ODYSSEY

Christopher Kent and Gamal Khamis return with their new narrative recital Odyssey - Words and Music of Finding Home, the sequel to Never Such Innocence, their acclaimed programme of words and music from the First World War (described by BBC Radio 3 as “incredibly moving”).

ODYSSEY tells the story of the aftermath of war, with the legend of Odysseus’s epic journey home from Troy to Ithaca interwoven with themes of journey, diaspora and migration explored through words and music, including specially commissioned works by six award-winning contemporary poets and composers. Their work is set alongside Homer’s original words in Emily Wilson’s acclaimed new translation, as well as works by Shakespeare, Bach, Debussy, and Clara Schumann to create another absorbing, moving and richly rewarding evening. 

ODYSSEY is available for booking for theatres, concert societies, festivals and schools. Please contact chris@ckuk.com or +44 7850 595089 to enquire about availability.

ODYSSEY 2019/20 TOUR DATES

Friday 8th November 2019, 8pm – OSO Arts Centre, Barnes Green, London, SW13 0LF

Sunday 10th November 2019, 7.30pm - St Mary's, Perivale, London, UB6 8SS SOLD OUT

Saturday 29th February 2020, 7.30pm – River of Music, All Saints Church, Isleworth, TW7 6BE

Sunday 1st March 2020, 7.30pm - Jermyn Street Theatre, London, SW1Y 6ST

Saturday 6th June 2020, 7.30pm – Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BN

Saturday 1st August 2020, 4.45pm – Three Choirs Festival, Worcester

Praise for Odyssey:​

“Such an inspiring and relevant show.”

“An incredibly moving performance.”

“What an amazing experience. So powerful, so hard hitting and so relevant.”

“What an inspiring and moving evening. So right for these times."

"Definitely food for the mind and the soul”