Love Sax and all that Jazz 2 (Da Mans Dem) is the sequel to the very successful musical comedy stage play of the same name. Playwright and poet Alan Charles picks up from where he left in the first instalment as he once again tackles the thorny subject relationship. Using music, poetry, drama and comedy Da Mans Dem takes an informative and humorous look at men and relationships exploring those age old questions of what do men want? Why do men cheat? And what defines a man? Set in the hottest bar/live entertainment venue in London, the lives and experiences of friends and foes are unravelled to reveal that all is not as it may seem.

Brian and Lisa are an intelligent, successful and the ideal couple but the demands of juggling a successful professional career and marital life puts an extra strain on their relationship. It’s a strain that is about to break the camel’s back, a strain that needs to be fixed and fixed fast before the ideal becomes ordeal.

Phil has it all; the looks, the lines and the ladies. A self confessed sex addict and ladies man, Phil is unashamed and unperturbed by his chosen lifestyle. His desire for carnal pleasure take him far beyond even he himself was willing to go.

Alfred the owner of Oasis (the must be at venue in London) is caught between his 2 loves. On the one hand there is Louise his high school sweetheart, whose heart he broke when he ran out on her without a word 9 years earlier. He wants her back and has been pursuing her for the last 3 years; however Louise is not too interested in going down that road again. On the other hand there is his friend and business partner Kylie who has desires to be with Alfred and so Alfred must come to the realisation that if you can have the one you love, then love the one who loves you.

Love Sax and all that Jazz (Da Mans Dem) is and out and out comedy that is seasoned with drama, marinated in laughter and left to cook on a slow heat of intrigued and suspense

Love Sax and all that Jazz (Da Mans Dem) opens at the Broadway Theatre, London for a Valentine Special (Sat 11th & Sun 12th February 2012)
Doors 7pm – Show 7.30pm Nightly
Tickets £15 Early Bird Special Before 1st Jan 2012
Thereafter £17.50 Adv or £20 at the door
Broadway Theatre - Ruhey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4RU
Box Office 020 8690 0002 – www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk
More Info 07989 574 066 or focusarts.co.uk

Travel with us behind the scene of a lifetime story reenacted on stage.

Shoulda Coulda Woulda is based on the songs and vocals of Vanessa Brigg one of Trinidad and Tobago’s top gospel singers. It’s a story of triumph over adversity, it tells the story and how music, mission and love for God were used to overcome a life of abuse, pain, anguish and suicidal attempts. It shows how music can be instrumental in bringing healing and peace to a life destined for destruction, how mission and faith in God were tested to the limit but how to overcome by never giving up or giving in. A story that suggest that when all hope is gone, when all you have left is da Music da Mission and da Man, you have more than enough!!! It’s a story of hope for the hopeless, rest for the weary and peace for the downtrodden. Through songs and dance, music and humour it’s a roller coaster ride of emotion that will touch every aspect of your being.

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Focus Arts Promotions and Heartbeat International Presents Caribbean Flo an evening of the best is Caribbean Gospel Music featuring Live from the Caribbean 3 of best gospel artiste out of Trinidad and Tobago Mention, Jadee and Koen Duncan. Come and enjoy a high energy and inspirational evening of Gospel Reggae, Soca and Ragga and be blessed by Music of Caribbean Origin.

Sat 3rd September 2011

Venue: Clemence Hall, Brisbane St, Camberwell, London , SE5 7NL
Time: Doors 7pm – Show 7.30pm
Cost: £8 in Adv £10 at the door
Box Office: 020 8555 0044
More Info: 07989 574 066 or focusarts@yahoo.co.uk

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Strength Ah Mi Life

• Come Home (Feat. Vanessa Briggs)
• Christ Won
• Time for Everything (Feat. Gitta Dan)
• Love L-O-V-E
• Count on De Lord
• Charity
• Is He Worthy?
• Give Thanks & Praise
• Strength of Mi Life (Feat. Tiko)
• Call Him
• Jesus Never Fail Me (Feat. Junior Robinson)
• Minute 2 Midnight
• Tell Them
• U R Da 1

“Strength Ah Mi Life” the follow up to his 2001 debut “Da Plan” is a hard hitting, inspiring and uplifting album. This offering sees Alan pushing the boundaries of his remarkable manipulation of words to now include singing as well as his trademark dub poetry and rapping.

