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MERCY MADONNA OF MALAWI
An African Dance Musical. “Hilarious, heartbreaking, unmissable”. A collaboration between Malawi’s most exciting reggae star and Scotland’s John Kielty, winner of the Cameron Mackintosh Award for Best New Musical in Scotland. The true story of the girl Madonna adopted and the case that divided the world. A modern day African Annie. The moral maze when celebrity and poverty collide. '...an emotional rollercoaster.'
Preview Aug 6 15:00 (1hr) £10.00(£10.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 7-31 15:00 (1hr) £12.00(£10.00) (£5.00 C)
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RANGANIKA, ISLAND OF DANCE
Sri Lanka's back in town! The pulsating rhythm of traditional drums. The vibrancy of young dancers in striking indigenous costumes, performing trance like rituals with fire and devil masks. All combine to produce mesmerising show.
Preview Aug 6 16:30 (1hr) £8.00(£5.00)
Aug 7-9,11-16,18-23,25-30 16:30 (1hr) £10.00(£8.00) (£5.00 C)
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A TOWN CALLED ADDIS
Azmari songs, Ethiojazz, 70s Reggae to 90s Afropop, from the music
halls and nightclubs of Addis Ababa. Count Dubulah transports you with
his 9-piece collective direct from Ethiopia. Dance into the African
night.
***** (Independent)
Preview Aug 6 19:20 (1hr 10mins) £10.00(£8.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 7-26 19:20 (1hr 10mins) £12.00(£10.00) (£5.00 C)
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CAPOEIRA KNIGHTS: THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL
The award-winning six packs return. 'Spectacular dance show ... packed with muscle, backflips, blistering samba beats ... a big hunk of upbeat Brazilian soul. A jaw-dropping performance' (Scotsman). A Capoeira explosion. Brazilliant!
Preview Aug 6 21:00 (1hr 10mins) £12.00(£10.00) (£5.00 C)Aug 7-27,31 21:00 (1hr 10mins) £15.00(£12.00) (£5.00 C)
Aug 28-30 21:00 (1hr 10mins) £18.00(£14.00) (£7.00 C)
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CREOLE CHOIR OF CUBA
Undiscovered voices of the Caribbean. Extraordinary voices, exquisite
harmonies, thrilling percussion, spectacular evening of music and
dance. Sensational choir preserves musical treasures from Haiti,
Dominica, Cuba, Brazil and sings today's sizzling latin hits.
'The Latin Soweto!'
Aug 7-31 18:00 (50mins) £15.00(£12.00) (£5.00 C)
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SAMBA SENE AND DIWAN
World party music with Senegalese soul. Afrobeats, jazzy grooves,
impassioned vocals by charismatic singer Samba Sene, infectious guitar
licks, sassy horns, pinch of ska and irresistible dance grooves.
'Smooth African funk' (Skinny). 'African party central' (Herald).
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THE CHURCH OF SALSA
World's hottest latin club featuring live music from legendary Cuban band Sonora la Calle and the sensational Sister Samba from Brazil. Dance the night away to the sensational sounds of salsa, samba, afro-reggae. Everybody fiesta!
Aug 12-13,19-20,26-27 22:30 (1hr) £5.00
Aug 14-15,21-22,28-29 22:30 (1hr) £10.00
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