Videography by Borne Motion
“Whenever anyone, anywhere, steps up to a microphone, stands beneath the spotlight, with the intention of telling a story, of telling their story… Everything that follows will, inevitably, be some sort of fiction. Everything, that is, except the music”
Inspired by Simon Parkes’ bestselling memoir ‘Live at the Brixton Academy’. From the director behind the Olivier-Award nominated ‘Cruise’, Bronagh Lagan. With an electric live soundtrack of reggae, punk, rock, and rave.
Brixton Calling is the incredible true story of the 23-year-old who bought a derelict cinema for £1 in 1983, called it The Academy, and built a legendary music venue that changed everything – brought to life on stage for the very first time, just 15 minutes from The Academy’s famous front-door.
“Incredibly infectious” The Guardian
“Bronagh Lagan’s production has infectious charm and cocksure swagger” The Standard
“Thrilling” Time Out
Nominee – 9 Fringe Theatre Awards (the most Fringe Theatre Award nominated play of the season so far!)
Offies Assessors’ Choice
★★★★ The Stage | ★★★★ Broadway World | ★★★★★ Arts Desk | ★★★★★ LondonTheatre1 | ★★★★★ Rev Stan | ★★★★★ Musical Theatre Review | ★★★★★ Theatre and Tonic | ★★★★★ Please Mind The Blog | ★★★★★ West End Notes | ★★★★★ A Theatre Loving Londoner | ★★★★ Liam O’Dell | ★★★★ Everything Theatre | ★★★★ Spy in The Stalls | ★★★★ All That Dazzles
With generous support from Arts Council England, the team behind the play is delighted to be working with George and Jamie at The Soulstice Collective, Raw Material Music, and partners across south London, in the spirit of the story, to support the next generation of brilliant creatives.
Access Performances
Captioned Performance: Thursday 7 August 7.30pm
Created In conjunction with The Soulstice Collective.
Details
Theatre: The Little
Monday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Tuesday & Saturday: 3pm
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
No interval and no re-entry.
We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.
This production contains flashing lights and strobe effects, haze, loud noises, ableism, adult references, depiction of violence, references to drug-taking, racial slurs and homophobia of the time, and strong language throughout.
Recommended for ages 15+.
Captioned Performance: Thursday 7 August 7.30pm
Videography by Leo Fawkes
Photography
PRODUCTION SHOTS
Photography by Danny Kaan
The Company
Max Runham
Simon Parkes and Others
