Showtime, Free Festival in Hounslow High Street |
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Red Poppy Ladies' Percussion and more
RED POPPY LADIES’ PERCUSSION arrives in Hounslow High Street on Saturday 18 August as part of Showtime a free festival provided by the Mayor of London and London 2012 Festival giving all Londoners the chance to enjoy world-class entertainment and culture on their doorstep. www.molpresents.com/showtime Relive the spell-binding synchronization of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony with a performance by Red Poppy Ladies’ Percussion. The Chinese drumming group’s members take the stage in traditional costume to play on more than 40 percussion instruments. Red Poppies unique artistic style mixes traditional and contemporary influences from both Eastern and Western music, pairing fast beats with dramatic lighting and elements of dance. Catch a snippet of their style and dynamism on the links below: The Hounslow High Street Showtime performance on Saturday 18 August runs from 11am – 4pm and performances include dancers, musicians, clowns, circus acts and even giant model dinosaurs rushing about including: UPSWING DANCE RED POPPY LADIES' PERCUSSION CLOSE ACT: SAURAS WET PICNIC LYRIX ORGANIX BASH STREET - STRONGMAN Inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s 1928 film ‘The Circus’, THE STRONGMAN tells a story of intrigue and jealousy, with a big helping of comedy and musical ‘joie de vivre’. Set in the 1920s, the story involves a travelling show that has just lost its headline act. The Strongman has died, and if his assistant doesn’t find a replacement she will be forced to quit the circus. To make matters worse, the Boss is stealing her share of the profits. Who can save her from homelessness and destitution? Will she find a Strongman in time? And will he be able to lift the two-ton challenge that awaits him? August 9, 2012 |