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Wednesday 29th October 2025
LIFE OF A BLANK CASSETTE TAPE – A Nostalgic Stage Journey
What is the life of the cassette, has it died a sudden death? Does anyone still play these obscure objects? Who has preserved their tape selection? In the grand scheme of things, we can agree that the life of the cassette usually starts out as a ‘blank tape’ Rewind with us and relive the magic!
Join us Upstairs at The Ritzy, Brixton for a heartwarming, funny, and nostalgic evening of short play clips inspired by the unforgettable Life of Cassette Tapes.
From the thrill of tearing off the plastic wrap of a brand-new blank cassette, to carefully crafting the perfect mixtape for a friend (or a secret crush!), these short performances will take you back to a time when music was tangible, personal, and full of character.
Stories of friendship, teenage rebellion, and love notes in magnetic tape form. What it boils down to is that our connection with the cassette tape is highly personal. If the tape gets tangled or jagged, we spend precious time trying to repair it with scissors, sticky tape and pens. It’s like no other, a unique relationship. I would even go as far as to say that it is a connection, stronger than the one that we have to the CD.
A celebration of brands, lengths, and the joy they brought — from Sony to TDK, 60 minutes to 120 minutes.
Plenty of laughter, nods of recognition, and maybe a few happy tears.
Our actors Kai Gama, Tanjiana B Hesse and Nathan Lawanga are professional’s who’re enthusiastic about this play, and are ready to bring the magic of the Cassette Tape to life.
Kai Gama is an actor and musician who is one of the founding members of the musical group 'the Insomniax'
He trained at the identity school of drama and has performed in a number of pieces including his latest offering - 'wings tings calling and kings'
Tanjiana B Hesse is an avid actor and lover of the arts. She performs in both theatre and film. She has a number of credits to her name including a one woman show Fresh Breeze and 'if only my breath be free"
KG Lester is an Actor, singer and writer. Theatre credits include: Romeo in Romeo & Juliet. John Proctor in The Crucible. Apostle & Priest in Jesus Christ Superstar. Raymond in Been So Long. Riley in the TONY AWARD WINNING Opera PARADE at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Film credits include: Mr Big in Hooded Lamppost. (BAFTA Scripted Short Film). Young Lover in The Other Side. (Feature length). Bill in Esther Bright. (Short Film). Singing credits include: LCGC Workshop Choir. The Chorus Club. Lead vocals Gospel & Jazz performances at The Queen Elizabeth Hall with Voicelab (Southbank). TV Credits include: Dancer in Dance Energy (BBC2). Model in The Time The Place (ITV). Game Show Contestant in Who's Sorry Now! (UK Living). KG has also written stage & Screen plays that were performed at Stratford Circus Theatre (March 2007) Writing credits include: Stage and screenplay; ‘Stranglehold’ (Thriller) and ‘Prayer for the Ambitious’ (Comedy). They were both professionally produced and directed and performed at Stratford Circus Theatre. 2008. Wrote, produced and directed a short film; a comedy drama called ‘Boy Denied’ December 2010.
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Time: 7PM
Venue: Upstairs at The Ritzy, Brixton SW2 1JG
Entry: FREE – just bring your memories!
Audience participation welcome! After the plays, share your own stories of cassette tapes — the mixtapes you loved, the ones that got away, and the songs that will forever be rewound in your heart.
Come and celebrate the sound, the style, and the soul of the cassette era.
Let’s press play on the past — together.
Concept created and produced by Freestyle (Clarence)
Written and co-produced by Ayanna Serwaa
Friday 21st November 2025
Feferity Radio Presents Jazz Night
William Cline Bailey is a Drummer and Songwriter based in County Durham, United Kingdom
He is a contemporary Jazz musician who has currently released 3EP's and 3 Albums.
After a number of years engaged in studio work, he released his first single entitled
"Solitude" in 2020.
The track received extensive airplay on the Mark Walker show on JazzFM and Feferity Radio, London.
William Cline Bailey is known for his work in Contemporary Jazz and blending Jazz with other Genres of music.
He is heavily influenced by artists like Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington Jr and The Yellow Jackets.
After successful Gigs in Scarborough and Hull, Yorkshire he brings his brand of groove - Oriented Contemporary Jazz to The Ritzy, Brixton, London
The Northern Echo " William Cline Bailey, Jazz musician from County Durham focuses on creating music that is both relaxing and accessible”
Tickets £12
