Jerwood Hall
Ayanna-Witter Johnson: New Roots First Light
LSO St Luke's Associate Artist
LSO St Luke's
Programme to be announced
Ayanna Witter-Johnson voice, cello and piano
Ashley Joseph host
Chris Morris drums, percussion
Joshua Domfeh piano, keyboard
Inua Ellams poet
Anya Ferdinand dancer
Remi Ferdinand dancer
The concert will finish at approximately 9.30pm.
Tickets
£15 (£12.50 concession)
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
The Concert
An immersive evening of music, poetry, dance and conversation, singer, cellist and composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson launches her LSO St Luke’s residency inspired by her forthcoming sophomore album New Roots.
The Music
Blending contemporary song, spoken word, dance and live discussion, New Roots: In Conversation explores themes of identity, belonging, ancestry, healing and renewal through the lens of the diaspora experience.
Both personal and universal, the evening invites audiences into a shared space of listening, reflection, connection and celebration.
The Performers
Joined by her band members Chris Morris and Joshua Domfeh, with special guests including poet Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, An Evening with an Immigrant), dancer Remi Ferdinand (Hamilton, The Sound of Music) and presented by Ashley Joseph (Get Up Stand Up: The Bob Marley Musical, JoJo & Gran Gran), the evening moves between intimate reflection and powerful live performance, weaving together stories, rhythms and ideas that ask what it means to grow while remaining connected to where we come from.
I’m delighted to deepen my longstanding relationship with the LSO through this artistic partnership. LSO St Luke’s has been the setting for many pivotal artistic moments in my career, and I’m excited to broaden my artistic practice and to welcome new voices, perspectives and artistic expression into this space.
Ayanna Witter-Johnson
This event has been supported by POWER UP: managed by PRS Foundation in partnership with, Beggars Group, and the Black Music Coalition, with support from Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales, Creative Wales, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Believe and Simkins, plus AIM, the BPI, the FAC, The Ivors Academy, the MMF, the MPA, MPG, The Musicians’ Union, PPL, PRS for Music and the PRS Members’ Fund.
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Booking
Box Office Information
Online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk
By phone on +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday to Friday 12–5.30pm)
In person at the Barbican Centre in advance, or at LSO St Luke’s when doors open (no booking fee)
Members of the Barbican’s Access Scheme can book wheelchair places priced at the lowest price for that event and book a free companion seat. Join the Barbican Access Scheme.
Contact the Barbican Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk, get help via WhatsApp or send them a text message on 07380 975000.
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All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Contact the Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings) to exchange your tickets for another LSO concert or Barbican credit voucher, valid for twelve months. A per-ticket administration fee applies.
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all bookers will receive a refund.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to LSO St Luke's
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What to Expect
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Accessibility
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