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UK Launch of KEHÃ SEEBII – FOR THOSE LEFT BEHIND
IRIE! in collaboration with The Black-E
UK Launch of KEHÃ SEEBII – FOR THOSE LEFT BEHIND
WORK MOTIVATED BY THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIVES IN THE NEW CROSS FIRE, 1981
UK Launch at The Black-E, Liverpool
27–28 September 2025
Doors open at 6.30, performance 8pm
https://www.iriedancetheatre.org/
IRIE! Dance Theatre proudly presents the UK launch of KEHÃ SEEBII – For Those Left Behind, a powerful new work inspired by memory, loss, and collective healing.
Motivated by the tragic loss of lives in the New Cross Fire of 1981, KEHÃ SEEBII offers a moment of stillness and reflection — a prayer of love and compassion for ancestors and descendants.
Through the universal language of movement, KEHÃ SEEBII honours the lives, memories, and legacy of those who have shaped our communities. The performance blends storytelling, ritual, drumming, percussion, and voice to create an atmosphere where grief, love, and hope co-exist in harmony. Every step, every sound, every breath becomes a prayer that transcends time and space.
This moving work invites audiences to journey with the performers through the shared human experience of loss and remembrance, offering moments of collective healing and connection. It is a deeply human exploration of spirit and memory, grounded in African and Caribbean dance traditions and brought to life through IRIE!’s visionary choreography.
IRIE! dance theatre
Britain’s leading dance theatre company working in the field of African & Caribbean dance fusion. Founded in 1985 by Beverley Glean with the principal aim of heightening the profile of Black dance in Britain, the company set out to create a repertory of works reflective of the African Caribbean influence on the Black British cultural experience.
AFRICAN ROUTES 2025: EQUAL MEASURES
27–28 September 2025
Join us for this landmark moment as IRIE! Dance Theatre, the UK’s leading African and Caribbean dance company — brings KEHÃ SEEBII to Liverpool for its UK premiere.
But there is even more to experience across the African Routes: Equal Measures weekend.
On Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September, audiences can take part in:
Exhibitions & Workshops: Explore African dance and music through hands-on sessions with leading artists.
Thought-Provoking Discussions: Engage in powerful conversations around equality, history, and cultural sustainability.
Community & Celebration: Connect with dancers, musicians, and cultural enthusiasts in a vibrant space of exchange and renewal.
This is a unique opportunity to celebrate African heritage, connect with artists and communities, and be part of a powerful cultural movement. Whether you are a dancer, musician, researcher, or simply passionate about African and diasporic arts, this event welcomes you.
