The Rush Theatre Company will bring their musical tale of those who boarded the Empire Windrush to Swindon this month.
Performer Janice Williamson
The Rush Theatre Company will be performing Rush: A Joyous Jamaican Journey to the Wyvern Theatre on Thursday, 17 March.
The plot is described: "In 1948, hundreds of people from the Caribbean boarded the Empire Windrush and travelled to Tilbury Docks in Essex. With them they brought an explosion of dance, art, writing and music which would transform British culture.
"After WWII, large parts of Britain were in desperate need of rebuilding, so the UK actively invited immigration from Commonwealth nations. There was no shortage of jobs in industries such as National Rail, the NHS and public transport.
"The show takes the audience on a journey covering the history of Jamaica, slavery and the Commonwealth through to the racism faced by the ‘Windrush Generation’ when they arrived in what they believed to be their Motherland."
The show is narrated by well-known comedian and actor John Simmit, and features a soundtrack of ska, rock steady, calypso, gospel and reggae. Audiences can expect to enjoy the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals, Prince Buster, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Millie Small and more. Music will be played live by the Ja Reggae band.
Tickets for the Wyvern performance are priced at £24 plus booking fee and can be purchased at https://swindontheatres.co.uk/Online/tickets-rush-swindon-2022
Review information:
"The pervasive theme of the evening for me was the rhythm which permeated every song, energised the audience and left people with a feel good factor." - Richard Evans Review, Feb 2020.
Other audience members said: "This is a fantastic show, informative, hugely entertaining & the music - WOW!!! ...the two vocalists were outstanding & gave me chills with their amazing voices."
"Absolutely awesome show! Will definitely go again, loved it so much!"
"Excellent and highly recommended! You will not be disappointed."
"What a fabulous show which tells the story of our Windrush generation. All History lessons should be taught like this through dance & music - we loved it."
More information can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RUSHTheatreCompany/
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