Rich Mix, The Fringe And Scratch In September/October

Here’s a list of all the brilliant theatre coming up at Bethnal Green’s Rich Mix, Fringe and Scratch in September and October.

The Upstairs @ Rich Mix fringe and theatre season offers a rare opportunity for young and dynamic artists to produce and debut their work. New theatre pieces cover plenty of ground, including the Mexican Day of the Dead, the destruction of the female body, and the Bengali experience of living in London.

All events take place at Rich Mix, 35 – 47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA.

For more information visit: www.richmix.org.uk

September

The Kalakutans

Set in 1977, the Kalakutans is an imaginative retelling of events leading up to the invasion of Fela’s compound by soldiers from a nearby barracks which led to the burning down of Fela’s house and the brutalizing of the residents. Followed by Lekan Babalola and the Afrobeat Messengers afterparty.
When: Friday September 7, 7:30pm
Price: £8, £5 student/concessions

Small Lives Global Ties – A Tamasha Scratch Night

Following the sell-out success of their mini festival in April Rich Mix residents Tamasha
present an afternoon of free workshops and an evening of scratch performances on the theme of ‘Small Lives Global Ties’.
When: Friday September 14, All day/7:30pm evening performance
Price: Free during the day, £8 evening performance

Descent

OTB Productions return to Rich Mix with Descent, their regular night of short plays written by up and coming writers.
When: Saturday September 22, 7:30pm
Price: £5 advance, £7 door

OCTOBER

Crick Crack Club present The Heart of a Hero

In an epic Arabian journey through palaces, desert and oases, Chirine El Ansary reveals enchanted episodes of love, betrayal and kinship, andunveils the heart of a great Bedouin warrior. A night of mystery and beauty…
When: Saturday October 6, 7:30pm
Price: £9, £7 student/concessions

Queen Mary Theatre Company

Queen Mary Theatre Company hosts an evening of New Writing, Spoken word, Devised Theatre, Dance and Performance created by the students of Queen Mary University.
When: Saturday October 13, 5pm
Price: £5

MonologueSlam UK MasterClass – WORKSHOP

These workshops focus on you as an individual through engaging and experiential learning. We aim to take your personal skill-set to the next level not only for the MonologueSlam UK but also for your personal career and beyond, giving you techniques that you can take into ANY room.
When: Sunday October 14/Saturday December 15, 10am – 6pm
Price: £30/£55

MonologueSlam UK

THE ultimate showcase for actors from all backgrounds and profiles, performing for a welcoming audience and a panel of industry professionals in a position to move their careers forward.
When: Monday October 15/Monday December 17, 8pm
Price: £10

Best of BE Festival

Birmingham’s BE FESTIVAL brings together the most daring and delightful theatre from across Europe. This triple bill of half hour-long festival favourites will inspire people of all nationalities.
When: Friday October 19 and Saturday October 20, 7:30pm
Price: £12, £10 student/concessions