Name: BOP – Dollie Henry presents Jazz in Motion and Dance Spectacular
Start: 2026-03-13T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-13T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Morley College London - Waterloo Centre

$BOP \u2013 Dollie Henry presents Jazz in Motion and Dance Spectacular$

BOP - Dolly Henry is part of Performers of Morley Festival 2026
About this Event

Join us for an electrifying evening of Jazz Theatre and Modern Dance at the Emma Cons Hall, featuring:

Two bold, expressive jazz theatre dance performances by the UK’s premier jazz theatre company, Body of People (BOP). Both pieces Daughters of Eve and Clap Your Hands, masterfully blend movement, music, and storytelling

Followed by an intimate Q&A session with Dollie Henry MBE, Paul Jenkins, and the BOP company dancers. This is a unique opportunity for the audience to engage directly with the creators and performers, gaining insight into their creative practice, influences, and the artistry behind the UK’s jazz theatre landscape.

Piano and dance: The Serpent's Kiss – by William Bolcom. A performance by Morley’s esteemed dance tutors.

BODY OF PEOPLE (BOP) JAZZ THEATRE COMPANY
BOP was founded in 1996 by Dollie Henry MBE, who is the Creative Director and Choreographer. In 1999, the company’s vision expanded through a partnership with jazz trumpeter and composer Paul Jenkins who is the Musical Director and Composer. BOP is a unique creative union between dance and live jazz instrumentation.

Together, Henry and Jenkins have spent almost three decades shaping the jazz landscape both in the UK and internationally. Rooted in rich artistry and theatre traditions, the company is dedicated to the realisation of jazz as a formidable and expressive theatrical form. Through their distinctive narrative style, BOP continues to champion the heritage of jazz while pushing the boundaries of contemporary creative performance. Website: www.bop.org.uk | IG: @bopjazzuk

Daughters of Eve

Daughters of Eve is a profound jazz-theatre work that explores the enduring legacy of the feminine spirit. Staged and choreographed by Dollie Henry MBE, the piece serves as a bridge between the ancient wisdom of the past and the intuitive power of the present day, guided by the original musical compositions of Paul Jenkins. The choreography blends expressive, soulful movement with compelling storytelling.

Clap Your Hands

A signature staple of the BOP repertoire, Liquid Spirit is a high-octane celebration of the technical prowess and infectious energy that defines the BOP Jazz Theatre Company. Set to the soul-stirring, Grammy-winning tones of international jazz artist Gregory Porter, this piece marries the sophistication of authentic jazz dance with the raw, rhythmic power of gospel roots.

The dancers embody the uplifting spirit of the music. This performance is an open invitation to the audience, taking us all "to church" in a communal display of joy, rhythm, and light.

WHY ATTEND

Experience World-Class Theatre
Witness the pinnacle of jazz artistry from Body of People (BOP) Jazz Theatre Company, an institution that has defined the genre in the UK and internationally since 1996.

Witness Visionary Choreography & Musical Direction
See the combined creative genius of Dollie Henry MBE, a leading figure in jazz dance for over four decades and Musical Director and Composer Paul Jenkins, whose original compositions and arrangements form the essential backbone of the BOP sound.