Crosslinks is a cross community arts-based project working hard to bring the myriad communities of Northern Ireland together. The group's latest project is a showcase of the work the young members have produced throughout the year and is designed to give a taste of what the group has been up to, and the talents that reside within. We at Big List went along to the Black Box to see their production, and to look on with our critical eye, Simon Cowell style, to see if Crosslinks has talent. Focusing on the theme of 'co-existence' the group confronts the cultural barriers between protestant, catholic, Indian and Chinese communities through their young people and strips away the myths and misrepresentations that plague the mistrust between communities that rarely get a chance to mingle. The show is a veritable variety act with each act taking its turn to show off their talents. Beginning with an exceptional and fascinating traditional Chinese Lion Dance, the night began with an intriguing tone. A rousing singing rabble of 12 performers then successfully tackled popular numbers such as the Cowen classic and Burke updated version of Halleluiah. Meanwhile, colourful dance troupes took on the bass beats of Usher's Yeah, and Alicia Dixon's Wash-Up, with colourful choreography and punchy punctuation. However, the various dramatic segues were a highlight for this writer. Written by youth group co-ordinator Carl Whinnery, the short plays were as poignant as they were hilarious. The snappy writing generated some venue-wide belly laughs, with punch-lines delivered with surprising conviction from the amateur (in status, not in approach) actors. Leaving the audience gushing and performers smiling ear to ear, the group conveyed a forward thinking and fun mob, building community relations to boot. Wouldn't it be great if it was like this all the time? (DW)
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