Theatre Production
Win(d)ing Orchestra
THE VISION
Synopsis
Win(d)ing Orchestra, a play by Linton Clarke and Yassmin V. Foster
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“Skin out mi pum pum!” DJ Dexterius has brought Uptown Mondays to Miss Hyacinth’s home; on what would typically be, a holy Thursday. “Back it up,” “guh deh gyal,” “it hot.” Ready the cameras because, as the philosopher M. Diamond (2013) once said, “ dye dye… dye dye dye.”
Miss Hyacinth's home is a place for dancing, satire, and storytelling. She is always missed on her trips back to Jamaica, but the thought of original Tastee patties on her return makes her absence bearable. The rum is rumming, and Dex has missed a critical update from Jamaica. Miss Hyacinth hasn't called, and no one has noticed.
Win(d)ing Orchestra's Future
Funding & Partnership:
Emerging playwrights Linton Clarke and Yassmin V. Foster seek financial support to stage their production, "Win(d)ing Orchestra," in 2025. The script is currently at the midpoint of its development; a first draft is anticipated by the end of April. A second draft, accompanied by a reading, is scheduled for June, with a final draft projected for July.
We are seeking a partnership to produce a documentary that explores the untapped potential of Dancehall in the UK. The film will feature the dance duo Ying Yang Twinz and the 876ix Dance Crew, who played a key role in the success of Win(d)ing Orchestra R&D2: From TikTok to the Studio. Building on themes raised during the accompanying symposium, the documentary will delve into critical issues such as the need for improved infrastructure and equitable payment.
We foresee this documentary creating tangible opportunities for the Dancehall technique to gain visibility, access support systems, and establish a presence in academia, the arts, and creative industries, fostering a stronger connection between cultural form and its future growth in the UK.
We are searching for a publisher with an exemplary record in nonfiction to assist in publishing a book that integrates creative memoirs with academic insight. The book will detail the journey of two Black British creatives and academics as they compose their inaugural play. Focused on the decolonisation of theatre-making, it will delve into the methodologies involved in generating ideas, fostering collaborative development, and engaging with the community.
Special Thanks!
Emma Clark
Dylema
Nicholai La Barrie
Cynthia Roomes
Sariya Foster Collymore
Amoge Eze
Manfred Ezumba
Big Thanks!
