Travel through the history of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe.
People’s Company presents a new musical play telling the story of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe through its songs. Watch as you are taken on a journey on a time train created by the parents of modern computing, Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace.
The story sees the birth of Ambient and the journey of two students, who travel through time to find the codes and roadmap left by Ada and Babbage, ending in our future where AI has been utilised to take on the tech titans and the power of the algorithm to help repair our world!
Bringing to life all of the key parts of the history of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe, through its songs and with animation, telling this amazing local story in a new and inventive way.
Details
Theatre: Participation Space
Wednesday – Friday: 7:30pm
Estimated Running Time: 2 hours including 20 minute interval
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.
Please be aware that this is a live event so the end time may vary slightly.
Technical Guidance
Animation and projection are used within the show..
Show Guidance
To be confirmed.
Recommended for ages 12+.
The Company
Performed by the People’s Company. Further details to follow.
John Whelan
Director
Liza Brady
Stage Manager
Emily Whelan
Costume
Liza Brady
Script Editing
Susan Hayes
Choreography
Tyrone Landau
Musical Director and Original Composer
Writing Team: John Whelan, Liza Brady, Shuchi Ghosh, David Salvador, Erina Jamil Nordin, Liam Nelson, Charlotte Schofield, Funke Abebayo
