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The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady

Clod Ensemble & Nu Civilisation Orchestra

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A person wearing black and blue walks with their hands in the air across the stage as a live band plays behind them.

Share the floor with outstanding artists as two leading companies transform the stage into a vibrant cabaret venue, with a live jazz orchestra and dynamic dancers. 

Celebrate the sensuality and power of jazz as the award-winning Clod Ensemble and world-class Nu Civilisation Orchestra present a new perspective on Charles Mingus’ iconic 1963 recording of ‘The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady’, widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time.

And you can join in! Lose yourself in the music on the dancefloor or take a backseat and soak up the atmosphere with a drink from the on-stage bar. Everyone, including wallflowers, are invited to this electrifying celebration.

For over two decades, Clod Ensemble have been thrilling audiences with original, finely-crafted shows, with a unique blend of stunning movement and exhilarating music, while the critically acclaimed Nu Civilisation Orchestra has earned a reputation as a shapeshifting, cutting-edge ensemble, refusing to be bound by genre or scale.

Tagged with: Contemporary music Theatre & dance Theatre & Dance Autumn/Winter 2024 More...

This performance takes place on the Barbican Theatre stage. There will be unreserved cabaret table seating and standing tables to lean on. This event is wheelchair accessible.

Running time: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Age guidance: 14+

This production contains haze. 

BSL-interpreted performance, Fri 20 Sep
Take a look at our Accessible Events page to find out more about the accessibility of our venues.
 

Music to Move to: Open Level Dance Workshop with Clod Ensemble, Sat 14 Sep
Suitable for all levels of experience. This workshop is for adults.

Created & Produced by Clod Ensemble in association with Nu Civilisation Orchestra. 

Clod Ensemble & Nu Civilisation Orchestra are supported by Arts Council England. 

The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady has been nominated for Sky Arts Award 2024 (Dance Category).

Lead image by Graeme Miall. 
Further images by Hugo Glendinning.

Creative team

The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus
Featuring new compositions by Romarna Campbell, Peter Edwards and Paul Clark
Suzy Willson Artistic Director Clod Ensemble / Director
Peter Edwards Musical Director Nu Civilisation Orchestra / Composer / Piano
Gary Crosby Artistic Director Nu Civilisation Orchestra / Upright Bass
Paul Clark Artistic Director Clod Ensemble / Composer
Hansjörg Schmidt Lighting design
Marianthi Hatzikidi Costume design
Sarah Blenkinsop Set design

Music

Part 1
Let’s Lime by Romarna Campbell 
Slow Dance by Peter Edwards 
Cripps Yard by Paul Clark 
 

Part 2
The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus
 

Reviews

‘The slinky grooves of Charles Mingus animate the expressive dancers of Clod Ensemble, who sweep up the crowd in a joyful celebration of movement‘
The Guardian

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