As part of the celebrations for Charles Mingus’ centenary, experience a new perspective on Mingus' big band masterpiece The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady. In this kaleidoscopic film, world-class dancers move to the wildly sensual, rhythmically explosive classic album, celebrating its beautiful melodies, complex structure and huge emotional range.

In 2020, Clod Ensemble and Nu Civilisation Orchestra were about to present a live dance celebration of ‘Black Saint’… plans changed. Instead, we kept ourselves sane by listening and moving to the music throughout lockdown – culminating in this unique and life affirming film set to the original recording performed by Charles Mingus and his band.

The film is available to stream online from 1-20th November at clodensemble.com

There are also accompanying workshops taking place on various mornings throughout the festival, see clodensemble.com to book:

Morning Movement for all abilities

Join dancers from The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady film for a 30 minute online session of guided movement, to music inspired by an exhilarating selection of jazz music. Refresh, re-energise, breathe deeper and simply get in flow for the day ahead. Book here

Finally, if you would prefer to see the screening in-person on the big screen, find details of our screening at Southbank Centre here.

CLOD ENSEMBLE is led by Director Suzy Willson and Composer Paul Clark. They create provocative, finely crafted performances, driven by movement and music. Their work is presented in London, across the UK and internationally in theatres, dance houses, galleries and public spaces nationally and internationally. clodensemble.com 

Nu Civilisation Orchestra is the brainchild of award-winning bassist and bandleader, Gary Crosby OBE. Pianist and composer, Peter Edwards has directed the NCO since its inception. The orchestra has a reputation for excellence and diversity in its members, its repertoire and its artistic collaborations, creating ambitious projects focusing on artists from very different music backgrounds and art forms. nucivilisation.com