Woolwich Works reveal summer line up
Woolwich Works has unveiled a summer programme of events including comedy, theatre and live music.
Stand up comedy returns on 12 July with “Taskmaster champion and Off Menu podcast host Ed Gamble, Thanyia Moore (Mock the Week), British Comedian of the Year finalist Thor Stenhaug and Aurie Styla.”
That weekend also see Afro-Cuban dance and culture festival (11–13 July) Alafia hosted by the Acosta Dance Centre with DJs, salsa and rumba workshops.
The summer programme also features Karaoke at the Works (11 July) and a performance from community choir Out of the Shadows (13 July – expect anything from Queen to Gershwin) and the return of the Orange Room Open Mic on 17 July, a “spoken-word, musical and multi-platform celebration of Black British identity and creativity.”
Sunday 6 July see Proud Together, “a free community celebration in the courtyard featuring music, performance and solidarity.”
The third in the Chineke! Chamber Series will also return to Woolwich Works on 24 July and will feature three live percussionists, Engin Eskici, Cameron Gorman and Toril Azzalini-Macheclar.
The Original Jerk Cookout will he held on 25 – 27 July bringing “Caribbean food, vintage cars, vinyl stalls, family activities and an opening party on Friday 25 July featuring Loose Ends, the first British R&B group to score a no.1 gold album in the United States, Janet Kay MBE (best-known for her 1979 no.1 single ‘Silly Games’, recently immortalized in Steve McQueen’s award-winning Lovers Rock) and Heatwave’s Alex Charles (of ‘Boogie Nights’ fame).”
August sees a fundraising event come to the Works with Rhythm of Hope (10 August), dedicated to supporting the impactful Food for the Poor (FFPJA), the largest charity in the Caribbean.
A selection of international reggae acts from Jamaica will performing as well as homegrown UK talent and a “fusion of Caribbean rhythms, gospel harmonies, and diverse musical styles.”
Tickets and full listings at www.woolwich.works/summer-
