VOX POX The Story of Flip Fraser, Shaw Theatre Oct 24 скачать в хорошем качестве

VOX POX The Story of Flip Fraser, Shaw Theatre Oct 24

What the Audience Said! The Story of Flip Fraser was performed at the Shaw Theatre on the 25th Oct 2024. A celebration of Flip Fraser on his birthday, 10 years after his passing on 31 August 2014. Audience members are asked three questions: 1. What did you like most about the event,and why? 2. Who would you recommend this event to and why? 3. How much would you rate this event out of 10? Synopsis of play: A Jamaican boy faces the struggles of the Windrush era, embarking on a lifelong mission to give a voice to Black youth. He launched The Voice newspaper at the 1982 Notting Hill Carnival and in 1987 brought his iconic musical show, Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame – 5,000 Years of Black History in One Night of Theatre, to audiences across the UK, the United States, and the Caribbean. This production chronicles his journey, from his childhood in Jamaica and arrival in the UK to his groundbreaking creative and community work in London. It highlights his profound impact on the Black community, using the arts and media as tools for education, entertainment, and empowerment. The evening started with a performance by the incredibly talented Neo-Soul singer EyeAm Sakred Soul; followed with the play "The Story of Flip Fraser" directed by Wil Johnson and a finale performance by the fabulous Leee John of Imagination. Hosted by the wonderful Angie Greaves, the evening was rounded off with the first Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame Award since Flip's passing. A tribute to the activist film maker Menelik Shabazz, with his daughter accepting the award presented by Rev Michael King. Black Heroes Foundation Trustee Claire Jackson was also presented with an award for her work and dedication for the foundation. Cast: Micah Abna Chanice Hird Stefan Wade Shannon Ward Producer & Writer: Dr Joyce Fraser OBE Co Producer & Co Writer: Veronica McKenzie Special thanks to our Sponsors: University of Greenwich Somerset House, Black Business Residency sponsored by Morgan Stanley Black Heroes Foundation: www.blackheroesfoundation.org A Black Heroes Foundation production © 2020