Jonzi D - Lyrikal Fearta. 2 Programmes

Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Jonzi D returns to his creative roots to perform his ‘lyrikal fearta’.

Jonzi is launching out on his own again, returning to the stage after ten years as a creator of sharp, relevant and poetic dance theatre with two programmes of works made up of past hits and new creations. Working with a small team of performers and a live band, both evenings will have music, poetry, movement, politics and wit; promising a rare insight into arguably the best known figure and advocate of UK hip hop dance.

Lyrikal Fearta – Redux
Thu 18 – Sat 20 Oct at 8pm
Lyrikal Fearta – Redux will revisit some of Jonzi’s best known works, including Guilty, Shoota, Safe, Classroom, The Fast Lane and Cracked Mirror.
The bill will also include Aeroplane Man, the true story of a young black man’s global quest to find his spiritual homeland and Silence the Bitchin’, a rap battled illustrated, line by line, by two dancers.
Age Guidance: 16+ (contains strong language and content some audiences may find disturbing)

The Letter and Other Works
Thu 25 – Sat 27 Oct at 8pm
This bill of new works will include the world premiere of The Letter, a work commissioned by Sadler’s Wells, which explores Jonzi’s response to being offered an MBE in the New Years Honours List and his subsequent refusal to accept it. It will be his first solo theatre work in 17 years.
Age Guidance: 16+ (contains strong language and content some audiences may find disturbing)

Post Show Talks
Friday 19 and Friday 26 October
With Jonzi D and Sadler’s Wells Artistic Programmer and Producer Emma Gladstone.
Free to same-day ticket holders.