⭐ MANDELA – A REVOLUTIONARY MUSICAL – YOUNG VIC – CAST & CREATIVES ANNOUNCED ⭐
The Young Vic today announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Mandela.
Mandela is a new musical that tells the story of Mandela the man and the movement behind him.
Infused with the rhythms and spirit of South Africa, Mandela shines a light on the South African people’s courageous fight for their liberation. For 27 years, Mandela and his comrades sacrificed their freedom and their families paid the price. It is a story of determination, hope and how the world rallied to free him and his people.
Michael Luwoye and Danielle Fiamanya will star as Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela respectively.
They are joined by Gregory Armand as Vusi, Zion Battles as Bongani, Earl Carpenter as the Prime Minister, Stewart Clarke as the Warden, Hanna Dimtsu as Nomsa, Lerato Gwebu as Adelaide Tambo, Prudence Jezile as Praise Singer, Akmed Junior Khemalai as Walter Sisulu, Blue Makwana as Gugu, Kayleigh McKnight as Barbara, Posi Morakinyo as Thembi Mandela, Sneziey Msomi as Albertina Sisulu/Maki Mandela, Ryan O’Donnell as Joe Slovo, Adam Pearce as Kobus, Shiv Rabheru as Ahmed Kathrada, Will Richardson as Piet, Leanne Robinson as Zindzi Mandela, and Ntsikelelo Nicholas Vani as Oliver Tambo. Further casting to be announced.
Mandela is directed by Schele Williams, with choreography by Gregory Maqoma, set design by Academy Award winner Hannah Beachler, costume designs by Fay Fullerton, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, lighting design by Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Jon Clark, orchestration and musical supervision by Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, and casting by Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG.
Completing the creative team are Associate Choreographer Dickson Mbi, Assistant Director Becca Chadder, Associate Set Designer Debbie Duru, Associate Music Director Sam Young and Associate Casting Director Richard Johnston.
Mandela has a book by Laiona Michelle, music and lyrics by Greg Dean Borowsky and Shaun Borowsky. Featuring additional music & lyrics by Bongi Duma.
Mandela is presented in proud partnership with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa and the Mandela family.
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Tickets & more info – https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/mandela
