Toussaint To Move: Free

In a world confined by borders, flags and occupied lands. 

Who dares to dream? Who dares to break the cycles of oppression? Who dares to be joyful in the darkest hour?

Free embarks on a powerful quest for a place of no limitations on people’s way of life and way of being. 

We sing: "take me to a place where I am free, leave the people dem so they can see." 

We dance as the Nyabinghi rhythms vibrate our bodies and we skank to the pulse of the one drop. Through the power of Reggae Culture and highly-physical dance, ‘Free’ immerses audiences in the unwavering pursuit of freedom. 

Celebrating Reggae's global injection that has ignited revolutions all over the world since the 1960s. An immersive performance accompanied by original music with strong reggae and hints of jazz influences, written and performed by ‘Buck and The Magnificence’ in the Reggae Dub style, held together by the storytelling nature of Toussaint To Move's world. 

Gather, skank and lively up yourself, till we are all Free.

Tickets go on sale at 12pm on 01 September. 

Age Guidance: 13+ (may address adult topics and situations as death and moments that could be frightening to young children.) 

Length: 1 hour (TBC in Summer 2025) 

CREDITS Artistic Direction: Akeim Toussaint Buck 

Choreography: Akeim Toussaint Buck in collaboration with the performers 

Creative Producer: João Maio 

Artistic Mentors: Beverley Glean, Dr. 'H' Patten 

Performers: Aline Simo Kamga Francesca Matthys Jemima Tawose Jeremiah Olusola Manukaa Tony Kaaba 

R&D Performers: Maisha Kungu 

Scenography: Rhian Millar 

Lighting Designer and Operator: Luke Jackson 

Set Design and Fabrication: Robyn Hughes 

Rehearsal Director: Sadé Alleyne 

Audio Description: Soloman The Wizard 

Audio Description Consultancy: Soundscribe 

Dramaturgy: Anthony Ekundayo Lennon & Louise Katerega 

Studio Photography: Solomon Charles-Kelly 

Poster Design: Leon Davis (aka LUSCIOUS) 

Production Film & Photography: Studio Bokhego 

‘Free’ Music by Buck and The Magnificence: 

Akeim Toussaint Buck: Lyrics and Lead Vocals 

Azizi Cole: Drums and Backing Vocals 

Otis Jones: Guitar and Backing Vocals 

Joel Stedman: Bass Clarinet, Percussion and Backing Vocals 

Jeffrey Gordan: Saxophone and Backing Vocals 

Joseph Frost-Tesfaye: Keys, Organ and Backing Vocals 

Owen Burns: Bass and Backing Vocals 

Shaun Williams (Sundown Recording): Engineer and Producer 

‘Free’ is co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells, Transform and ARC Stockton (via The Make New Work Programme, supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation) and the development was funded via Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants.