National Theatre Live: Fela!

National Theatre Live: Fela!

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2011-01-13

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.

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A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.

Released

2011-01-13

Runtime

173

Director

Nick Wickham

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Music

Language

English

Production

National Theatre

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    Sahr Ngaujah

    Sahr Ngaujah
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    Lydie Alberto

    Lydie Alberto
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    Sherinne Kayra Anderson

    Sherinne Kayra Anderson
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    Jonathan Andre

    Jonathan Andre
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    Rolan Bell

    Rolan Bell
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    Cindy Belliot

    Cindy Belliot
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    Nandi Bhebhe

    Nandi Bhebhe
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    Ricardo Coke Thomas

    Ricardo Coke Thomas
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    Kwame Peter Crentsil

    Kwame Peter Crentsil
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    Scarlette Douglas

    Scarlette Douglas
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    Jacques Dubois

    Jacques Dubois
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    Poundo Gomis

    Poundo Gomis
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    Paulette Ivory

    Paulette Ivory
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    Aisha Jawando

    Aisha Jawando
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    Wanjiru Kamuyu

    Wanjiru Kamuyu
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    Nyron Levy

    Nyron Levy
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    Melanie Marshall

    Melanie Marshall
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    Shelley Maxwell

    Shelley Maxwell
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    Tamara McKoy-Patterson

    Tamara McKoy-Patterson
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    Catia Moto da Cruz

    Catia Moto da Cruz
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    Sahr Ngaujah

    Sahr Ngaujah
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    Pamela Okoroafor

    Pamela Okoroafor
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    Thierry Picaut

    Thierry Picaut
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    Jermaine Rowe

    Jermaine Rowe
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    Ira Mandela Siobhan

    Ira Mandela Siobhan
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    Craig Stein

    Craig Stein
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    Jazmine Jarret Thorpe

    Jazmine Jarret Thorpe