Jezebel
Cherish Menzo
Information
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: Pay What You Can (Recommended Price £16)
Running Time: 60 mins
Age Guidance: 16+
This event takes place in person in our Council Chamber.
This performance is Pay What You Can.
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‘Provocative and witty’
The Stage
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‘Gripping’
Get the Chance
Jezebel refuses to be defined by other people.
In a world where stereotypes are formed in a vacuum and individuals are defined by others, are we able to deconstruct the controversial stereotypes associated with the black hip hop honey? Can 90s video girls redefine themselves?
Jezebel is a dance performance inspired by female models who appeared in late 90s hip hop music videos. Images in the mass media often projected females in a hyper-sensualized way, reinforcing stereotypes associated with black / dark / coloured women. Join Jezebel as she navigates the landscape of hip hop culture, searching for ways to reclaim her own image.
“Cherish Menzo is a rock-solid, captivating performer… a force to be reckoned with, not only as a dancer, but also as a brave maker of her own work.” Movement Exposed
This performance is Pay What You Can.
Tickets from £6. If anyone feels they need to pay under £6 please contact Box Office, on boxoffice@bac.org.uk or call 0207 223 2223
The Pay What You Can Scheme removes a financial barrier, giving everyone the chance to see our shows. This is made possible by those who are able choosing a higher price point, and for this you can be guided by the recommended price. Thank you for supporting us and the community by continuing to book with us. We look forward to seeing you soon.
PRE EVENT INFORMATION
This event takes place in person in our Council Chamber. This space is on the first floor, with step-free access via a lift.
If you have booked a ticket you will receive an email from us before your performance detailing important information about your visit.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT/COMPANION TICKETS
If you require the assistance of a friend or helper to attend, we can make a free ticket available for your companion. You can book access companion tickets online or contact the Box Office to book by emailing access@bac.org.uk.
To book a free access companion online:
- log in to your account here
- go to ‘Other preferences’ and tick ‘I require a personal assistant/companion’.
- Choose the performance, date and seats you would like and if you add at least 2 tickets to your basket, then one of these will automatically become free.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Audio described performance: 13 October at 7.30pm. Audio describer is Elaine Joseph.
Find our more about audio described performances.
Content
- This performance contains strobe lighting and haze
- There is loud clapping in the middle and second part of the show
- Some explicit scenes (movement and lyrics)
All performances will be Relaxed. We invite you to make yourself comfortable and move around if you need to and if you need to leave the performance at any point you will be allowed to return to the space when you feel ready.
Audio Introduction:
AUDIO INTRODUCTION INFORMATION (PDF)
AUDIO INTRODUCTION INFORMATION (WORD DOC)
Concept, Choreography & Performance: Cherish Menzo
Lighting Design & Technical Coordination: Niels Runderkamp
Music: Michael Nunes
Video: Andrea Casetti
Costumes: Daniel Smedeman
Dramaturgy: Renée Copraij
Outside Eye: Berthe Spoelstra, Christian Yav and Nicole Geertruida
Vocal Coach: Shari Kok-Sey-Tjong
Campaign Image: Tatchatrin Choeychom
Co-Production: Frascati Producties
Production Management: Bibi Scholten Van Aschat
Distribution and Tour Management: Grip and Frascati Producties
Thanks to: Benjamin Kahn, Centre Chorégraphique Le Château
With the Support of: Amsterdam Fonds Voor De Kunst and the Embassy of the Netherlands.
We want our shows to be as accessible to as many people as possible.
We offer tickets to most shows on a Pay What You Can basis throughout the year.
Tickets for Council Chamber performances in 2026 start at £9.50, and we have recommended pricing to help you choose a price that works for you.
We know that ticket price is a huge barrier for some. If you can afford to pay the recommended price or more, choosing to do so supports those that can’t. It makes it possible for us to continue to offer Pay What You Can and welcome those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend.
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