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Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, charting her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights. Told in four character incarnations chronicling a life blighted by hardship, tragedy and struggle; Mama Afrika the story of hope, determination and song features many best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues, embodying an irrepressible spirit and integrity and which earned her legendary status. Backing soundtrack recorded by Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Ziva Guveya.

Cast/Performers

Anna Mudeka

Creatives/Company

Author: Tomas Lutili Brickhill
Producer: Arts La'Olam
Musical Director: John Vigar
Director: Tonia Daley-Campbell

Mama Afrika

Mama Afrika (One person show) production archive for QTIX code T0674919060. Details of all Mama Afrika archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1042831607

Archive Listings

1 Jun 24	Diss Corn Hall Diss, Suffolk Performance Details => Venue archive
31 May 24	Westacre Theatre Kings Lynn, Norfolk Performance Details => Venue archive
30 May 24	Derby Theatre Derby, Derbyshire Performance Details => Venue archive
18 May 24	mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive
17 May 24	Storyhouse Chester, Cheshire Performance Details => Venue archive
4 May 24	Arts Centre Colchester, Essex Performance Details => Venue archive
3 May 24	St George's Theatre Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Performance Details => Venue archive
18 Apr 24	New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich, Suffolk Performance Details => Venue archive
17 Mar 24	Rich Mix Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Mar 24	Assembly Roxy Edinburgh Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Mar 24	The Cut Halesworth, Suffolk Performance Details => Venue archive
22 Feb 24	Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (WCMD)/Raymond Edwards Building/Anthony Hopkins Centre Cardiff, Glamorgan Performance Details => Venue archive
3 Feb 24	More Music Morecambe, Lancashire Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Feb 24	Hull Truck Theatre Hull, Humberside Performance Details => Venue archive
1 Feb 24	Arena Theatre Wolverhampton, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive
27 Jan 24	Norwich Theatre Playhouse Norwich, Norfolk Performance Details => Venue archive

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