MUCH ADO ABOUT BASHY
UK GRIME ARTIST PAYS HOMAGE TO SHAKESPEARE FOR THE FIRST DIRECT DIALOGUE FESTIVAL 2011
First direct bank is proud to confirm the addition of award-winning rapper/actor Ashley ‘Bashy’ Thomas to complete the First Direct Dialogue Festival 2011 line up. On Friday 4th November, in a nod to William Shakespeare, one of the greatest British literature legends of our time, Bashy will collaborate with Akala and The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company in a night of intense vocal word throw down. Expect vocal accents, lyrical references, rhyme wizardry and serious swagger.
The Urban Music award winner and Mobo nominee will be performing in a one off lyrical night, as part of the four day festival which celebrates the art of conversation in a series of thought-provoking, creative and inspiring displays of discussion and exchange. Describing himself as a social street commentator Bashy will share the stage with legendary punk poet and performer John Cooper Clarke, Tim Key and high profile poets Sabrina Mahfouz and Murray Lachlan Young
The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company will produce a bespoke “Hip Hop Shakespeare Live” performance as part of the inaugural First Direct Dialogue Festival. The performance will be hosted by Akala who will be joined onstage by the infamous THSC live band, undiscovered young talent & special guest award winning artist and renowned actor Ashley ‘Bashy’ Thomas all performing a medley of songs inspired by scenes/themes from famous Shakespeare plays/sonnets. Bashy AKA Ashley Thomas comments, “If Shakespeare was still alive I’d collaborate with him for sure, he’d bring some sick lyrics to the table. He’s been a real influence in my career so I’m really excited about being a part of this project.”
The four-day festival is taking place in Notting Hill from the 2nd to the 5th November showcasing a diverse selection of artists, fusing music, comedy, debate and rhyme, in a four-day celebration of the spoken word.
To keep up-to-date with all the news from Dialogue Festival and to buy tickets visit www.firstdirect.com/dialogue
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