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.
| Mandela | |
|---|---|
| Music | Greg Dean Borowsky Shaun Borowsky |
| Lyrics | Greg Dean Borowsky Shaun Borowsky |
| Book | Laiona Michelle |
| Basis | The life of Nelson Mandela |
| Premiere | 8 December 2022: Young Vic, London |
| Productions | 2022 London |
Productions
editMandela 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
edit| Character | 2022 London |
|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela | Michael Luwoye |
| Winnie Mandela | Danielle Fiamanya |
| Vusi | Gregory Armand |
| Bongani | Zion Battles |
| Prime Minister | Earl Carpenter |
| Warden | Stewart Clarke |
| Nomsa | Hanna Dimtsu |
| Adelaide Tambo/Evelyn Mase | Lerato Gwebu |
| Praise Singer | Prudence Jezile |
| Walter Sisulu | Akmed Junior Khemalai |
| Gugu | Blue Makawana |
| Susan/Erika | Kayleigh McKnight |
| Thembi Mandela | Posi Morakinyo |
| Albertina Sisulu/Maki Mandela | Sneziey Msomi |
| Zeni Mandela | Nomfusi Ngonyama |
| Joe Slovo | Ryan O'Donnell |
| Kobus | Adam Pierce |
| Kgatho Mandela | Botlhale Phora |
| Ahmed Kathrada | Shiv Rabheru |
| Piet | Will Richardson |
| Zindzi Mandela | Leanne Robinson |
| Oliver Tambo | Ntsikelelo Nicholas Vani |
References
edit- ^ Gans, Andrew (30 November 2022). "Mandela Musical Begins Previews at London's Young Vic November 30". Playbill. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Young Vic reveals illnesses have cancelled half of Mandela shows so far". The Stage. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Fundraiser launched for Adam Pearce after stage star has stroke backstage at the Young Vic". WhatsOnStage. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ https://playbill.com/production/mandela-london-young-vic-theatre-2022