IMMERSIVE BLAKE FOR THE OPENING OF THE BLAKE RETROSPECTIVE TATE BRITAIN 2019
Join an immersive performance celebrating William Blake
Bringing together music, dance, spoken word and visual imagery, this unique performance reflects the spiritual power of Blake’s creative work across different art forms. It is devised and directed by Valerie Doulton, and performed by The Live Literature Company.
The event features music by John Tavener, Benjamin Britten, Vaughan Williams and Bob Dylan, alongside readings of Blake’s poems, and projections of his visual images. Performers include Sam Fairbrother, Michael Horovitz, William Jonah, Vanessa Vie and Madeleine Worrall, with a live band featuring Jem Doulton, Alex Ward and Sant Horro.

William Jonah & Madeleine Worrall

William Jonah & Madeleine Worrall with Blake visual image

Jem Doulton/drums, Santiago Horro/bass, Alex Ward/clarinet

Sam Fairbrother

Michael Horovitz & Vanessa Vie performing Blake’s ‘Laughing Song’

Jem Doulton on drums.
