Mandela: Musical Tribute To The Life Of Nelson Mandela
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Mandela: Musical Tribute To The Life Of Nelson Mandela

at The Lowry, Salford
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Mandela: Musical Tribute To The Life Of Nelson Mandela

The amazing life of Nelson Mandela is brought vividly to the stage by Cape Town Opera in a large-scale celebration and tribute to the man who touched hearts and minds around the world.

Told in three parts, by a cast of over 60 South African performers, the music and story match the vastly different phases of Mandela’s journey from freedom fighter to president.

The upbeat jazz and swing-influenced songs of Sophiatown are framed on either side by musical styles more familiar in contemporary opera - with a dash of authentic Xhosa folk music that grounds the production in its African roots.

Written by two different composers each Act is in stark contrast to the others, but with an over-arching dramatic theme that shines a light on the life of an extraordinary man.

Music by Peter Louis van Dijk and Mike Campbell,
Written and directed by Michael Williams.

Rated Excellent

Mandela: Musical Tribute To The Life Of Nelson Mandela image © 2007 Ian Lowe, New Image

The Lowry

Pier 8, Salford Quays
Salford
M50 3AZ

Disabled Booking:
0161 876 2183

See all events at The Lowry

Mandela: Musical Tribute To The Life Of Nelson Mandela image © 2007 Ian Lowe, New Image

The Lowry

Pier 8, Salford Quays
Salford
M50 3AZ

Disabled Booking:
0161 876 2183

See all events at The Lowry