Rallying%2BCry_05.10.18_by%2BSuzi%2BCorker_035.jpg — Rallying Cry

The planet is spinning off its axis.
Humankind is at a tipping point.
We are heading towards disaster.
Divided, we will fall.

A medley of compelling spoken word performances, Rallying Cry offers the stage to some of the country’s most outspoken artists to address the state of the nation and imagine a better tomorrow.

Featuring:

CHIEDU ORAKA was born and raised in Hull and is a rapper and pioneer of the alternative urban scene, and hailed as the sound of northern working-class England. Chiedu has supported some of the UK’s leading Hip-Hop and Grime MCs.

FRANCESCA BEARD is an internationally acclaimed poet. She recently toured her solo show Francesca Beard’s Post-Truth Apocalypse while developing a new show, working title: Confabulation.

ROGER ROBINSON is a writer and educator who has taught and performed worldwide and is an experienced workshop leader and lecturer on poetry. He was chosen by Decibel as one of 50 writers who have influenced the black-British writing canon.

JOELLE TAYLOR is an award-winning poet, playwright and author. She is the author of three full collections, including her latest: Songs My Enemy Taught Me.

ZENA EDWARDS was raised in Tottenham and is one the most unique performance poets to come out of London. She has two one-woman shows, Security (2009) and Travelling Light (2011), which both toured internationally to critical acclaim.

HANNAH SILVA is a British writer and performer known for her innovative explorations of form, voice and language. Her solo performances layer up vocal sounds and poetry, creating sonic explorations of meaning and sense.

“After Rallying Cry, I feel like we can at least imagine a better tomorrow.”

— London City Nights on BAC Production, 2018

“This experience, combined with the building being interesting in its own right, makes for a great framework: the performances as jewels beautifully set in a crown of competent and intelligent organising.”

— London City Nights on BAC production