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A new spirit has gripped our nation! Together is where tomorrow's promise lies A revolutionary musical that tells the story of Mandela the man and Mandela the movement. Infused with the rhythms and spirit of South Africa, Mandela shines a light on the South African people's courageous fight for their liberation. For 27 years, Mandela and his comrades sacrificed their freedom and their families paid the price. It is a story of determination, hope and how the world rallied to free him and his people. In proud partnership with the Mandela family. Co-produced with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa, Shaun Hurwitz, Ronen Zekry, Greg Dean Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky and Brian & Dayna Lee

Cast/Performers

Gregory Armand, Zion Battles, Earl Carpenter, Stewart Clarke, Hanna Dimtsu, Danielle Fiamanya (Winniw Mandela), Lerato Gwebu, Prudence Jezile, Akmed Junior Khemalai, Michael Luwoye (Nelson Mandela), Blue Makwana, Kayleigh McKnight, Posi Morakinyo, Sneziey Msomi, Ryan O’Donnell, Adam Pearce, Shiv Rabheru, Will Richardson, Leanne Robinson, Ntsikelelo Nicholas Vani

Creatives/Company

Book by: Laiona Michelle
Music(s): Greg Dean Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky, Bongi Duma (additional music), Benjamin Kwasi Burrell (orchestration / musical supervisor)
Lyrics(s): Greg Dean Borowsky, Greg Dean Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky (additional lyrics)
Presented by: Young Vic
Director(s): Schele Williams, Pippa Ailion (CDG - casting), Natalie Gallacher (CDG - casting)
Choreographer: Gregory Maqoma