Stomp broadway8/3/2023 ![]() ![]() Donate to Theatre MAD nowĪcting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. A host of fundraising events, including Bucket Collections, Late Night Cabarets, West End Eurovision, West End Bares and A West End Christmas continue to raise funds for projects both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. Their UK and International grant-making strategy is based on five criteria that raise awareness, educate, and provide care and support for the most vulnerable in society. The Make A Difference Trust fights HIV & AIDS one stage at a time. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. Stomp the perfect show to showcase everything presented to us.Īn ideal show for all ages, with some subtle risqué moments for the adults to enjoy too. That, tied in with the colourful lighting that was efficiently transformational, heightening the dramatic atmosphere when appropriate. It showed that not only did movement and rhythm say more than words, but the fact that they were a tight-knit unit, which was intensely fascinating and wonderful to watch. They were not afraid to experiment with comedy, clowning, dance and more without saying a word. ![]() The real magic on stage however, was the clear tight bond the cast had as everything unfolded. As for the thumping music, coupled with aspects of street dance, capoeira and African dance, the energy soared as the frenetic beat came faster and wilder. The cigarette lighters not only provided the warmth and joy a flame can bring in terms of lighting, but as each tinkle of the tin lids rang, you could see what they were doing to create rhythms, their expressions changing with the flame. Two highlights included an atmospheric and fun usage of tin cigarette lighters and a loud and vibrant bashing of tall plastic containers and dustbins as drums. As each sound was created by household items (such as sinks, buckets and cigarette lighters) and things found on the street (brooms, plastic bags, rubbish bins and cans), a different vibe was created every time. What made Stomp work well was the fact that nothing was complicated. Very subtle additions to the show were spotted, such as suitcases as drums and shakers for instance - plus, a different cast seemed to give the show a new lease of life as they laughed, stomped, danced and created together. They kept the structure and format the same, yet there were differences to pick up on. It was good to see how the show has progressed since – especially as it has returned to Brighton, where it was first formed in 1991 by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. Last time I saw Stomp was in the early 2000's in Plymouth when it was on tour. This is Stomp - a vibrant show that explores rhythm, sound and dance in an engaging and stripped-down format, reminding us that life can be simple if we allow ourselves to live free in the moment. Around us on blocky shelves above, the set-up was similar – indicating we were in a very different world from the one we left, as well as utilising the theatre space extremely well. The Old Market atmosphere was vibrant as we walked in to find a stage that had a set made up entirely of cans, pots, pans, traffic signs and more that one might see on a busy city sidewalk or in a skip. How To Sell Your Show At The Edinburgh Fringe. ![]()
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