THE HEAD
WRAP DIARIES
Hair – worn long, worn short, worn wavy or in braids – is the subject of The Head Wrap Diaries, a funny and uplifting dance theatre show by Uchenna. The show is set in a hair salon and is about people and their ongoing relationship with hair.
Blending club styles House, Waacking, and Vogue with African and Contemporary Dance, with a good dose of humour and a sizzling soundtrack of sounds, The Head Wrap Diaries explores femininity, beauty, culture, sisterhood and most importantly; HAIR!
Audience members are welcomed by stylists Linda and Riyah who will take you on a hair journey that will have you laughing out loud, thinking about your own (and everyone else’s!) hair while you learn a thing or two about afro hair, straight from the hairdresser’s chair.
For the curious
Pre-show installation experience
Designed by students from Central Saint Martins in collaboration with Vicki Igbokwe.
The Head Wrap Bar
Stay with us each night after the show for an interactive, informal discussion in the Head Wrap Bar. Put your thoughts and questions to the company and learn and share different ways of tying head wraps. Don’t forget to bring your fabrics!
Book the show
Would you like to book the show for your venue or event?
1) Download the Tour & Marketing Pack and the Technical Production Rider Pack.
2) Get in Touch by emailing info@uchennadance.com with THE HEAD WRAP DIARIES POTENTIAL BOOKING in the subject line.
3) We will be in touch to discuss your needs.
Credits
Running Time
Approx. 60 mins without an interval. Some shows include a pre-show installation (dependent on venue) and a post-show (30-120 min) Head Wrap Bar, for further information please contact the venue.
We recommend an age guidance of 5+.
Creative Team
Director, Choreographer and Co-Writer: Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu
Producer: Grace Okereke
Writer: Bola Agbaje
Assistant Choreographer & Rehearsal Director: Ingrid Mackinnon
Performers & Creative Collaborators: Natalie Bailey, Emmanuella Idris, Oluwatosin Omotosho, Shanelle Clemenson, Sitsofe Attah
Production Manager: Anthony Osborne / David Salter / Salvatore Scollo
Lighting Design: James Mackenzie
Assistant Producer & Rehearsal Assistant: Viviana Rocha
Music Director & Composer: Kweku Aacht
Scenography: Original scenography design by Rajha Shakiry
Costume Director and Maker: Jodie-Simone Howe
Dramaturgy: Funmi Adewole
Film: Anton Califano
Art Direction: TM Studios
Photography: Foteini Christofilopoulou, Tony Hay
PR & Marketing: Carol Ann Walters PR
Design Team Central St Martins: Fie Neo, Daniel Hall, Victoria Adebayo
Installation Contributors: Curlture UK, Looks Like Me, Lesley Asare and Mikela Henry-Lowe
Credits: Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and partnerships with The Rural Touring Dance Initiative, The Place, Ged Matthews, The Albany, Bernie Grant Arts Centre and Trinity Laban.
Touring dates
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht
8th June 2023
Zaal 3, The Hague
2nd - 4th June 2023
PAST SHOWS
THE PLACE (London)
19–20 Sept 2016
THE LOWRY (Salford Quays)
18 Oct 2016
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE (London)
29–30 Sept 2017
THE WITHAM (County Durham)
6 Oct 2017
ARTS OUT WEST (Cumbria)
7 Oct 2017
SPARC THEATRE (Shropshire)
12 Oct 2017
NEWHAMPTON ARTS CENTRE (Wolverhampton)
13 Oct 2017
BRILLEY VILLAGE HALL (Herefordshire)
14 Oct 2017
GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL – STRIKE A LIGHT (Gloucester)
17 Oct 2017
PAVILION DANCE SOUTH WEST (Bournemouth)
19 Oct 2017
DANCEXCHANGE (Birmingham)
2 Nov 2017
THE MARKET THEATRE (Herefordshire)
3 Nov 2017
THE PEEL CENTRE (Derbyshire)
10 Nov 2017
CRICH GLEBE FIELD CENTRE (Derbyshire)
11 Nov 2017
HALSTOCK VILLAGE HALL (Dorset)
16 Nov 2017
ROADWATER VILLAGE HALL (Somerset)
17 Nov 2017
BRADWORTHY MEMORIAL HALL (Devon)
18 Nov 2017
CONTACT (Manchester)
22–23 Nov 2017
SEDGEFORD VILLAGE HALL (Norfolk)
25 Nov 2017
THE LOWRY (Salford Quays)
17 Feb 2018
ALBANY (London)
20–23 Mar 2018
GLADSTONE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE (Peterborough)
24 Mar 2018
TRINITY CENTRE (Bristol)
13 Apr 2018
THE PLACE (London)
20 Apr 2018
CAST (Doncaster)
24 Apr 2018
RILEY THEATRE (Leeds)
26 Apr 2018
THE COURTYARD (Hereford)
14 Jul 2018
SAMPLED, SADLER’S WELLS (London)
8–9 Feb 2019
THE ALBANY (London)
26–27 Feb 2019
KINGSMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE – As part of The Mill Arts Centre’s B-Live Programme (Bicester)
2 Mar 2019
COYLER-FERGUSSON HALL, UNIVERSITY OF KENT (Canterbury)
8 Mar 2019
STANLEY HALLS (Croydon) For Dance Festival Croydon
20 Jul 2019
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht
8th June 2023
Zaal 3, The Hague
2nd - 4th June 2023
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