Madiba the Musical

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Event Madiba the Musical
Venue New Zealand Opera - Wellington (1999-), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 7 February 2019
Last Date 10 February 2019
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The soul-stirring celebration of Nelson Mandela's life – Madiba the Musical -- pays tribute to the charismatic icon and activist whilst exploring the struggles, racial conflicts and divisions behind his unyielding crusade for reconciliation in South Africa.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Barry Conrad Actor William Xulu
David Denis Actor Narrator
Blake Erickson Actor Peter Van Lenden
Perci Moeketsi Actor Nelson Mandela
Ruvarashe Ngwenya Actor Winnie Mandela
Tim "Timomatic" Omaji Actor Sam Onotou
Madeline Perrone Actor Helena Van Leden
Tarisai Vushe Actor Sandy Xulu
Pierre-Yves Duchesne Director
Dennis Watkins Director
Jean-Pierre Hadida Music and Lyrics Librettist
Alicia Sebrien Music and Lyrics Librettist
Text Nationality Algeria
Further Information Plus an ensemble of 10 performers. Bruce Mason centre, Auckland, 25 Jan - 3 Feb; Isaac Theatre Royal Christchurch, 14 - 17 Feb 2019.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 203993