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Desert Boy
Desert Boy
They say your life flashes in front of you just before you die. But supposing it's not just your life. Supposing it's someone else's...
A new play by Mojisola Adebayo.
Soldier Boy's in a deep situation. Minding his own on the streets of Deptford, he collides with the wrong crowd and meets trouble. Just one more hoody with a knife in his belly, he lies crying for his mother on a riverbank. Instead his cries are heard by the long-dead Desert Man, from Mali 300 years ago...
This is the start of an amazing trip, from the chaos and crime of London streets to the stench of slave ships on the open seas and the chains of cotton plantations in America's Deep South. Man and boy share the absurdity and brutality of their history in order to shape thier future.
Shot with killer voices, singing across the ages from Mali to hip hop, from slave songs to rap, Desert Boy is a funny, fantastic and provoking new musical epic.
Written by Mojisola Adebayo, music and direction by Felix Cross.
Post Show Talk Backs
Thursday 6 & 13 May - with the creative team and guests
After Party with DJs
Fridays 7 & 14 May
BSL interpreted performance, Thursday 13 May
Free Theatre...
Desert Boy is part of the free theatre tickets scheme for persons between 14 and 26. The Albany is offering you a chance to come and see a show for absolutely nothing, what's not to like?
Places are limited, therefore call the box office now on 020 8692 4446.
To view all events that are part of this scheme and see full terms and conditions, click here
Relevant Extras, Projects & Courses...
TAKEOVER - Theatre Impro Workshop
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
Theatre Impro Workshop, 6pm - 8.30pm - Tickets FREE!
(£3 returnable deposit required)
If you want perform at Match of the Lyricists or are interested in impro, comedy or drama then come and get prepped at this workshop where you will learn the basics of improvisation and free styling.
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
TAKEOVER - Forum Theatre Masterclass
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
Forum Theatre Masterclass, 10am - 5pm
Tickets - £30 limited £5 tickets available for 13 - 19 year olds from south east London
With Adrian Jackson, founder and artistic director of Cardboard Citizens, a theatre company which works particularly with homeless and ex-homeless people.
An introduction to a range of games and exercises leading to short interactive Forum. Theatre piece based around the issues of Yard Girl.
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
TAKEOVER - Technical Theatre Taster
TAKEOVER Workshops - All workshops are open to young people
ages between 13 - 25 years, of all abilities.
Technical Theatre Taster, 5 – 7pm - Tickets FREE!
(£3 returnable deposit required)
Want to work behind the scenes? Get a back stage tour of the Albany and a taster of lighting, sound and stage management with the TAKEOVER Production Team and find out about future work experience opportunities on Albany events.
To book, contact the Albany box office on 020 8692 4446.
