Secrets in Our Streets

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In Secrets of Our Streets Java work with more than 50 locals to create a promenade trail through the town. It is an hour of dance, music and comedy around a central city block. Java work with a local brass band, school choir, hip-hop dancers, musicians and local groups who are keen to join in the journey. An absurd story is spun, in which our heroes, the cleaning crew, are attacked by the mess the rest of us leave behind. The cleaners are cornered, tackled and chased into hiding before emerging in a triumphant final battle. The local town centre rings with the rhythm of locals working together as we celebrate difference within unity.

Performance & credits:

Featuring Mere Boynton, Joe Dobson, Decobay Brass, Local Dancers, Hastings Girls' College Choir and EIT Music students from the Hawkes Bay. Made in collaboration with the Hakes Bay Arts Festival. Music arranged by Tristan Carter.

Honest conversation reviews:

“I have never really seen anything like it before; the connection with the audience was electric.”

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Sameena Zehra

"Somewhere between standup comedy, a physical competition, an intergenerational back-and-forth and a celebration of mauri / life force."

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Audience member

"The audience loved it, the terrain of the conversation and the honesty exhibited was compelling."

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Theatreview

"We LOVED this today!! Took us right through a whole range of emotions from intrigue, fun and laughter, surprise, compassion, celebration, triumph, solidarity and celebration again"

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Laura Grady, Audience Member

"This is a piece that breaks down walls of class and convention to bring art and artistry right into the streets and to the people."

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Rosheen Fitzgerald