Recital for a World Gone to Sh*t
James Newby & Joseph Middleton
Platoon Presents at Kings Place
| James Newby | baritone |
|---|---|
| Joseph Middleton | piano |
| (guest speaker) | TBA |
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Oscar Wilde. This recital is based on a collection of poetry entitled ‘Poems for a World Gone to Sh*t’.
Baritone James Newby says ‘As I read these vital and emotive poems, I realised that they resonated with me in the same way as the songs I was performing. Songs from today, as well as songs from a past era, have always provided the ideal vehicle to express our feelings and explore our emotions. There’s plenty in the world that we aren’t in control of – we are constantly surrounded by news of atrocities and suffering. The poems in this collection articulate those feelings of despair, frustration, loss, anger, but also reminds us that for all the ‘sh*t’ in the world, there is always beauty and joy to be found.
I’d love it if people left this recital having had even the tiniest shift, a new way of looking at something, a conscious gratitude, or even a melody that articulates better than words some sadness or joy. For me, that’s what I try to achieve every time I stand on stage, and that’s what makes art, in every form, so relevant to society today.’
Featuring a special guest to be announced…
This performance will last approximately 110 minutes, including an interval.
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Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
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Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
