Black Victorians at the Guildhall (free event)

31 Aug - 02 Sep - 1pm and 6pm

Summary:

This powerful and moving dance performance by Artistic Director and Choreographer, Jeanefer Jean-Charles, inspired by nineteenth century studio photographs of black men, women and children.

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Website:
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Address

Guildhall Yard
London, EC2V 5AE

This powerful and moving dance performance by Artistic Director and Choreographer, Jeanefer Jean-Charles, inspired by nineteenth century studio photographs of black men, women and children.

Exploring a complex, but often forgotten black presence in pre-Windrush Britain, this performance calls attention to previously hidden figures and challenges historical and contemporary perceptions.

Presented in the resonant location of the Guildhall Yard, against the backdrop of London’s historic Guildhall, performances of Black Victorians will be accompanied by an outdoor exhibition and presented as part of the City of London Corporation Outdoor Arts Programme, A Thing of Beauty.

Each performance lasts approx. 40 minutes.

Presented by Greenwich + Docklands International Festival London's free, annual outdoor performing arts festival.