Canada Water Culture Space Program Releases Autumn Schedule of Events

The Canada Water Culture Space autumn 2015 programme features an exciting mix of comedy, contemporary theatre, dance and music - programmed by the Albany in partnership with Southwark Council.

Highlights include contemporary theatre from Pilot Theatre with Outsiders - an adaptation of Camus' classic L'étranger - and 154 Collective's chilling and atmospheric Under the Bed. Jay Phelps and an all-star band in Projections of: Miles and sharp folk-rock from The Rails.

Family work includes adaptations of beloved books such as Goblin Theatre's Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and Tall Stories' The Snow Dragon and Christmas sees the return of Theatre Peckham with their 2015 festive treat, CLOWN.

Full listings follow below.

Friday 18 to Friday 25 September.

JOYFUL NOISE PRESENTS

13th Annual London African Music Festival

Back for a second year at Canada Water Culture Space, the London African Music Festival is now in its 13th year of bringing the best of African music to venues across London.Featuring:

Friday 18 September, 7.45pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 concs.

Gordon Masiala

A true showman, Gordon Masiala's sharp sound and tight rhythms and grooves make for an infectious evening of entertainment. The Congolese singer and his band NK Musica play upbeat and high tempo Soukous, Rumba, Salsa and Afro-Cuban music.

Saturday 19 September, 7.45pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 concs.

Yinka Davies

In her first London show, Yinka Davies will perform songs from her solo albums Emi n'lo and Black Chiffon and recently recorded songs with an all-star band. Arguably the finest contemporary singer in Nigeria, Yinka has had a remarkable career singing with Ayinde Barrister, Fatai Rolling Dollar, Shina Peters and Lagbaja to name a few.

Monday 21 September, 7.45pm. Tickets £12.50 / £10 concs.

The Reapers Choir

The Reapers Choir, directed by Anu Omideyi, is choir from the Christ Apostolic Church (Bethel) UK. This magnificent choir was a finalist in the BBC GospelChoir of the Year 2014 competition. Theycreates uplifting music that warms your heart. Theirclose harmonies and intricate vocal arrangements have made them one of UK's finest choirs.

Tuesday 22 September, 8pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 concs.

Aar Maanta

Considered the voice of the new generation of Somalis in the UK, British Somali singer and songwriter Aar Maanta produces an eclectic mix of styles blended with traditional Somali music, including the classical Qaraami ('love songs' in Arabic) style of the 1940s.

Wednesday 23 September, 7.45pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 concs.

Hanisha Solomon

A brilliant and powerful performer, Ethiopian Hanisha Solomon sings in Amharic, Oromiffa and Arabic languages. Her music combines Amharic musical scales with urban grooves from Africa and America.

Thursday 24 September, 7.45pm. Tickets £15 / £12.50 concs.

Mike Aremu

Nigeria's leading saxophonist Mike Aremu continues to shape his music with sophisticated melodies of contemporary jazz and the infectious rhythms of his Nigerian culture. Mike leads his band as they play from his current CD Coat of Many Colours (Vision Band). Expect an explosive show from one of the great names of Nigerian music.

Friday 25 September, 7.45pm. Tickets £15, £12.50 concs.

Daby Touré

Based in Paris, France, Daby Touré hails from Mauritania with family roots in Senegal. He's an artist who never fails to astound audiences with his ethereal voice, masterful guitar work and catchy original songs.

Wednesday 30 September, 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10 concs. Ages 12+.

TMESIS THEATRE PRESENTS

That's Amore

That's Amore is a hilarious, fast-paced, passionate and poignant piece of physical theatre that delves into the vast world and culture of romantic love. From chance encounters to hidden longings, emotional extremes to the science of romance, That's Amore melds text with stunning visuals, original music and pop classics to explore desire.

Saturday 3 October, 1pm & 3pm. Tickets £7, £24 family ticket. Ages 3+.

OPEN SKY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

The Mighty Prince and Other Fabulous Fables

An enchanting family show based on stories told by the Buddha with simple morals for young hearts and minds. Five stories featuring a host of bugs, birds, animals and magical creatures, told through rhyme, movement, live music, song and puppetry.

Saturday 3 October, 7.45pm. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door.

The Rails

The Rails are English singer-songwriter duo Kami Thompson and James Walbourne. They released their debut album in May 2014 and their sharp, true folk-rock blend and stripped back direct sound have been earning them fans and widespread acclaim ever since.

Thursday 8 October, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 , £8 concs. Ages 14+.

The Tragedian

Written and performed by Glen Wilson.

Directed by Angela Ekaette Michaels with original music by Jack Stevens.

This inventive new one man show brings to life a compelling portrait of a complex man, Ira Aldridge - the most celebrated actor of the 19th century - at a point when a turn of events forces him to evaluate his life's journey. The warmth and intimacy of this powerful portrayal brings the audience into the world of a man ahead of his time, determined to be relevant and to transform society.

Friday 9 October, 7.45pm. Tickets £10 in advance , £12 on the door.

JAY PHELPS PRESENTS

Projections of: Miles

Jay Phelps has put together an international all-star line up to re-arrange and perform over four-decade's worth of the wonderful music of jazz legend, Miles Davis. Phelps has always cited Davis as one of his greatest inspirations and aims to breathe new life into his music, selecting lesser known tunes for the band to re-imagine. Phelps (on trumpet) will be joined by ex-Blakey American Tenor saxophone star, Jean Toussaint, and British star Rachel Cohen on Alto Sax. The rhythm section consists of two of the busiest men in the business, Tim Thornton (bass) and Shane Forbes (drums) joined by rising newcomer Ashley Henry (piano).

