LCM Acting students perform a play about the Windrush scandal as part of ARTSFEST
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BA (Hons) Acting students at UWL’s London College of Music (LCM) recently performed ‘Wind / Rush Generation(s)’ by Mojisola Adebao, a play unravelling the history of the Windrush political scandal and its knock-on effects.
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Wind / Rush Generation(s) is a play about the British Isles, its past and its present. Set in a senior common room at a prominent university, a group of first year undergraduates are troubled by a ‘noisy’ ghost. So, they get out a Ouija board to confront their spiritual irritant and lay them to rest — only to be confronted by the full weight of Britain’s colonial past.
This play has been a joyful experience with a cast that has been hardworking, ambitious and passionate throughout the process,”
says Segen Yosef, the director.
The character insights given allow the cast to dissect and develop their own interpretations using the text. The movement and physicality of the play has all been devised by the cast. Although it is short, it is fast paced and involves a lot of sweat!”
“It’s been fun fleshing out the characters in the script, making them 3D and exploring their intentions,” says acting student Andrew Vasey. “There’s a lot of physicality and movement set pieces which frees the body and helps explore ideas with the characters.”
“I’ve really enjoyed this production and have immersed myself in the play,” says student Shifali Dunbar. “There’s been a lot to unpack and unravel.”
With director Segen’s leadership, our students have explored this highly relevant play about historic failings and their present-day consequences,”
says Dr Isla Hall, BA (Hons) Acting Course Leader at LCM.
Their dedication, talent, and passion for the work has been evident, and I am proud to support them as they take this final step to join the industry as professional actors.”
ARTSFEST, which showcases the creativity and coursework of final year students from the London College of Music (LCM) and the London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD), is taking place during May and June.
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