Saved events

nitroBEAT Pit Party - Suckerpunch Boom Suite

nitroBEAT

— ,The Pit
Trailer for nitroBEAT Pit Party showing some of the artists in the show

Pioneering New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is the source of inspiration for this dynamic theatrical gig.

Experience a vibrant tapestry of music from experimental artists such as Nkisi, Xana and Mikel Ameen. Dance along to Emma-Jean Thackray’s experimental beats, Throwing Shade’s patchwork of peripheral pop and Jack Miguel’s abstract word-jazz. Visual orator Michael Barnes-Wynters and digital art designer Dead Human will create an immersive filmic environment, animated by visceral dance and prose by Maya Williams and Titi Dawudu. 

With Matthew Xia at the creative helm, Suckerpunch Boom Suite responds to themes and deeper truths present in Basquiat’s work. In this spirit, nitroBEAT’s Artistic Director Diane Morgan curates an evening that celebrates freedom of expression through contemporary black culture, cross-fertilisation, liberation and inclusivity.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance

2 hours/including an interval

Age guidance 16+

UK

Presented by the Barbican

Image: Jean-Michel Basquiat dancing at the Mudd Club, 1979. © Nicholas Taylor and DeadHumanDesign

Creative Team

  • Matthew Xia   Director

Artists

  • Mikel Ameen  
  • Michael Barnes-Wynters  
  • Titi Dawudu  
  • Dead Human  
  • Jack Miguel  
  • Nkisi  
  • Throwing Shade  
  • Emma-Jean Thackray  
  • Maya Williams  
  • Xana  

Reviews

  • ‘Intuitive, accessible, rebellious and evolutionary‘
    Be Manzini, British Blacklist
  • ‘Experimental record label, radical art project and social network, NON is a community of musicians that straddles the African diaspora ... to fight against the silencing of black people everywhere.‘
    The Guardian on Nkisi

Discover

nitrobeat

Watch: nitroBEAT Pit Party - Suckerpunch Boom Suite

 

Thumping beats and explosive creative energy - pioneering New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is the source of inspiration for this dynamic theatrical gig, which features spoken word, experimental jazz and visual storytelling.

You might also like

The Pit

Location
The Pit is located on Level -2 within the main Barbican building and can be accessed via the stairs or lifts on Level G, next to the doors to the Lakeside Terrace. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.