Saturday 10 October, 1pm & 3pm. Tickets £7, £24 family ticket. Ages 4+.

COMPAGNIE ANIMOTION PRESENTS

JoJo and Billie's Tour de France

What happens when JoJo and Billie's bicycles crash with a bang, and Billie can no longer

explore France? With live bicycle percussion, live music, bicycle choreography and video work, the developing friendship of JoJo and Billie teaches us that by overcoming our differences and sharing our cultures, we can have a wonderful journey together.

Saturday 17 October, 1pm & 3pm. Tickets £7, £24 family ticket. Ages 3+.

GOBLIN THEATRE PRESENTS

Mr Tiger Goes Wild

Adapted from the best-selling picture book by Peter Brown.

Meet the tiger who came to party on a rocking musical adventure that will have your little ones roaring with laughter. Mr. Tiger lived a perfectly proper life in a perfectly proper city and everything was perfectly fine... until the day he had a wonderfully WILD idea!

Saturday 31 October, 2pm. Tickets £7, £24 family ticket. Ages 6+.

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old. We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best... but without the rude bits! Come along dressed up in your spooky and ghoulish costumes for extra fun and treats.

Wednesday 4 November, 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10 concs. Ages 14+.

TRANSPORT AND NEW WOLSEY THEATRE IPSWICH PRESENT

The Edge

A woman steps into the English Channel. Five thousand miles away in West Bengal a man is swept up by a great storm surge. Two decades later their children meet on a beach by an English town that's been abandoned to the sea. She's training to swim the Channel. He's a climate change refugee. Set in the near future, The Edge takes us on a touching and fantastical journey through weather, time and friendship exploring the mythical place where the land meets the sea, posing vital questions about our future in a rapidly changing environment.

Saturday 7 November, 1pm & 3pm. Tickets £7, £24 family ticket. Ages 3+.

TALL STORIES PRESENTS

The Snow Dragon

Billy is a spoilt young goat whose parents give him everything he wants. On New Year's

Eve, Billy's parents tell him about the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more

goodies during the night. But when Billy bumps into some wolves in the woods, New Year's Day seems a long way off. Find out how Billy escapes - and whether the Snow Dragon will bring him a present. Has Billy been naughty or nice?

Tuesday 10 November, 7.30pm & Wednesday 11 November, 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10 concs. Ages 13+.

PILOT THEATRE PRESENTS

Outsiders

The sun was beating down on the beach. Five shots rang out and a man fell to the ground. A nameless Arab, dead. Many years later two women, one French, one Algerian look up at the blue sky and wonder what really happened to their lives that day and who they, and each other, are now. Pilot Theatre's new production, written by acclaimed writer Emteaz Hussain (Blood), gives voice to the forgotten in a compelling re-imagining of Albert Camus' novel, L'étranger.

Supported by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

Thursday 12 November, 7.30pm. Tickets £12 , £10 concs. Ages 14+.

154 COLLECTIVE PRESENTS

Under the Bed

When Alice is stolen away in the middle of the night by her mum she has no idea what is happening. Scared, confused and angry, Alice finds herself in a strange house, forbidden to leave, arguing with her mum during the day and hiding under her covers from the strange noises at night. Told using performance, music, live animation and film, Under the Bed is a compelling new play about childhood trauma and what happens when nightmares are indistinguishable from reality.

Co-commissioned by ARC Stockton and Theatre in the Mill.

Friday 13 November, 7.30pm. Tickets £8 each. Ages 14+.

SPANISH THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

The History of a Staircase

Two generations of neighbours see how their lives pass by without anything around them changing. All their dreams and aspirations vanish during an unsatisfactory life in which they go up and down the same staircase.The Spanish Theatre Companyare renowned for showcasing Spanish theatre, to celebrate the best of Spanish culture.

Saturday 21 November, 1pm & 3pm. Tickets £7, £24 family ticket. Ages 3+.

A THOUSAND CRANES IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTSDEPOT PRESENT

Me and My Cat?

Come join Detective K as she sets off on an exciting and hilarious adventure, full of mysterious clues, golden rules and strange events. Will she solve the mystery and return the young boy Nicholas from a cat's body to his own? Using projection, bags of ingenuity and a hefty dollop of fun, this is a fast-paced, action-packed story for all the family. Based on the book by award winning Japanese children's author and illustrator Satoshi Kitamura and adapted for the stage by Vicky Ireland.

Friday 4 December, 7.30pm, and Saturdays 5, 12 & 19 December , 11am & 2pm.

Tickets £9 adults, £7 children (under 16), £28 family ticket. Gala Night 4 Dec: Tickets £10 each. Ages 3+.

THEATRE PECKHAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANADA WATER CULTURE SPACE PRESENTS

CLOWN

A mean looking lady runs briskly down the front steps of an old house in a city street. She is holding in her arms a bundle of toys - soft, much-loved toys that only a few days ago had belonged to a child. Where is she going? She is going to the bin! Will CLOWN manage to save his friends in time before the dustbin men arrive? An original musical theatre production based on

Quentin Blake's classic picture book, the children's cast from Theatre Peckham bring the magical world of the CLOWN to life.

Performances and reduced rates for schools on weekdays at 10.30am & 1.30pm - check the Canada Water Culture Space website for details.