Arts

Maestros make magic

In a coup for the University, choreographer Darren Johnston showcases his multimedia spectacular Outre on Saturday 24 May in the Lakeside Theatre, presenting a distinctly altered theatrical world where music hall meets end of the pier freak show with startling and hauntingly original choreography.

There is just one week to recover from this breathtaking experience before Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara take to the stage on Saturday 31 May. Best known for playing guitar in Robert Plant’s band Strange Sensation, Justin Adams has collaborated with Gambian master musician Juldeh Camara. The music draws upon the musicians’ deep roots and vastly varied experience creating a unique mix of blues, rock and traditional Gambian music.

The lunchtime concert season concludes on Tuesday 20 May when Sasha Grynyuk, winner of the Haverhill Sinfonia competition 2007 on piano lines up a performance including works from Debussy and Chopin.

For tickets please call: 01206 873621 or email: arts@essex.ac.uk.

Sword fights at the Tower

Second-year BA Specialist Performance Skills (Stage Combat) students are staging The Essex Rebellion at the Tower of London this month.

History joins forces with imagination for this joint project between East 15 and The Royal Armouries at the Tower of London. The second-year students will be creating a production based around the events leading up to, including and following on from the Essex Rebellion of 1601.

Audiences can journey through the Tower to meet the key players and witness scenes of intrigue, conspiracy, duels and fights.

The Essex Rebellion at the Tower of London runs throughout the day during Tower of London opening hours, Tuesday 27 May to Saturday 31 May. Please note: there is no fee for the performance but usual entry rates to the Tower of London apply.