Opera, 10 April - 2 May

AFRICA UMOJA, The Spirit of Togetherness, is South Africa's pride and joy. Travelling on the beat of drums, AFRICA UMOJA is a musical theatre production that transports the audience back into the history of South African music and dance.

The story dances through shebeens and the cultural melting pot of Sophiatown - the heart is saddened by the cold stories of forced removals -yet the feet continue to stomp along with the explosions of gumboot dancing.

There are also the reminiscent sounds of the vibrant jazz which forced its way free from the constraints of the times. The audiences will relate to names such as Miriam Makeba (Mama Africa) and the late Dolly Radebe, while a thread of gospel music running through the story reflects on the huge amount of faith and courage which saw black South Africans through some of the country's stormiest historical passages.

Despite its occasional moments of reflection and pathos, AFRICA UMOJA is a loud, colourful and jubilant celebration of life which audiences, whatever their cultural background, have found infectiously delightful and uplifting. The 50 cast members come from a variety of backgrounds, most were street kids from Soweto and untrained artists from the Townships.

AFRICA UMOJA has grown immensely over the last couple of years, touring the world, and the reviews reflect this:

'Enough energy to light up London. I defy anyone to leave this hit dance musical feeling anything less than elated' - Daily Telegraph, London

'A jaw-dropping spectacle' - NOW, Canada

'A spectacle with a heart'. A collective triumph' - The Times, London

'They dance like demons, sing like angels and drum like magicians possessed' - The Daily Telegraph, London

For more information on this breathtaking show, please visit www.umojatheshow.com

Opera
10 April until 2 May - Tuesdays to Saturdays at 20h00, Sundays at 15h00 and Tuesday/Wednesdays school performances at 12h00

Ticket prices @ R150 - R120 - R80 - R50
Schools prices @ R40 for the 11h00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays performances
Discounts less 10% on 10+ tickets excluding schools prices

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