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Into the Melting Pot
Into the Melting Pot

Sat, 20 May

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St Anne's Church, Kew

Into the Melting Pot

Spain 1492: a Jewish woman's last night in Seville is haunted by stories of Jewish, Christian and Muslim women, their plaintive songs and lively Spanish medieval music.

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Time & Location

20 May 2023, 20:00 – 21:45

St Anne's Church, Kew, Kew Green, Richmond TW9 3AA, UK

About the event

“Last night’s performance was so utterly moving - a human story brought to life… a collaborative wondrous experience that touched every part of my being.

Audience member (2022)

A concertplay (where music and theatre collide) written by Clare Norburn and directed by BAFTA-nominated Nicholas Renton.

Spain, 1492. At twilight on her final night in Seville, a Jewish woman, played by Suzanne Ahmet (@sohoplace, The King’s Head Theatre, Chester Storyhouse), lights the lamps. She is being forced to leave Spain and set sail for an uncertain future. Her story echoes down the ages to the personal stories of people affected by politics and war today. She tunes into voices of a community of Jewish, Christian and Muslim women from across the Spanish peninsula.

Down the centuries, women’s stories of integration, love, the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish peninsula and racial intolerance are played out to a soundtrack of plaintive Sephardic songs and lively medieval music performed live by The Telling, with full staging and stunning lighting. Be transported back to 15th-century Seville!

Each half will last 40-45mins. Refreshments will be available during the interval of approx. 20 minutes.

Line Up

Suzanne Ahmet, actor as Blanca the Jewish woman (subject to availability)

Clare Norburn, singer / writer

Avital Raz, singer

Lizzie Gutteridge, recorders

Giles Lewin, oud

Joy Smith, harp & percussion

Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation, Arts Council England and Scops Arts Trust.

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    £20.00
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    Our priority is to make our concerts as accessible as possible, therefore we don't limit Concession tickets to those of a certain age, but leave it up to your discretion as to what you can afford. We are a small arts organisation and need all the monetary (and otherwise) support we can get, but our top priority is ensuring you can come to our show!

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