Windrush: Movement of the People
Synopsis
Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre’s performance of Sharon Watson’s Windrush: Movement of the People toured the UK to wide acclaim. Now captured on film and screening at LIFF 2019, the performance is the first contemporary dance work to explore the narrative of the arrival of SS Empire Windrush that brought the first Caribbean migrants to the UK. The work is a lively celebration of the rise of multicultural Britain and features an uplifting soundtrack from calypso, jazz, gospel and reggae with original music created by Christella Litras and features set and costume design by Eleanor Bull.
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- Director
- Sharon Watson, Ross MacGibbon
- Original Title
- Windrush: Movement of the People
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharon Watson, Ross MacGibbon
Martin Collins
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Collins
Producer
Sharon Watson
Director
Ross MacGibbon
Director
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What is Windrush: Movement of the People about?
Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre’s performance of Sharon Watson’s Windrush: Movement of the People toured the UK to wide acclaim. Now captured on film and screening at LIFF 2019, the performance is the first contemporary dance work to explore the narrative of the arrival of SS Empire Windrush that brought the first Caribbean migrants to the UK. The work is a lively celebration of the rise of multicultural Britain and features an uplifting soundtrack from calypso, jazz, gospel and reggae with original music created by Christella Litras and features set and costume design by Eleanor Bull.
Who directed Windrush: Movement of the People?
Windrush: Movement of the People was directed by Sharon Watson, Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Windrush: Movement of the People?
The principal cast of Windrush: Movement of the People includes Natalie Alleston, Asmara Cammock, Aaron Chaplin, Jasmine Gordon, Carmen Vazquez Marfil.
When was Windrush: Movement of the People released and how long is it?
Windrush: Movement of the People was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 52m.