The true story about the legendary New York nightclub which promoted racial equality and progressive causes. From 1938 to 1947 Cafe Society played host to some of the finest musical talent of the 20th century, including Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie and many others. Cafe Society Swing tells the story of the venue from its idealistic Left-wing beginnings in Depression-era America. It follows its thrilling musical journey through struggles and triumphs, to its eventual demise in the 'Red scare' hysteria of the late 1940s.T0176551398Producer Lateralize Ltd (in association with the Copasetic Foundation - Media Partner Jazz FM). Director Christian Durham. Performer Ciyo Brown. Performer China Moses. Performer Vimala Rowe. Performer Judi Jackson. Performer Peter Gerald. | |
| 5 Jun 18 to 16 Jun 18 | Theatre Royal Stratford East, Outer London :: V337 listing details L0562482403 |
T807043244Company Copasetic Productions. Director Simon Green. Performer Vimala Rowe (vocals). Performer Cherise Adams-Burnett (vocals). Performer Ciyo Brown (vocals / guitar). Performer Alex Webb (piano). Performer Miles Danso (bass). Performer Shane Forbes (drums). Performer Winston Rollins (trombone). Performer Jason Yarde (alto sax). Performer Denys Baptiste (tenor sax / clarinet). Performer Freddie Gavita (trumpet). Performer Callum Au (trombone). Group/Band Copasetic All Stars. Director Alex Webb. | |
| 17 Jun 14 to 21 Jun 14 | Leicester Square Theatre, Inner London :: V0148424484 listing details L01359322825 |
A True Story - T1344361201Company Copasetic Productions. Director Simon Green. Performer Harold Sanditen. Performer China Moses. Performer Alexander Stewart. Performer Cherise Adams-Burnett. | |
| 21 Dec 13 to 22 Dec 13 | Leicester Square Theatre, Inner London :: V0148424484 listing details L348208075 |
