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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: The Handover & Nick Jonah Davis
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Handover \n★★★★★”defying the laws of physics and floating skywards” – Songlines Magazine \n‘one of the best Sublime Frequencies releases I’ve heard” – Dave Segal \n”deeply thrilling and transformative” – Magnet Magazine \nThe Handover is as much a ritual as it is an ensemble. The trio\, consisting of Aly Eissa (oud\, Egypt)\, Ayman Asfour (violin\, Egypt)\, and Jonas Cambien (vintage organ/synth\, Belgium/Norway)\, is blessed with a near-telepathic musical sensitivity that renders each live performance a singular\, nuanced experience\, grooving deeply despite the absence of percussion. \nInspired by the hypnotic\, trance-inducing music of Egypt’s Nile Delta\, fueled by kraut-like riffs and the intensity of ’60s avant-garde jazz\, and channelled through roguish improvisation\, The Handover’s sound is veritable psychedelia. It is at once futuristic and primordial\, yet\, with the utter urgency of its testament\, it demands lucidity. \nOne long musical voyage that swells and builds without break; three musicians shaping an acoustic world with only their instruments. A set composition that invites space for play\, shifting slightly each time with the improvisational nuances of the musicians. This is what one can expect from a Handover show.  \nSince its beginnings\, The Handover has gained a strong live reputation with performances at Rewire Festival in The Hague\, Counterflows Festival in Glasgow\, BRDCST Festival in Brussels\, Jazzfest Berlin\, Copenhagen Jazz Festival\, Motvind Festival\, Oslo World Festival\, and clubs across Europe\, the UK\, and Egypt. In 2025\, The Handover was selected for an official showcase at WOMEX. Their self-titled debut (2025) was released on Sublime Frequencies to critical acclaim. A sophomore album\, New Old Medicine/منه فيه\, is set for a 2026 release\, continuing The Handover’s collusion with Sublime Frequencies. Like its predecessor\, this album cements the trio’s sound as something exceptionally rare\, yet undeniably rooted. \n”ferocious and forceful” – the Wire \n”A masterful\, timeless recording.” – Ley Lines\n \nWATCH ON YOUTUBE The Handover – Live in Alexandria \n50 best albums of 2024 in El Pais \n20 best folk albums of 2024 in Treblezine \nBest Albums 2024 | Kalporz Awards \n2024 Rewind: Contributors’ Charts – The Wire \nBest Of 2024: Jazz/Improv – Magnet Magazine \nNick Jonah Davis \nNick has been acclaimed as “Probably the finest solo guitar player in the land”\, delivering a ‘high-wire act that few guitarists could pull off’. Nick’s Music is based fundamentally in British Folk\, but also incorporates elements from American Primitive\, Indian classical \, free improv and a host of other sources. The resulting blend has been aptly described as ‘a highly spirited series of wordless tales’\, captivating audiences in the UK\, USA and Europe. \nRose Delta Rising | Nick Jonah Davis \n 
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SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet  MANON
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ballet \nMANON \nVia Satellite \nIn the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris\, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld\, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted\, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet\, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting… \nManon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet\, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris\, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs. \nNatalia Osipova performs the Act II solo in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-manon/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Ballet,Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:NTLIVE: Golden Boy
DESCRIPTION:Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.\n \n1930s New York\, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music\, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice\, who he’s willing to become and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side.\n \nFilmed live from the Almeida Theatre and featuring a live string quartet\, Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition\, identity\, and the high price of success. \nJosh O’Connor in Golden Boy | Trailer
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-golden-boy/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
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