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The sound of the new South Africa and the accompanying singers on Paul Simon's album 'Gracelands'. INALA, meaning ?abundance of goodwill' in Zulu, delivers a spiritually uplifting live experience, powered by a cultural explosion of music, song and dance. Featuring world-class current and former dancers from The Royal Ballet and Rambert, this critically acclaimed production embraces an exhilarating fusion of South African and Western cultures live on stage, to create a unique, immersive experience that reflects both cultures. INALA's original score is composed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala and British composer Ella Spira, who created the concept of INALA with First Artist of the Royal Ballet Pietra Mello-Pittman. Blending the intricate rhythms and infectious harmonies of their native musical roots with live percussion, piano and strings, Mark Baldwin's choreography unites Zulu traditions with classical ballet and contemporary dance, performed by an exceptional company of 18 dancers and singers. Featuring world class current and former dancers from The Royal Ballet and Rambert. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Inala website.

Cast/Performers

Sibingiseni Shabalala, Thulani Shabalala, Thamsanga Shabalala, Msizi Shabalala, Babuyile Shabalala, Albert Mazibuko, Abednego Mazibuko, Mfanafuthi Dlamini, Pius Shezi, Mbulelo, Camille Bracher, Dane Hurst, Che Milani, Adelene Stanley, James Butcher, Simone Muller-Lotz, Sophie Apollonia, Jack Thompson, Mark James Biocca, Ashleigh Wilson, Oliver Blake (musican), Rachel Steadman (musician), Adam Kovacs (musician), Sarah Westley (musician)

Creatives/Company

Producer(s): Pietra Mello-Pitman (executive producer), Sister Grimm
Music(s): Ella Spira, Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Choreographer(s): Mark Baldwin, Deborah Galloway (assistant)
Design: Temple Clark
Costume: Georg Meyer-Wiel
Lighting: Ben Cracknell
Sound: Adrian Rhodes
Musical Director: Rob Barron (piano)