Josephine Baker. The little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th Century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother to the multicultural Rainbow Tribe, Josephine broke the mou...
Josephine
Book Now- 03-Mar-2022 05-Mar-2022
- Polka Theatre
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8 - 16 years
- £10.00 - £14.00
- Tickets: Adults & Children from £10 + *£1.50 transaction fee applies to phone & online bookings.
Josephine Baker. The little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th Century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother to the multicultural Rainbow Tribe, Josephine broke the mould and high-kicked the pieces to the kerb.
But, almost 50 years after her death, Café Josephine, a down-at-heel New York diner dedicated to her memory, faces closure. Nobody remembers Josephine, who she was, what she did, what she stood for. And she just can’t allow that.
With a sultry, Harlem Renaissance-inspired score, spring-heeled Charleston dancing and a hatful of historical figures, Josephine blurs the real with the imagined as we follow one woman’s incredible journey from the slums of St Louis via the bright lights of Paris and into the hearts of the world.
“A brilliantly physical performance” - The Guardian
Performances: Thu 3 - Sat 5 March
Ages 8+
Approx. 60 mins in Polka’s Main Theatre.
Times vary, please visit polkatheatre.com for more details and information about access performances.
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Venue details
- Polka Theatre
- 240 The Broadway
- Wimbledon
- London
- SW19 1SB
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB -
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB -
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB -
LondonHow to Hide a Lion
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB -
LondonPlastic Drastic Fantastic
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB -
LondonThe Emperor’s New Clothes
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB -
LondonGlisten
11-May-2022 10:45 AM - 15-May-2022 14:30 PM0 - 2 years5/11/2022 10:45:00 AM 5/15/2022 2:30:00 PMA gentle, sparkling and immersive multi-sensory experience for 0-18 months.
Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB -
LondonThe Paper Dolls
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB -
LondonSnow White
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Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB -
LondonThe Pirate, the Princess and the Platypus
18-Jun-2022 14:00 PM - 20-Aug-2022 14:00 PM5 - 16 years6/18/2022 2:00:00 PM 8/20/2022 2:00:00 PMOnce upon a time there was a pirate who wanted to be a princess, a princess who wanted to be a pirate and a platypus who was happy being exactly themselves!
Polka Theatre240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, London SW19 1SB
