DIASPORA! on Stage: Songs & Stories from the Caribbean Islands
Saturday, 09 May 2026 at 19:00
Doors open: 18:15 Venue closes: 00:30
ARTUBAEdson BurtonNeville Connor
ARTUBADIASPORA!Diverse Artists Network
This musical theatre showcase features work by artists of the Caribbean diaspora, exploring themes of migration, identity and the enduring influence of the Windrush generation on British life.
This interactive one-person play follows Neville, a Jamaican World War II veteran who migrates to Britain in the late 1940s. Through storytelling and music, the performance tracks his journey from the Caribbean to post-war Britain, navigating the transition from the warmth of his home to a cold, unfamiliar landscape. The narrative examines the complexities of displacement and resilience, ending with a reflection on heritage and the meaning of home.
A collaborative production combining spoken word with live music to present a romantic musical odyssey. The performance charts the journey from the Caribbean to Britain, blending poetry with a diverse soundtrack to capture the emotional and historical weight of the migration experience.
Age: 18+
Neville Connor is an actor and playwright who has performed extensively in theatre and educational settings. He is the author and performer of the one-man play Farewell Jamaica and serves as the CEO of Ubuntu Educational & Mentoring Services CIC.
@ubuntu.cic
ARTUBA is a semi-acoustic musical duo performing a repertoire that spans reggae, calypso, rhythm and blues and Irish reels. The group performs original compositions alongside established covers with a focus on cultural heritage.
@artubamusic
Dr Edson Burton is a poet, spoken-word artist, writer and performer whose work often intersects with historical and archive research.
@eburton70
Farewell Jamaica by Neville Connor
This interactive one-person play follows Neville, a Jamaican World War II veteran who migrates to Britain in the late 1940s. Through storytelling and music, the performance tracks his journey from the Caribbean to post-war Britain, navigating the transition from the warmth of his home to a cold, unfamiliar landscape. The narrative examines the complexities of displacement and resilience, ending with a reflection on heritage and the meaning of home.
Long Time Gal by ARTUBA & Edson Burton
A collaborative production combining spoken word with live music to present a romantic musical odyssey. The performance charts the journey from the Caribbean to Britain, blending poetry with a diverse soundtrack to capture the emotional and historical weight of the migration experience.
Age: 18+
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Neville Connor is an actor and playwright who has performed extensively in theatre and educational settings. He is the author and performer of the one-man play Farewell Jamaica and serves as the CEO of Ubuntu Educational & Mentoring Services CIC.
@ubuntu.cic
ARTUBA is a semi-acoustic musical duo performing a repertoire that spans reggae, calypso, rhythm and blues and Irish reels. The group performs original compositions alongside established covers with a focus on cultural heritage.
@artubamusic
Dr Edson Burton is a poet, spoken-word artist, writer and performer whose work often intersects with historical and archive research.
@eburton70
