Freedom on the Tyne On Sunday 29th October a great drama engulfed NewcastleGateshead, inspired by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and epic civil rights struggles from across the globe, both past and present. Out of the buildings and through the streets of NewcastleGateshead unfolded a unique afternoon of theatre, music, dance, circus and art to celebrate the courage and sacrifice of those who have led the long march for civil rights. Starting from different locations across the city, the stories from Selma, Alabama 1965, Amritsar, India 1919, Sharpeville, South Africa 1960, Peterloo, Manchester 1819, and the Jarrow March, Tyneside 1936 were woven together in a unique immersive performance featuring a local cast of hundreds. As night fell, an uplifting climax on the Tyne Bridge brought the city to a standstill for a memorable moment of light, sound and theatre. Thanks to all performers, participants and volunteers for bringing this amazing drama to life. Thanks also to all of those who joined us on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead for what was a truly memorable event. Freedom on the Tyne was Directed by Tim Supple, written by Roy Williams, designed by Alison Ashton with lighting Design by Phil Supple and Music by Roma Yagnik. Creative Associates: Hannabiell Sanders, Holly Irving and Annie Rigby Musicians: too many to mention but special thanks to Chichi Igun, Matti Imas (and the Voices of Virtue Gospel choir), Bex Mather, Bethany Elen Coyle, Dr Bageshree Gune, The Peterloo Band, Easington Colliery Brass Band, Rosh Singh and his Dhol Drummers, Paulina Malefane and Mahesh Sharma. For a full list of credits please see: http://freedomcity2017.com/freedom-city-2017/freedom-city-tyne/freedom-tyne-production-credits/ Main profile images courtesy of Richard Kenworthy (small circular image) and North News (banner image) Freedom on the Tyne’s tracks Selma Bridge Gathering by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T16:43:33Z Sharpeville Bridge Gathering by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T16:39:41Z Amritsar Bridge Gathering by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T16:37:47Z Peterloo bridge gathering by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T15:28:51Z Senzeni Na by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T15:18:30Z Peterloo Band - Ballad Of Peterloo by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T15:06:19Z Amritsar Rehearsal Recording by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T11:03:34Z Finale - Freedom on the Tyne Score by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-11-06T10:47:23Z Ella's Song First Verse Practice Version All Harmonies In by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-10-19T17:03:13Z
Ella's Song First Verse Practice Version All Harmonies In by Freedom on the Tyne published on 2017-10-19T17:03:13Z
