knock it out of the park.”
Christopher
Haydon said, “The
Bristol Bus Boycott was a momentous event in the history of civil rights in the
UK and was led by some truly extraordinary people. I am thrilled to have such a
talented ensemble of performers to capture these remarkable characters at such
a pivotal moment.”
Dannielle
‘Rhimes’ Lecointe
said, “Excitement is just the beginning of what I feel about bringing the
powerful story of the Bristol Bus Boycott to life. In such a time as this, with
a thrilling cast and special creative team, it feels so important to say what
we are about to! ”
Tickets for To The Streets! are on
sale now. To book tickets for Birmingham and Wolverhampton, visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com To book tickets for Coventry, visit www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
Wednesday 29 June 2022
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St Christopher’s Place gets ready for Summerscapes
ST CHRISTOPHER'S PLACE GETS READY FOR SUMMERSCAPES
With the summer season now in full flow, St Christopher’s Place is the perfect spot to soak up the sun. From sampling some Sri Lankan small plates on Hoppers’ outdoor terrace to cooling off with a Lebanese ice-cream at Festok, you’ll find an abundance of places to enjoy the summer weather.
As the season is heating up, we are looking forward to our Summerscapes campaign. From 21 July, St Christopher’s Place will be home to a 6 week celebration of summer – think urban oasis meets cool continental Europe!
Relax whilst enjoying special Summerscapes cocktails as St Christopher’s Place transforms for the season.
This month, we’re also pleased to welcome three great new arrivals to St Christopher’s Place: jewellery specialist, Bijoux De Mimi, men’s fashion and resort wear brand, LOVE BRAND & Co and electric motorcycle makers, Maeving.
DINE ALFRESCO ON HOPPERS' NEWLY OPENED TERRACE
Sri Lankan eatery, Hoppers, has opened their outdoor terrace for summer bookings. Sit back and enjoy sampling the new cocktail menu, with options exclusive to their St Christopher’s Place location.
Opt for one of the gin-based gems, including a refreshing Green Mango Collins enlivened with fresh mango and cinnamon.
Fancy a more bespoke journey into Hoppers’ Sri Lankan cuisine? Enjoy the Michelin Bib Gourmand feast, spotlighting the very best in signature classics and soon-to-be new favourites.
WHISTLES CELEBRATE PRIDE IN COLLABORATION WITH BROOKLYN ARTIST
To celebrate Pride month this June, Whistles have collaborated with Brooklyn-based illustrator, Shanée Benjamin, to create a bespoke window installation in their flagship St Christopher’s Place store. Bold and beautiful, the vibrant installation is brightening up the street and championing pride celebrations in the area.
Exclusively created for Whistles, a limited edition print by Shanée will be available in-store and online throughout the month. 100% of the proceeds raised will be donated to akt, a charity that focuses on providing safe homes and support for LGBTQ+ youth
WELCOMING LOVE BRAND & CO. POP UP TO ST CHRISTOPHER'S PLACE
Get your holiday must-haves at LOVE BRAND & Co.’s brand new pop-up store. The leading British men’s swim and resort wear brand loved by the likes of Orlando Bloom, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ronnie Wood and the Royal Family is our brand new definitive one-stop summer shop for the discerning traveller.
As well as menswear, the LOVE BRAND & Co. pop-up is also stocking womenswear and accessories. Partnering with M.A.B.E, Lexi London and Alicia Swim, the team have created ‘Love Brand Love’, a range of sustainable and eco-friendly women’s fashion.
The pop-up will be open until October.
DISCOVER NEW BRANDS AND MEET THE DESIGNERS AT PLATFORM
PLATFORM is a high-end concept store featuring a curation of independent and emerging designers, artists and makers. Head down to the store to enjoy a blend of luxury fashion, homeware and art.
The store aims to help you discover new brands - experience over 20 carefully selected brands based on sustainability, quality and design, meet the designers behind the brands and hear the stories behind their creations...
Selectively curated in a concept store style, PLATFORM offers a rotating selection of brands thoughtfully merchandised together.
The minimal aesthetic of the store focuses on sustainability, ethical production and design.
INTRODUCING REFRESHING PASSIONFRUIT, COOL DAISY AND COOLING CUCUMBER
Refresh and rejuvenate this summer with The Body Shop’s limited edition Vitamin C collection. The new ‘Passionfruit’ range brings you a gel shower scrub you can slather over skin to leave it feeling softer, smoother and hydrated with 48hr moisture, as well as a buttery body yogurt that helps keep skin feeling and smelling fresh all summer. The range also includes a body mist and shower gel.
Back by popular demand, the sweet smelling ‘Cool Daisy’ range is guaranteed to leave skin feeling cleansed, cool and petal-soft. For a super-refreshing instant hit of hydration, why not try a spritz of the new special edition body mist enriched with hyaluronic acid for lightweight hydration. The range also includes a nourishing body yoghurt and shower gel.
If that’s not all, the new ‘Cooling Cucumber’ eye sheet mask enables you to feel chilled and pampered in just 15 minutes.
NEW Summer Display: History of Make Up 💄 Express Yourself: Find Your Brand
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