Wemba's Dream in Wembley Park showcases local creative talent and the Royal Philharmonic in a fusion of colourful costumes, dance, music and spoken word

 

 Photo: Chris Winter

 I was really sorry to have missed Wemba's Dream on Saturday due to other commitments.The event by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and local talent included fusions of orchestral music with contemporary dance, theatrical performances, carnival arts, film and spoken word showcases. A creative experience for audiences of all ages within the community across several sites in Wembley Park.  These photographs give you an idea of what took place.

 

Looks amazing!

 

Photo: Chris Winter

 

 

Photo: Chris Winter

 

 

 

 

Photo: Chris Winter

 

 

Photo: Chris Winter

 

 

Photo: Chris Winter

Free Performance of 'Wemba's Dream' with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & local creatives on Saturday 11am-4pm

 

 

Readers may recall from Philip Grant's local history articles that Wembley gets its name from Wemba, who founded his family's settlement here and 'lea' meaning a clearing in what was then a forest - 'Wemba Lea'  (Yes, the cry of football fans, 'Wemberley!')

The Royal Philharmonic Orhestra who are soon to moved to Wembley and local creatives are putting on live performance experience for people of all ages in different venues around Wembley Park (see map below).

 

There will be four performances featuring music, dance, carnival, spoken word, film and theatre.

 

Performances are only 15 mins long and repeated throughout the day, so you can come along and make your own timetable.

 

All the performances have been created in collaboration between Royal Philharmonic Orchestra musicians and local creatives to explore the theme of dreaming and dreams…

 

rpo.co.uk/wembasdream