The Young Vic
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Mandela
- 2hrs 20mins (incl. interval)
- The Young Vic
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Based on the inspiring life of Nelson Mandela, a new musical MANDELA is playing at London’s Young Vic for a limited run this winter.
Based on the book by Laiona Michelle and with the rhythm of South Africa infused in every song by Greg Dean Borowsky and Sean Borowsky, this musical tells the story of a man who truly changed the course of history and helped to shape the world as we know it. With direction from Schele Williams (Aida) and the acting talents of Michael Luwoye (Hamilton) in the titular role of Nelson Mandela, this truly is a show not to be missed!
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The year is 1960 and activist Nelson Mandela is leading the people of South Africa in protest against apartheid and the racial segregation of their country. Two years later Mandela is arrested and sentenced to 27 years in prison. But despite his imprisonment, the hope Mandela inspired in the people of his country led them to continue his fight for freedom.
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2 hours 20 minutes, including interval.
Gregory Armand, Zion Battles, Earl Carpenter, Stewart Clarke, Hanna Dimtsu, Danielle Fiamanya, Lerato Gwebu, Prudence Jezile, Akmed Junior Khemalai, Michael Luwoye, Blue Makwana, Kayleigh McKnight, Posi Morakinyo, Sneziey Msomi, Nomfusi Ngonyama, Ryan O’Donnell, Adam Pearce, Botlhale Phora, Shiv Rabheru, Will Richardson, Leanne Robinson and Ntsikelelo Nicholas Vani.
Greg Dean Borowsky & Shaun Borowsky (Music & Lyrics), Laiona Michelle (Book), Schele Williams (Director), Gregory Maqoma (Choreographer), Hannah Beachler (Set Designer), Jon Clark (Lighting Designer)
Show warning: This show contains themes of racism and violence. There is use of prop guns and loud gunshot and bomb blast sound effects. The show also contains scenes with lit cigarettes, fog and haze, flashing lights, strobe lighting, and around 20 seconds of total darkness.