South African company Isango Portobello performs this new production of the English medieval Mystery Plays, in The Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso.
Booking from: Friday, 11th September 2009
Booking until: Saturday, 3rd October 2009
Matinees: Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Playing at the Garrick Theatre.
British director Mark Dornford-May brings his South African company Isango Portobello back to London with this new production of his adaptation of the English medieval Mystery Plays, The Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso.
Performed by a black South African ensemble of 33 in five different languages (English, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Tswana and Zulu), The Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso brings the timeless biblical stories to life through South African vocal and dance traditions. Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, God and Jesus are all depicted by the ensemble, led by award-winning singer and musical director Pauline Malefane.
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