Rush

Rush - Through the eyes of my ancestor 1800s, West Africa. The British have begun their colonisation. As the people are forced to conform, young Abeni stands alone in resisting the unwelcome strength of the Empire. 1960s, London. The swinging sixties brings music, modernity, and new cultures to post-war Britain. A generation of Caribbeans are invited into the city, excited for new horizons and opportunity. Missy joins them, quickly discerning the obstacles keeping her from settling into her new home. 2018, London. In order to be closer to University, Aya moves in with her grandmother, Missy, on a run-down council estate. But is their newly found shared companionship on shaky ground, as profit is to be made from the place they call home? Through the eyes of three women, Abeni, Missy and Aya, Rush tells their story as it spans across the generations. Connected in ancestry, united in ‘spirit’ but divided by experiences of oppression echoing across the centuries. Combining music, movement, dance and multi-media, Rush is a powerful production created and developed by Chickenshed’s diverse creative team and student groups. Ticket Information Stalls: £10 (£8 concs) Gallery: £8 (no concessions) Running Time: Approx. 2 hours (including interval) FiverLive Ages 11-25 | £5 | Subject to availability Ages 11+ Access Performances Audio Described: Fri 17 Mar at 7pm & Sat 18 Mar at 3pm Signed: Tue 21 Mar at 7pm & Thu 23 Mar at 7pm Captioned: Sat 18 Mar at 7pm & Fri 24 Mar at 7pm PLUS... showing for six nights only, FREE performances of our pre-show Curtain Raiser - Ride or Die Showing: Thu 16 Mar, 6pm | Fri 17 Mar, 6pm | Sat 18 Mar, 6pm | Thu 23 Mar, 6pm | Fri 24 Mar, 6pm | Sat 25 Mar, 6pm