Distant Drums by Whispered Tales
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure proudly presents a season of spectacular outdoor arts, brought to you through a partnership with the Without Walls consortium and the Circulate Consortium.
Join us this autumn at a variety of locations across Redbridge to be wowed by mesmerising light installations, breath-taking performances and magical, playful sculptures.
To ensure the safety of all audiences we encourage audiences to follow social distancing guidelines and to wear a face covering. Please note that the times listed below are a guide. There will be regular breaks for the performers.
About the event
The story of Reggae Sound System culture - the beating heart of Caribbean-rooted music. Distant Drums is a dynamic and thought-provoking performance that tells the story of Reggae Sound System culture and its role in the fight for racial equality. A handcrafted bespoke sound system stands proudly on a statue plinth. As the speakers power up, digital screens appear within the stack and through animated films transport the audience from Africa to the Caribbean and finally to the shores of the UK.
Written by Madu Messenger, narrated by Macka B, choreographed by Donald Edwards with a distinctive Dub soundtrack by Vibronics, Distant Drums promises to be an exhilarating performance not to be missed.
This programme is being presented as part of Black History Month and is also included in the Redbridge Outdoor Arts programme.
Date: Saturday 23 October
Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Community Pitch, Ilford High Road
Recovery Poems by Emergency Exit Arts
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure proudly presents a season of spectacular outdoor arts, brought to you through a partnership with the Without Walls consortium and the Circulate Consortium.
Join us this autumn at a variety of locations across Redbridge to be wowed by mesmerising light installations, breath-taking performances and magical, playful sculptures.
To ensure the safety of all audiences we encourage audiences to follow social distancing guidelines and to wear a face covering. Please note that the times listed below are a guide. There will be regular breaks for the performers.
About the event
An inspiring light installation, visiting public spaces throughout the city.
How do we commemorate what’s been lost as we start to take tentative steps to coming out of lockdown? What do we want to hold onto and grow? What positive changes can we make to society and the natural environment as we recover from the pandemic?
Through talking and listening to communities, artists Robert Montgomery and Deanna Rodger have created an inspiring light poem that will visit public spaces this autumn. Catch it live in Redbridge as it makes it way across the borough.
As this is a mobile installation, times for each location are approximate. Regular updates will be published on social media to help you plan.
11am-1pm Ken Aston Square
1pm-2.30pm Spot them driving around the borough
2.30pm-4.30pm Wanstead
4.30pm-6pm Spot them driving around the borough
6pm-8pm Ilford Town Centre
Date: Saturday 30 October
Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Various Locations
