Corey Mwamba

menu

The Venus Papers

Capitol Theatre, Cavendish Street, Manchester M15 6BG, England

Part of Decibel Showcase

What if Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love and Beauty, washed up on a beach in the 21st Century? What would she do next? The performance combines poetry, music and film with myth, art and contemporary issues - from eating disorders, to shopping in Primark. With music composed and performed by Corey Mwamba on vibraphone, featuring Dave Kane on double bass; film visuals designed by Keith Allott and original artwork by Scott Bridgwood.