Enchanting story-telling through a unique blend of songs, dance and audience participation – all cooked up in a spicy mix of soca guitars and percussion.
Chutney in the Street! Is a specially-formed troupe of professional musicians, singers and dancers performing an original piece with new songs inspired by the popular musical style of the Indo-Carribbean communities of Trinidad, Guyana and Suriname. The group presents a charming love story of a stranger who (with some audience assistance!) lifts the demon's curse over a lost village and eventually wins the love of the Princess.
Recently commissioned to create a street-theatre piece, Kuljit Bhamra – a virtuosic instrumentalist, highly-skilled improviser and composer, has written hit songs, film scores and West End musicals. He is also a pioneer of the worldwide Bhangra phenomenon – combining traditional Indian rhythms with western instruments and modern recording techniques – thus transforming Punjabi music into a new dance floor sound. For Chutney in the Street! Kuljit hand-picked performers and musicians from past theatre productions that he was involved with including Bombay Dreams and The Far Pavilions.
Chutney in the Street! is a Without Walls Commission supported by X.trax and gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS for Music Foundation.
Chutney in the Street
Fantastic, interactive street entertainment from Kuljit Bhamra
Chutney in the Street
Fantastic, interactive street entertainment from Kuljit Bhamra
Chutney in the Street
Fantastic, interactive street entertainment from Kuljit Bhamra