“What do a group of London yutes know about Jamaican Patois?”
“Clap dem!”
A group of young Black Londoners are tasked with rebooting Miss Lou Bennett’s iconic television programme - Ring Ding. A pilot episode about Jamaica, about London, and the 7556km long cultural knowledge gap the diaspora knows too well.
Presented by the I’NA SUIT YOU collective, this sparkling new multi-narrative ensemble piece offers an insightful look into young people’s desire to learn their own culture and the extent they’ll go to do so.
Written by the young collective with dramaturgy by Curmiah St Catherine and directed by Nubia Assata Shayaam-Smith.
There will be a post-show Q&A in the bar with Lamesha Ruddock (Creative Director of Blemme Fatale Productions), moderated by Tamera Heron (Founder of Cold Islanders) on 7th September, 8.15pm. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.
Upcycled denim bags made by Kaila Gordon will be available for purchase before and after each performance.
Artist info:
Produced by Blemme Fatale Productions:
Instagram: @blemmefataleproductions
Twitter: @FATALEBLEMME
Credits
Written and performed by Tarah Johnson, Freya Shury-Smith, Mia Thompson, Kobi Watson and Kaila Gordon.
Directed by Nubia Assata
Dramaturgy by Curmiah St Catherine
Design by Lamesha Ruddock
Sound Design by Sharif Khalid
Lighting Design by Olamtu Jabbie
Vocal Coach: Rayon Johnson
Stage Manager: Niquelle LaTouche
Assistant Stage Manager: Davinia Isaac
Historians: Natalie Fagan-Brown and Liz Millman
Producer: Blemme Fatale Productions
Date: 7th (post-show Q&A at 8.15pm), 8th & 9th Sept 2023
Time: 7.30pm - 8pm
Duration: 30min
Age Guidance: 14+
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