JUMBIE- Jamal Gerald

JUMBIE A Dudaan and Transform co-production in association with HOME.

Dance for healing. Dance for freedom. Dance for desire. An interdisciplinary performance created by a Black queer ensemble, JUMBIE is a ritual for our sickened times.

Rooted in the history and culture of Montserrat, the Jumbie dance calls on the spirits of the dead to cure illness, solve personal problems, and redress social injustice. A night of feasting and music in which anything might happen - suppressed and silenced by colonial forces and the Christian Church.

JUMBIE revives the traditional dance but from a contemporary queer perspective, and raises a middle finger to the Church and colonialism by simply existing. Led by provocative and playful artist Jamal Gerald and an ensemble who invite you to a night of sensual revelry. Part ritual, part sex club, part dance party – and fully WTF.

Jamal Gerald’s work is conversational, unapologetic and provocative with a social message. He makes work that he wants to see, intending to take up space as a Black queer person. He has made work for poetry slams, films, parties, cafes and theatres and has presented at Kampnagel (Hamburg), SPILL Festival of Performance, Leeds Playhouse, Battersea Arts Centre and the Barbican.

Duration: 60 minutes

Tickets price: PWYC £2, £5, £10, £15, £25

Age Guidance: 16+

Access: This is a standing performance where audience move around the space, but seating will be made available for anyone who needs it. There is a single step access to a single door that opens into the venue. The door is 32 inches wide. CLAY has a metal ramp for the step which front of house staff will put out on request. There will be a portable toilet located in the event space. CLAY has two gender-neutral toilets which are down a flight of twelve steps. Unfortunately, there is no lift in the building. Full Access info here. The rest of the building is on one floor. If you have any access questions or concerns, please contact info@transformfestival.org

Advisory information: Contains flashing lights. It is anticipated Jumbie will contain elements of sexual content, depictions of BDSM and some scenes including nudity

Commissioned by Transform and HOME Manchester. Co-produced by Transform and supported by Arts Council England, Leeds Playhouse and Theatre in the Mill. Recipient of a Jerwood Arts’ Live Work Fund Award in 2021.