04 Trailer Unknown Soldier Theatre Peckham

Alison Ray created The Unknown Soldier in 2019, which has now evolved to a 1-hour performance. The Unknown Soldier recounts the stories of the Black British War Veterans via the mediums of Dance, Music, Text, and Visuals to create a captivating and engaging narrative of these untold stories.
The work was supported in it early development by performances @ Shiftskg1, Afro Dance Xplosion, BHM Enfield Council, Alison Ray Dance Company, and Black Cultural Archives online performance in honour of Remembrance Day 2020 and West Indian Association of Service Personnel President Mr. Vince Mcbean.
Following Arts Council funding, the production has been reworked for an extended version performed by
THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER (PRODUCTION) (2024-2025)
Cast & Creative Team
Choreography and Concept: Alison Ray MA, Artistic Director of Alison Ray Dance Company
Assistant Choreographer & Rehearsal Director: Theophilous Alade
Dancers: Marion Fagbemi (Dancer & Singer), Stanley Duventru (Dancer), Gaddiel MVUTU (Dancer)
Musicians: Gary Washington (Violin), Papis Mane (Drummer)
Composers: Elle Imani Baglira & Michael Ray
Dramaturgy: Dr Funmi Adewole
Casting Director: Selma Nicholls (Looks Like Me Casting)
Producer: Deborah Baddoo MBE
PR: Carol Ann Walters
Social Media: Iris de Brito
Photographer: Aisling Mcgill and Matea Photography
Videographer: Ben Mouloungui
Lighting: Ben Garcia
Costume: Alison Hamiton
Imperial War Museum Film: F/O Weekes 132 Squadron
Performances at Bristol Trinity Arts, Theatre Peckham, RAF Museum London, Willesden Library, The Albany Theatre Coventry, The Hat Factory Luton.
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.