National Theatre Live: Fela!
National Theatre Live: Fela!

National Theatre Live: Fela!

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2011
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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.

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Sahr Ngaujah

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Sahr Ngaujah
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Lydie Alberto

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Sherinne Kayra Anderson

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Jonathan Andre

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Rolan Bell

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Cindy Belliot

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Nandi Bhebhe

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Ricardo Coke Thomas

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Kwame Peter Crentsil

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Scarlette Douglas

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Jacques Dubois

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Poundo Gomis

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Paulette Ivory

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Aisha Jawando

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Wanjiru Kamuyu

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Nyron Levy

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Melanie Marshall

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Shelley Maxwell

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Tamara McKoy-Patterson

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Catia Moto da Cruz

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Sahr Ngaujah

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Pamela Okoroafor

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Thierry Picaut

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Jermaine Rowe

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Ira Mandela Siobhan

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Craig Stein

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Jazmine Jarret Thorpe

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