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Mandela Tickets
2.5 (2) · Musicals, New Writing
A new spirit has gripped our nation!
Overview
It's 1960. Young activist, Nelson Mandela, rallies the people of South Africa to protest against the racial segregation of apartheid. In 1962 he is arrested and sentenced to life in prison, where he will spend the next 27 years, taken from his wife and children, as the fight for freedom sweeps his country.
Infused with the rhythms of South Africa, this soaring new musical tells the extraordinary story of a man who changed the course of modern history - the sacrifices he made as a husband and father, and the global movement that inspired him and his comrades to keep fighting. The production is presented in proud partnership with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa and the Mandela family.
Relaxed Performance: 4 January 2023, 7.30pm
Socially Distanced Performance: 21 December 2022, 7.30pm
BSL Performance: 13 December 2022 & 12 January 2023, 7.30pm
Audio Described Performance: 19 December 2022,10 & 24 January 2023, 7.30pm
Captioned Performance: 15 December 2022 & 5 January 2023, 7.30pm
Best Seat in Your House broadcasts: 19, 20 & 21 January 2023, 7.30pm and 21 January 2023, 2.30pm
Critic reviews
What is undoubtedly the show’s greatest asset, though, is its cast
A storming celebration of the human spirit
Powered by strident performances from Michael Luwoye in the title role and Danielle Fiamanya
Perfectly pleasant entertainment with a few bursts of joyous African rhythms and dancing
A strong cast perform music that is bubbling with hope and seething with anger
An enjoyable evening, full of good performances, and an emotional reminder
Mandela’s inspiring words ring out in song
Galvanising performances
At odds with itself
Blandly hagiographic
Has merits from a technical and performance point of view
It’s always going to be a challenge to weave a musical around the life of Nelson Mandela
Baffling bio-musical
Strong cast
Creatives
Cast
Date & time
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Venue
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