Glory - The Story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Date of event/s

Sun, 22 Dec 2024, 18:00 - 20:00

Location

The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, B4 7XR

About this event

Presented by Simmer Down Arts, Birmingham's premier reggae music and arts development agency. Don't miss this excellent musical play, set in a black community radio station.

On a rainy evening in May 1964, Granada Studios broadcast a gospel concert in a disused railway station in Manchester. For the star of the show, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, it was an opportunity to revive her gospel career. For young Brits, the chance to see the type of African American performer they'd only heard on the radio.

Glory recalls Rosetta's life during a late night radio show presented by DJ Griot. Through Rosetta's remarkable story of faith and sisterhood, connect with the deep, spiritual roots of rock 'n' roll and journey back through the music that broke the colour bar.

Age guidance 16+

Timings

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Prices

£15

(£10 early bird offer expires 30th November 2024)

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Simmer Down Arts

Testimonials

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Nasir, Freedom50 Cyclist
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Rachael Thomas, Executive Director at Birmingham Rep and Trustee Member
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Michael Doolin, Chief Executive Officer for Clover HR
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Kois, Freedom50 Cyclist
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Zara, Community Champion

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