Devised/directed/choreographed by Judy Gordon.
Musical Direction by Emma Finlay. 
Moving image design and installation by David Barnett

A snatch of remembered music whisks you back in time or right across continents. A moving and humorous portrayal of the memories and experiences of 25 local men and women, aged 25 to 75 from many cultures and countries in the world, most performing for the first time. This dynamic performance mixed live performance with projected images and live camera work as the storytellers presented their personal history through multi-lingual song, words, live and recorded music and dance from round the world.





Performed: August 04 The Albany, London – Premiere. 
July 04 Lewisham People’s Day (The Albany Stage) – highlights
August 04 Capital Age Festival, London Southbank
In partnership with the Albany, funded by Lewisham and ALG.

" I particularly enjoyed meeting new people and taking part in the workshops,
also singing with others. "

" Finally to do something I always wanted to.
Devising, rehearsal, costume, singing, dancing and final delivery. "

From the audience survey:

" Loved the staging of it- the simplicity, the symbolism of the costumes. "

" I liked the mix of ages, multi-media and the teamwork between the community performers "

" Entertaining, emotive, expressive. An insight into the hopes and dreams of
individuals  from our wider community. "

" Really enjoyed the  deeply personal insight into the actors’ lives and stories. "

" Honest, and many moments of beauty… lots of images will stay with me. "

" The link to international influences and experiences was very powerful "

" Very good and thought provoking… we all has a sense of our history in the performance. "
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