SEIN members Inhouse Events are excited to be putting on this unique show at Queen’s Park Arena.
“Call Mr Robeson!” celebrates the life and trials of Mr Paul Robeson, who, in 1960 led the Glasgow May Day parade and performed for thousands at Queen’s Park Arena Glasgow.
With a special introduction by Lost Glasgow’s Norry Wilson and local musicians, this event looks at Glasgow’s history of social justice activism as context for Tayo Aluko’s award-winning one man performance documenting the life of Paul Robeson.
Actor, Singer, Civil Rights Campaigner
When over the years Robeson was becoming progressively too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he was branded a traitor to his country, harassed, and denied opportunities to perform or travel.
Just as physical, emotional and mental stress threaten to push him over the fine line between genius and madness, he is summoned to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee, to give the most difficult and important performance of his career.
This roller-coaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable and eventful life highlights how his pioneering and heroic (but largely forgotten) political activism led many to describe him as the forerunner of the civil rights movement.
It features much fiery oratory and some of his famous songs, including a dramatic rendition of Ol’ Man River.
Read more about the performance
Don’t miss it
When? Friday 3rd May, Doors 7pm
Where? Queen’s Park Arena
Tickets: General Admission – £11.50
www.tickettailor.com/events/inhouseeventscic/242543
***NB: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE, TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER***
Community tickets: free tickets are available for SEIN member & other local organisations to bring groups along. Please contact lewis@inhouse.scot for more info.
The performance will be BSL interpreted.
This event is supported by: Glasgow City Heritage Trust, South East Integration Network, Inhouse CIC & Lost Glasgow
