Lovey and Boy - a carnival odyssey 

Carnival is a time when you can be anyone -from a mighty warrior to a mythical butterfly, or even a cunning trickster!

Lovey and Boy are best friends, who love to dance, and are excited for carnival time. Boy is discovering more about who she is. With the support of Lovey they embark on a journey learning more about their heritage and about carnival.

This tale of Carnival is a celebration of Caribbean heritage and identity asking who are we? What is our history? And how do we move through the world? A playful story of self-discovery. This immersive experience invites you to join Lovey and Boy on their journey.

Lovey and Boy - a carnival odyssey premiered at the Edinburgh’s International Children’s Festival ‘Family Encounter’ in May and June 2021.

In August 2021, Lovey and Boy was performed at the opening of Jupiter Rising Festival 2021.

Lovey and Boy was also presented at Tramway’s Dance International Glasgow spring season 2022.

CREATIVE TEAM

Chinyanta Kabaso - performer

Kemono L Riot - performer

KJ Clarke Davis - performer

Loretta Crinall - performer

Ashanti Harris - Story By and Co-Direction 

Ambroise of Paradax Period  - Film By

Mele Broomes - Choreography and Co-Direction

Sabrina Henry - Stylist

Bridgeman Arts - Original Carnival Costume and Carnival Prop Design

MV Brown - Carnival Troupe Make up

Shizuku - Meet Lovey and Meet Boy Sound

Vardi - Rockstone Anancy and Forest Spirit music 

Paix - Vocalist

Anoushka Nanny - Vocalist

Carine Barinia - Administrator

Michaella Fee - Production Manager, Stage Manager (Edinburgh International Childrens Festival)

Laura Hawkins - Technical Stage Manager (Jupiter Rising)

Rhea Lewis - Producer

Images by Ambroise Leclerc of Paradax Period

Supported by

Creative Scotland, Tramway supports, The Work Room, Imaginate