Black Victorians Presented By Jeanefer Jean-Charles

Days: Sat & Sun

Showtimes: 1pm and 4pm

VENUE INFORMATION: 

Located within the courtyard basement area of Impact Arts/Scottish Youth Theatre 

105 Brunswick Street 

“Black Victorians is inspired by Black Chronicles – The Missing Chapter, an ongoing curatorial research programme led by Autograph focused on unearthing nineteenth century photographs of black presences in Britain’s archives. Black Victorians is accompanied by a display of the Black Chronicles’ Exhibition In A Box produced by, and presented in association with, Autograph, London.” 

This powerful dance performance by Artistic Director and Choreographer Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE is inspired by nineteenth century studio photographs of black men, women and children. 

Exploring a complex, but often forgotten black presence in pre-Windrush Britain, this performance calls attention to previously hidden figures and challenges historical and contemporary perceptions. 

“Rebellion is when you look society in the face and say I understand who you want me to be, but I’m going to show you who I actually am.” - Anthony Anaxagorou 

Black Victorians is produced and co-commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG, Brighton Festival, Hatfair and Without Walls and is currently touring across the UK. 

**FREE to attend, no ticket required