Dubwise Lik

Space2 and David Hamilton present the community performance project...

Dubwise Lik

Following the sell-out productions, Come Skank Wid Eye and Heartbeat Riddim Chant, Space2 returned to the West Yorkshire Playhouse with its latest community spectacular Dubwise Lik.  Under the narrative eye of actor/writer Joe Williams, the show tells the story of Donovan Ottley, onetime hustler and criminal turned peacemaker. Tracing the history of his family from the island of St Kitts to industrial Leeds, Dubwise Lik recounts Ottley’s encounters with injustice and prejudice and his search for solutions.

Once again Dubwise Lik unites dancers and choreographers David Hamilton, Gee Goodison and Pauline Mayers, David’s company Regeyeshun Dance and singer/composer Christella Litras.

The production also  includes a vibrant line-up of youth and community dance groups including Backbone, RJC Dance, Northern School of Contemporary Dance Youth Group; Leeds Young Authors and youth vocal group Caution. 

The team:                                     

Artistic Director:                              David Hamilton

Associate Director:                        Gail McIntyre

Narrative Director:                          Joe Williams

Production Co-ordinaton:               Emma Tregidden

Composer:                                       Stella Litras

Designer:                                         Emma Louise Hopkinson

Design Apprentice:                         Jo Lindley

Wardrobe Assistants:                     Sam Cassidy, Leonie Stephenson, Jessica Tregidden, Carole Hopkinson

Stage Manager:                               Deborah Park

Deputy Stage Manager:                 ChanelleDavis

Apprentice Stage Manager:          Rosetta Solton

Sound:                                              Aide Parker

Stage Crew:                                    Nic Ree, Tony Stephenson

Regeyeshun dancers:                    Annette Morris and Calder Stapleton

Professional dancers:                    Pauline Mayers and Gee Goodison

Chaperones:                                   Linda Duffield, Sophia Flemming, Jessica Tregidden, Mia Kathrin Nielsen    

Youth Groups:                                  RJC Dance Youth, Northern School Contemporary Dance Youth, Leeds Young Authors, Caution Community Vocal Group

Adult Groups:                                  Back Bone Adult Community Dance Group

Band:                                               Guitarist: Chris Campbell, Drummer: Sam Hobbs, Bass Player:Kenneth James Higgins,

                                                         Percussionist: Danny Templeman, Keyboard: Scratch Professor, Keyboard: Simon Howorth        

Press and PR:                                Sally Brown  

Read on further to hear more about the project... 

25 April 2009

West Yorkshire Playhouse

Dubwise Lik Cast & Crew meet for the first time... 

  rehearsals begin... 

music is made...

costumes are designed and produced...

the show goes on! 

The feedback from the performances...

“The Dubwise Lik ‘experience’ was a hugely enjoyable and memorable one. Magnificent music, electrifying dance and thought provoking recitation and costume.

It is a long time since a creative production evoked such a deep personal response. I wished that all my colleagues and friends could be there to see, hear and feel as I did.”

"First, may I say thank you for an absolutely fantastic evening this last Saturday.  The music, the dance but most of all, all those taking part made it such a memorable evening."

"It was a wonderful production and judging from feedback from the audience many left feeling inspired and enthused. I'm sure the young people also got a great deal from being involved."