Mbulelo Ndabeni, Carolyn Bolton, Yinka Esi Graves, Lucy Hansom, Angie Amra Anderson, Yemalla, Akosua Boakye

Mbulelo Ndabeni stages an evening of thought provoking works in collaboration with Yinka Esi Graves, Dr Omar Timberlake and Carolyn Bolton exploring the notion of masculine, feminine and conflict.

Featuring 2 generations of female drummers, Yemalla and AkomaAsa, lead by guest drummer Angie Amra Anderson, including creative collaborators Yinka Esi Graves, Dr Omar Timberlake and guest choreographer/co-creator Carolyn Bolton, with a curtain raiser from Artistry Youth Dance with ‘I Matter’ extract performed by female dancers, choreographed by Mbulelo Ndabeni. Dancer and choreographer Mbulelo Ndabeni performs in all three works. Hosted by Akosua Boakye.

Mbulelo Ndabeni - N'da dance facilitates a platform for artists to celebrate, explore, investigate, challenge and empower themselves and the audience, whilst paying homage to tribal South African culture and heritage.

The company aims to create ambitious productions, influenced by the diverse cultures that are represented by those we collaborate with, which contributes and offers something unique and different to mainstream dance.