Musician, actor and activist Riz Ahmed has announced a one-off livestream performance of The Long Goodbye on 19th December 2020.
The show has been developed especially for the digital realm and will be presented in binaural sound. It is a companion piece to the live stage show commissioned by the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and Manchester International Festival (MIF). Originally due to premiere back in March, COVID-19 has led to its postponement until 2021.
Following on from his acclaimed recent album The Long Goodbye, a close-up look at the breakup of a toxic relationship with the country you call home, Riz Ahmed’s livestreamed performance will blend storytelling, music, archive footage and immersive sound to guide audiences through an emotional landscape. Unravelling the album tracks, it tells the story of this moment through a personal journey and asks: ‘how did we get here?’
The online performance of The Long Goodbye will be livestreamed on the 19th December 2020. Tickets will go on sale on the 1st December.
Mark Ball, Creative Director at MIF said “we are working to reschedule a new date for the world-premiere of The Long Goodbye live stage show in 2021. Watch this space!’’
Words by Lois Dean.
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