Uptown Brown
All Ages
29 September - 3 October
Tuesday
29th September
Wednesday
30th September
Thursday
1st October
Friday
2nd October
Saturday
3rd October
45 minutes
Uptown Brown
Free event
Uptown Brown is a singing gentleman-adventurer who brings the sounds of 1920s and 1930s jazz and blues to life with his own one-man band. His unique setup, made from cedar, leather, and brass, is a clever mix of creativity and resourcefulness. He sings and plays fingerpicked ukulele, both amplified through vintage megaphones to capture the feel of an old 78 record. This act offers lively music and roaming entertainment in the classic style of vaudeville and ragtime.
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Outdoor natural lighting
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
Drums, singing, some horns/bells as part of the musical performance.
Repetitive noises
Live music, drum beats etc
Drums
High-pitched tones
Within musical context only (eg higher notes on a clarinet)
Unexpected sounds
Occasional bells/horns - again, only within a musical context.
Background Music
Live music, drum beats etc
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Artist goes into audience
The performer interacts with the audience in the round if they are interested.
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Undertake direct movement
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Props
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
