Mandela (musical) explained

Mandela
Music:Greg Dean Borowsky
Shaun Borowsky
Lyrics:Greg Dean Borowsky
Shaun Borowsky
Basis:The life of Nelson Mandela
Premiere Date:8 December 2022
Premiere Location:Young Vic, London
Productions:2022 London

Mandela is a musical based on the life of Nelson Mandela, with music and lyrics by Greg Dean Borowsky and Shaun Borowsky, and a book by Laiona Michelle.

Productions

Mandela began previews at the Young Vic Theatre, London on 30 November 2022, with an opening night on 8 December.[1] It played a limited run to February 4, 2023. A large number of performances were cancelled due to unprecedented levels of illness.[2] Cast member Adam Pearce suffered a stroke following a performance, which attracted wide-spread coverage of a fundraiser to aide his recovery.[3] Despite mixed critical reception, the production sold out the performances it played. Mandela had direction by Schele Williams and choreography by Gregory Maqoma, with additional music & lyrics by Bongi Duma. Hannah Beachler served as scenic designer, with costume design by Fay Fullerton and lighting design by Jon Clark. Sound design was by Paul Gatehouse, with projection design by Akhila Krishnan. Orchestrations were by Sam Young, and Sean Mayes served as musical director for the production.[4]

Cast and characters

Character2022 London
Nelson MandelaMichael Luwoye
Winnie MandelaDanielle Fiamanya
VusiGregory Armand
BonganiZion Battles
Prime MinisterEarl Carpenter
WardenStewart Clarke
NomsaHanna Dimtsu
Adelaide Tambo/Evelyn MaseLerato Gwebu
Praise SingerPrudence Jezile
Walter SisuluAkmed Junior Khemalai
GuguBlue Makawana
Susan/ErikaKayleigh McKnight
Thembi MandelaPosi Morakinyo
Albertina Sisulu/Maki MandelaSneziey Msomi
Zeni MandelaNomfusi Ngonyama
Joe SlovoRyan O'Donnell
KobusAdam Pierce
Kgatho MandelaBotlhale Phora
Ahmed KathradaShiv Rabheru
PietWill Richardson
Zindzi MandelaLeanne Robinson
Oliver TamboNtsikelelo Nicholas Vani

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gans . Andrew . 30 November 2022 . Mandela Musical Begins Previews at London's Young Vic November 30 . 23 January 2023 . Playbill.
  2. Web site: Young Vic reveals illnesses have cancelled half of Mandela shows so far . 2023-01-23 . The Stage . En.
  3. Web site: Fundraiser launched for Adam Pearce after stage star has stroke backstage at the Young Vic . 2023-01-23 . WhatsOnStage . 18 January 2023 . en-GB.
  4. https://playbill.com/production/mandela-london-young-vic-theatre-2022