SHIFT + SPACE | Up In The Mango Trees
Schedule
Fri Jun 28 2024 at 07:30 pm to Sat Jun 29 2024 at 08:45 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Theatre Deli | London, EN
A young disabled woman is the first to run for Saint Lucia's prestigious title of Carnival Queen.About this Event
Friday 28th June 7.30pm - 8.45pm and Saturday 29th June 7.30pm - 8.45pm
Tas’xi life revolves around college, MaMae’s stall and observing the streets of Passae Valley known as Smelly Valley where she grew up. She sees how the hooding's rule the roads, how sex is forcibly sold for mere portion of daily bread, and lack of governmental support, she hopes to make a change somehow, but for a disabled woman in the Caribbean that is nothing more than a dream.
But when Michael steps in, that dream seems a little bit more tangible. As they fire remarks towards each other, he pushes her to see her true potential.
And with the help of her fierce MaMae and secure faith, Tas’xi takes the stage but not without many hurdles along the way.
Age guidance: This performance is recommended for ages 12+
Content warning: Flashing lights, brief topic on child exploitation
Interval: The artist will confirm nearer the time if this performance will have an interval.
Post show discussion: This performance has a 30 minute post show discussion.
Tickets: Tickets are £10 and available through eventbrite
<h4>Accessibility</h4>See our Accessibility Guide for information about access in our venue.
Britny Virginia is an international poet, writer, self-published author, film and theatre maker and creative workshop facilitator. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Britny uses her passion for the arts and her own lived experience to ensue confidence in others who have similar experiences as herself. Her work centres around disability, culture and faith. She has worked with the likes of Graeae Theatre Company, St. Lucia Youth Development and Sports, Greenwich Docklands International Festival, and Theatre Peckham to name a few. She has just completed the production of her short film 'Dancing Shoes'. She hopes to change the world one story at a time.
www.britnyvirginiaa.com
Instagram: @britnyvirginiaa
Twitter: @britnyvirginiaa
This performance is part of the SHIFT+SPACE programme
Theatre Deli’s SHIFT+SPACE programme is a free performance opportunity for artists to present their work that needs an audience to develop, where artists keep 100% of the Box Office!
Find out more about the SHIFT+SPACE programme here.
Where is it happening?
Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall Street, London, United KingdomGBP 10.00
