Mark Wiilliams
Director
Heart n Soul
The Albany
Douglas Way
London SE8 4AG
T +44 (0)20 8694 1632
F +44 (0)20 8694 1532
E mark@heartnsoul.co.uk
W heartnsoul.co.uk
Performance in Profile links:
Dance
- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
- Large-scale companies
Drama
- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
- Large-scale companies
Live Art
- Live Art companies/artists
Outdoor Work
- Outdoor companies
SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies – numbers below include minimum cast and crew for each production
SCALE OF VENUE
Small-, middle- and large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Director
Mark Williams
Communications Manager
Clare Thomas
Communications Officer
Sandra Reynolds
Communications Assistant
Ono Dafedjaiye
Road Manager
Keith Walton
ARTISTIC POLICY
Heart n Soul is a multi-disciplinary arts organisation led by artists with learning disabilities. It makes music, theatre, dance, visual art, digital art, films and participatory cultural events. Heart n Soul is renowned as the creator of The Beautiful Octopus Club and The Squidz Club, which is for young people.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘[Heart n Soul shows] how it is possible to celebrate learning disabled culture within mainstream society.’ The Stage
‘This eclectic mix of entertainment is the key to the Beautiful Octopus Club’s success… like all the best clubs, revellers will find themselves wanting to be in several rooms at once.’ Community Care Magazine
‘The Fish Police are slick and polished… learning disability arts of the highest order – an aesthetic built on the experiences of the creators that gave insight and a new perspective.’ Disability Arts Online
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
The Beautiful Octopus Club and The Squidz Club Participatory arts events or DJs and VJs. The original participatory events showcasing and celebrating learning disability culture in performing and digital arts on several stages. Collaborating with local artists to create a high-quality, inclusive, interdisciplinary cultural experience. DJs and VJs also available separately. Live music – Lizzie Emeh. (Up to 4 hours, from 6 on stage, 12 on the road. DJs/VJs – 2 on stage, 4 on the road.)
Soul Diva Singer-songwriter Lizzie Emeh performs songs from her debut album Loud & Proud. With the rich backing of a live band (PA to backing tracks also available) and a specially commissioned digital backdrop, Lizzie’s music is direct, diverse, sometimes up-tempo, sometimes poignant but always touching. Live Music – The Fish Police. (1 hour, no interval, minimum of 5 on stage, 8 on the road.)
The Fish Police are a funk/punk trio influenced by Japanese anime and culture, as well as fast food, pop music and TV. In this high-energy show they perform songs from their debut album. Suitable for an audience of young people. Physical/Visual Theatre – Live Heart. (45 mins, no interval, 3 on stage, 6 on the road.)
Frameworks is an improvisation piece using singing, music, words, movement and projected images directed by Guy Dartnell. Includes opera, verbal duets, free movement, the violin, Elvis and laughing. Features Danny Nasirpour Smith and Chris Brierley. (30 mins, no interval, 2 on stage, 3 crew – 5 on road.)
WRAP-AROUND
Heart n Soul provides a wide range of wrap-around activities tailored to the precise needs of the booker. This could be a post-show discussion, a session for people with learning disabilities in a topic such as careers in music or consultancy for arts professionals wanting to set up and/or develop cultural activities involving artists and audiences with learning disabilities.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2008 Ireland (The Fish Police and wrap-around activity)
2008 Ireland (Heart n Soul Unplugged and wrap-around activity)
2007 Austria (Heart n Soul DJ and VJ)
TOURING AVAILABILITY
Lizzie Emeh and Live Heart from January 2010
The Beautiful Octopus Club and Squidz Club from April 2010
The Fish Police from September 2010
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