A new theatre experience written and produced by Penny Downes,
directed by acclaimed feature film director and actor Leon Herbert.
A one hour, one woman, ‘filmatrical’ experience using real film footage from Havana.
Post 9/11 and the city of London has crashed. Successful city broker, Lynne, is disillusioned with coffee days and cocaine nights. Following a midnight vision she buys a guitar and takes off alone to socialist Cuba to find an impresario. Through the fighting soul of the Cubans her eyes are forced open to a new philosophy on religion, art, love and economic politics. Instead of clearing her mind her heart is torn by a new sensibility as she is sucked into the vortex of a searing romance with a deadly Cuban catch….
‘Suave Suave’ Gala party
Our gala party will be anything but ‘slowly, slowly’ apart from the sway of our hips, maybe…. The Friday performance includes entry to the post performance gala party. This ‘candela fiesta’ spans two rooms with original Habanero DJ Olivera spinning afro Cuban beats and ‘dem bow riddims’. It’s your chance to see Havana from our guest Video DJ who will be screening stunning footage in the theatre. Sample a genuine Havana club mohito, from mixologist Andres and relax in the heady scent of a Cohiba cigar. If you’ve always wanted to salsa, or ‘get down to the perreo’ now is your chance with our dancing girls (and boys) to inspire you…So, ‘dalle’, come down to the sultry streets of Havana’s barrios for a couple of hours…
Win £600 worth of Cuban Goodies
The following great prizes are up for grabs:
- Box of 24 Cohiba cigars worth £500
- Bottle of Havana Club 7 year rum worth £19
- Bottle of Havana Club 3 year rum worth £14
- Cubita original Cuban coffee
- Salsa lessons for two
You just have to email us the answer to this simple question: What is the capital of Cuba?
Prize Draw Rules
1. No purchase is necessary to take part in the draw.
2. Competition closes 01.09.2006 and the draw takes place on 10.09.2006.
3. The prize draw is open to UK residents only who are over 18 years of age.
4. Participants must have a valid e mail address to enter.
5. No responsibility is accepted for ineligible or fraudulent entries.
6. Winners will be drawn randomly by Siren Enterprises Limited.
7. The decision concerning the determination of the winner will be final.
8. The winner will be sent an e mail providing further information about the prize and how to receive it.
9. If the winner does not confirm acceptance of the prize within 14 days they will forfeit their claim to the prize.
10.There will be no cash alternatives to the prizes.
11. Siren Enterprises Limited shall not be responsible for fulfilment of delivery.
Data protection
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August 10th, 11th & 12th at 8pm
Rosemary Branch Theatre
2 Shepperton Road
Islington
London N1 3DT
www.rosemarybranch.co.uk
Tickets £10/ £8 Concessions for performance only August 10th and 12th
£12 for performance and Gala party on 11th August
Box Office: 0207 704 6665
Suave Suave Party now on Saturday as well as Friday due to increased demand.
FRIDAY NIGHT IS NOW COMPLETELY SOLD OUT but we've still got a few tickets for Saturday performance and Suave Suave party til late.
We also have a few seats left for Thursday perfomance only.
Tickets Thursday £10, concessions £8.
Tickets Saturday including party £12, concessions £10.
PLEASE BOOK ASAP, RESERVATION ABSOULTELY ESSENTIAL
Please note that we are experiencing very high demand for this show. As this is a fringe venue there may be a delay in processing your booking. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please e mail us at penny@sirenenterprises.com and we will smooth your booking along. We were hoping to be able to set up ticketweb but this was not possible. Thanks for your patience.
Production Team and Cast
Producer/ Writer |
Penny Downes |
Director |
Leon Herbert |
Actor |
Julia Gwynne |
Production Manager |
Rebecca Leone - Wright |
Event Marketing |
Christine Beal |
Cuban Advisor |
Andres Rivera Fernandez |
Event Film Recording |
Seumas Next |
DJ |
DJ Olivera |
Sound |
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VJ's |
Al Livingstone Martin Banks Matt Clarke |
Lighting |
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Press Releases
Press Release - Play Cuban Charm
This is Havana - but not as we know it!
Siren Enterprises Productions have pulled together a new 'filmatrical' experience to take theatre to the next dimension. Producer/ Writer Penny Downes who heads up film marketing agency 'Siren Enterprises Limited' by day says, 'Cuban Charm, uses real film footage from Havana as a stunning backdrop to the rollercoaster action. It's something totally different. If you haven't been to Havana, this is the next best thing.'
The central controversial themes of 'sex' and 'socialism' are likely to insight controversy. The sole central character is not shy in her exploration of these themes. The people of Cuba are in a unique situation and the play illustrates their plight and the dual viewpoints concerning socialism and its impact in real terms.
The story follows a London city power broker as she escapes the world of capitalism on a seemingly innocent trip to Cuba. Her journey transcends the superficial stereotype of Cuban cigars, salsa, rum and machismo to get under the skin of the system and to the heart of the people.
Director Leon Herbert says 'I am expecting to get heckled. Everyone's got a political opinion and you can't please all of the people all of the time. We are trying to show both sides of the coin without sitting on the fence. We have a big Cuban following already and most of them have been impressed at 'how real' this play is.'
As modern audiences are hankering for all their senses to be stimulated, the Friday performance is an experiment in film, theatre and an excuse for a great party. Post the show, in the lounge, we have orginal Cuban DJ Olivera, rocking with all the latest sounds from the barrio, from salsa, to danzon to reggaeton. Market leaders in VJ'ing, Triggerset have cut an additional thrity hours of footage of Havana down to a two and a half hour set that will give viewers in the theatre a further 'fastrack trip to Cuba'. This collective are pioneering the revolution in video jockeying by driving this medium up and out of the underground to give it the credit it deserves as a refined art form. Their set will add a new dimension to the whole experience.
The future of theatre entertainment is here and the production team are already using this blueprint to develop their next show which has an Egyptian theme.
Contact:
Penny Downes
www.sirenenterprises.co.uk/cubancharm
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Sponsors
If you like the sound of Cuban Charm and would like to get involved by supporting us financially or in kind please get in touch with Penny directly at penny@sirenenterprises.com or on 0780 393 22 44.
The following companies have kindly lent their support during 'early days of pain and strife' and have showed immense bravery by supporting a new production and multi media event. We thank them for their enduring belief and contribution. Please take a look at what they do and contact them directly if you'd like to do business, or we are happy to arrange an introduction.
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Links
Marketing, PR, sponsorship and product placement for Indie film makers.
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