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Bursting with music and dance, this gripping drama charts the rise and fall of legendary leader Patrice Lumumba, whose passionate determination to free his people from Belgian rule inspired great courage and betrayal.

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Author: Aime Cesaire

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Archive listings for A Season in the Congo (2013)

Work type: Play.

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BAFTA Award winning director Joe Wright directs Olivier Award winner Chiwetel Ejiofor in the UK premiere of an epic retelling of a vibrant nation's turbulent first year of freedom.Producer Young Vic. Director Joe Wright. Design Lizzie Clachan. Lighting Jon Clark. Other Ruth Little (dramaturg). Director Dixie Chassay (casting). Performer Chiwetel Ejiofor. Performer Lydie Alberto. Performer Nandi Bhebhe. Performer Brian Bovell. Performer Sharon Duncan-Brewster. Performer Kurt Egyiawan. Performer Daniel Kaluuya. Performer Joan Iyiola. Performer Josepha Madoki. Performer Joseph Mydell. Performer Kaspy N'Dia. Performer Sandra Reid. Performer Ira Mandela Siobhan. Performer Oliver Tida Tida. Performer Kabongo Tshisensa.

6 Jul 13 to 24 Aug 13

The Young Vic, West End :: V245
listing details L1602640850

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