Josephine Baker. The little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th Century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother to the multicultural Rainbow Tribe, Josephine broke the mould and high-kicked the pieces to the kerb.

But, almost 50 years after her death, Café Josephine, a down-at-heel New York diner dedicated to her memory, faces closure. Nobody remembers Josephine, who she was, what she did, what she stood for.

And she just can’t allow that.

With a sultry, Harlem Renaissance-inspired score, spring-heeled Charleston dancing and a hatful of historical figures, Josephine blurs the real with the imagined as we follow one woman’s incredible journey from the slums of St Louis via the bright lights of Paris and into the hearts of the world.

Our Saturday 2pm show is socially distanced.

A visual guide gives you lots of information about Z-arts and the show you are going to see, using pictures and accessible text. They are suitable for anyone who would benefit from a clear and accessible introduction to Z-arts and the show. Click the link to access: Josephine Visual Story

*M15 resident or a Z-arts Bright Sparks member? You may be eligible for discounted tickets. Chat to our Box Office team for more details, or log into your account to receive an automatic discount at the checkout!*

If you’re having problems booking online – Please ring or email our Box Office to book your place 0161 226 1912/ boxoffice@z-arts.org