The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady by Nu Civilisation Orchestra and Clod Ensemble at the Barbican Theatre – Review by Tanica Psalmist

Lights, camera, action! The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady, created and produced by Clod Ensemble (Sky Arts Award 2024 Dance Category nominee) in association with Nu Civilisation Orchestra. Featured The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus and new compositions by Romarna Campbell, Peter Edwards and Paul Clark.

Each symphony and melody channeled the magnetic energy of jazz, poetically showcasing a live orchestra and a dance floor for anyone from the audience to move & groove simultaneously! whilst having the sensational experience of being fully immersed into the tight choreography and immersive world of fluid dance, creativity of self expression and freestyle whilst learning at your own leisure when stepping out of your comfort zone to embrace & connect with strangers & professional dancers at both fast & slow paces, uniquely bringing your own style & rhythm into the several dance routines performed.

The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady, strongly depicts the power of the collective through dance and jazz music. Metaphorically displaying the true essence of jazz music’s existence, what it stood for & the legacy of how it still moves, impacts & enhances people’s moods in today’s era. The ambience of the entire theatre is electric and heartfelt as you absorbed the essence of how a full jazz band gets you lost in every moment & keeps you in high spirits.

An enchanting performance filled with sensational musicans, dance movements & non-stop smiles and positivity. Good energy was the core foundation of this unique production to ensure everyone had a god time whether seated at a table with a drink or up fully immersed into the performance , back into the swing of the 60s doing the soul train! either way you were left feeling content, impressed or sweaty from giving it your all by letting your hair down!

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