What is Ta Na Deptford?

First hailing from the streets of Rio de Janiero- Ta Na Deptford takes it's inspiration from Brazilian street theatre troupe 'Ta Na Rua'. The original company founded in the 1970's by Amir Haddad set out to transform society through performance- breaking social and theatrical conventions by bringing exciting musical spectacles to the streets of Rio. The performance methodology of Ta Na Rua is one which challenges and empowers the 'actor' (an 'actor' can be a confusing term in a TNR context given that the company seeks to involve those without formal training and the practical performance is centred around dance). As there is no director the Ta Na Rua actor has the creative control in performance, their task is to work as a collective to spontaneously create performance to music using their own impulses.

Now the unique methodology created by Ta Na Rua is coming to London- reborn as Ta Na Deptford! Although we intend to remain true to the philosophy of creating performance on impulse to music- we also expect big changes to occur by removing the techniques out of the cultural context which gave birth to them. So what will happen when Ta Na Rua becomes a product of our culture- using our music, fueled by our impulses and performed on our streets? Only one way to find out- TND 'happenings' take place every Monday in 'the gallery' above the Amersham Arms in New Cross.