Scoop October 2011
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==SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER, UNA in The CUBE AT THE FORUM== | ==SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER, UNA in The CUBE AT THE FORUM== | ||
Dr Mark Zeitoun will talk on ‘Water and Conflict in the Middle East’ | Dr Mark Zeitoun will talk on ‘Water and Conflict in the Middle East’ | ||
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| + | ==Sunday 30th October CALL MR ROBESON: A LIFE WITH SONGS 7.30pm, Norwich Puppet Theatre== | ||
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| + | Written and performed by Tayo Aluko. | ||
| + | A musical biography of Paul Robeson’s life narrated and sung by Tayo | ||
| + | Aluko. Tickets £12/£10 concessions available from the Norwich Puppet | ||
| + | Theatre. | ||
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| + | Paul Robeson is a great and famous actor, singer and civil rights | ||
| + | campaigner. When he gets too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s | ||
| + | liking he is branded a traitor to his country, is harassed and denied | ||
| + | opportunities to perform or travel. | ||
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| + | The show features some famous songs and speeches, including a dramatic | ||
| + | rendition of Ol’ Man River and a spectacularly defiant testimony to the | ||
| + | Senate House Un-American Activities Committee. | ||
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| + | It has been highly acclaimed by the press and the following are some quotes:- | ||
| + | •A stunning piece of musical theatre… high quality drama, first class | ||
| + | singing Fringe Review, Edinburgh Fringe 2010 | ||
| + | •Excellent…convincing…gripping… inspiring production. Broadway Baby | ||
| + | •Never less than utterly believable. British Theatre Guide | ||
| + | •Simply told but immensely powerful. The Scotsman | ||
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| + | Tayo Aluko has kindly agreed to donate a share of the proceeds to the work | ||
| + | of the Norwich Stop the War Coalition. | ||
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