Performers from the United Kingdom will take the stage of the Foro FIL (in the Expo Guadalajara esplanade) for nine consecutive nights during the FIL. The acts include cutting-edge and electrifying expressions of contemporary British music and dance, as well as more traditional artistic interpretations. All shows start at 9 p.m. and are free.
Saturday, November 28: Spector. Indie rock garage quartet.
Sunday, November 29: Contemporary British folk music from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Monday, November 30: Aurora Orchestra. Founded in 2005, one of the UK’s most dynamic chamber orchestras.
Tuesday, November 1: Wayne McGregor Company. A program presented by multi-award-winning choreographer and director, one of the UK’s most inventive contemporary dance talents.
Wednesday, December 2: Little Boots. Stage name of electropop singer-songwriter and DJ Victoria Christina Hesketh.
Thursday, December 3: Graeae Theatre Company. Trailblazing company that boldly places disabled artists centre-stage. They will present “Reasons to be Cheerful,” a gritty coming of age tale featuring Ian Dury & the Blockheads’ greatest hits.
Friday, December 4: The Cinematic Orchestra. Nu-jazz and electronic music group formed in 1999.
Saturday, December 5: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Sounds. World-class folk rock performers.
Sunday, December 6: Jazz Jamaica. Band inspired by Caribbean roots have a reputation as “one of the UK’s leading good-time bands.”