Produced by one of the Caribbean’s best producer Sherwin Gardner, the album features some of the finest talents from the Island of Trinidad. These include Gospel Ragga DJ Tiko Angelos formerly of Royal Priesthood who flexes his chanting muscle on the title track “Strength Ah Mi Life”. Singer and songwriter Vanessa Briggs (Shoulda Coulda Woulda) lends her heavenly vocals to “Come Home” the opening track of the album over the drop leaf rhythm and Gitta Dan also formerly of Royal Priesthood contributes his awesome vocals on the track “Time For Everything”.

Da Plan

• Greetings & Salutations
• He Took Away My Pain
• Da Plan (Feat. Tendai)
• Who Is Da Man
• Interlude (Feat. Junior Robinson)
• Whole World
• Brothers Keeper (Feat. 2 True)
• I Can See
• Mr Lover Man
• Y U R Dance
• God Is Not Dead
• Da Plan
• Lift Him Up (Feat. Roger Grandison)
• Been A Long Time
• Who Is Da Man (Feat. Nathan Prime)
• Everybody Ought To Know Play

In 2001 Alan released his debut album (Da Plan) which introduced us to Alan Charles, a master storyteller, who combined Rap, rhythm and rhyme, on an album that, was hard hitting, as it was humorous. Alan sets out in no uncertain terms the fact behind every controversy there is – the great controversy between good and evil with man as the ultimate prize.

The album utilised various forms of music of black origin from the soca coated ‘why yuh ah dance wid de devil’ to the rock and roll offering of ‘God is not dead’; it offered something for everyone. ‘Da Plan’ enlisted the help of some of Britain’s finest gospel artist. With praise & worship supremo Roger Grandison lending vocals on the reggae dub track ‘Lift him up’ while the soulful vocals of Nathan Prime and the righteous reggae tones of Tendai were borrowed for the tracks ‘Who is da man?’ and ‘Da Plan’ respectively. Husband & wife duo 2 True provided a classic soul vibe for ‘Am I my brother’s keeper. Backing vocals came in the form of Junior Robinson, Patsy Holder and Nicola Burgher, with production credits going to Adrian McKenzie, Shean Roberts, Michael Harding, Chris Brooks and Terry Sonson.

However, it is Alan’s ability to work an audience with his call and response styles poetry that made ‘Da plan’ truly remarkable. His humorous, tongue in cheek themes ranging from Shabba’s “Mr Lover Man” to “Everybody ought to know” are delivered with timing and great conviction.

Shoulda Woulda Coulda – Advert 1

Shoulda Woulda Coulda – Advert 1

LSJ – Fairfield Hall Feedback

LSJ – Broadway Theatre Feedback

LSJ – Lets Talk and Chat 1

LSJ – Lets Talk and Chat 2

LSJ – Premier Radio

Strength ah mi Life – Live

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Love Sax and all that Jazz the smash hit gospel comedy play from Alan Charles returns for a 5th time to the Greater London Region. Following 4 SOLD OUT shows at the Broadway theatre Catford, The Ashcroft Theatre (Fairfields Hall Croydon) will now play host to Love Sax and all that Jazz for 1 NIGHT ONLY on Sunday 29th May 2011.

The show addresses various aspects of the love relationship through the eyes and experiences of four female friends as they pertain to Love Sex and all that Drama.

Love Sax and all that Jazz the stage play will make you laugh, cry, shout, chuckle and scream all that same time. The story of friends and relationships is dealt with through songs, drama, comedy and the spoken word. Incorporating a live three-piece band, the production is thought-provoking, humorous and one that inspired and uplifted the whole family.

The production has already enjoyed critical acclaim throughout the UK and also had a successful tour of the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago.

Date: Sunday 29th May 2011

Venue: Ashcroft Theatre (Fairfield Halls) Park Lane, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DG
Tickets: £17.50 Adv or £20 at the door (Available from 28th Mar)
Box Office: 020 8688 9291 or visit: www.fairfield.co.uk

Times: Doors 7pm – Shows 7.30pm
More info: 07989 574 066 or focusarts@yahoo.co.uk

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