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8SIXTEEN32
8SIXTEEN32
Pioneering Grime Theatre not to be missed!
The Decypher Collective
Evoke, LCB, Professor D & RTkal
Based on real-life experiences, 8SIXTEEN32 follows four Grime MCs as they strive to balance creative ambitions with the daily grind. This lively fusion of word and comedy with a tailor-made score of beats, rhythms and melodies is a breath-taking, tongue-twisting tale of life and lyrics with a darker look at youth culture exploitation.
Created by The Decypher Collective with the cream of UK spoken word, poetry and music talent, this is pioneering Grime Theatre not to be missed.
Borne out of a unique 2 year creative development process, The Decypher Collective has established itself as Birmingham’s leading urban music and theatre outfit. Having toured nationally and internationally to festivals, clubs and theatres with their self-coined ‘Grime Theatre’ style, individually the artists also work in education, have released solo albums, produce music, write for theatre, DJ and host live events.
'The performance runs the gamut from ear-blisteringly loud to remarkably subtle, with some exciting complex vocal rhythms which require a precise musicality'
Birmingham Post 2008
Creative Team
Director & Design Concept – Leo Kay
Script Mentor & Additional Material – Polarbear
Composer & Musical Director – Mark de Clive-Lowe
Lighting Designer – Simon Bond
Artistic Director (Decypher Project) – Charlie Dark
Are you 13 - 19?
Friday 1 October
Take part in a free MC and spoken word workshop with the Decypher Collective before the show, then perform at our post-show Open Mic, hosted by the Albany Youth Forum. Text YOUR NAME + OPEN MIC to 07984 35582.
Free workshops available for schools.
Email Creative Learning for more information.
Free Theatre...
8SIXTEEN32 is part of the free theatre tickets scheme for persons under 26. So if you are under 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
