Fela! debuts at New Africa Shrine
Prior to its actual
staging in the country later this year, some organisations have
concluded arrangements to screen the musical, ‘Fela!’ in
Nigeria.British Council Nigeria and National Theatre, London, in
association with British Deputy High Commission, Lagos, will screen the
critically acclaimed Broadway Production on Sunday, February 6 at the
New Africa Shrine, Agidingbi, Lagos. The show will start at 4pm.
The production was
filmed live at the Olivier Theatre, London last November when the play
toured the UK. Winner of three Tony awards including best choreography,
‘Fela!’ celebrates the life of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Through his pioneering music, ‘Fela!’ unfolds the controversial
musician’s life as an artiste and political activist.
A release from the
British Council explained the organisation’s involvement in the
screening. “The event is part of the British Council’s work in the
Arts; to showcase the best of UK creativity overseas while working with
the best of creative talent to develop innovative events and
collaborations that link thousands of artistes and cultural
institutions around the world, and developing skills and leadership in
the creative sector.”
People interested
in the screening can get tickets at both the British Council office at
Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi or the New Africa Shrine, 1 NERDC Road,
Agidingbi, Lagos for N500.
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