Details

The true story of one refugee's epic quest across Africa, brought to life with music from the world-renowned Isango Ensemble. Asad is a young Somali refugee with a painful past, miraculously good luck and a brilliant head for business. After years in a refugee camp and then learning to hustle in the streets of Ethiopia, he sets off for the promised land of South Africa. But when he arrives, he discovers the violent reality of life in the townships - and his adventures really begin.

Cast/Performers

Nolunthando Boqwana, Ayanda Eleki, Zamile Gantana, Sifiso Lupuzi, Pauline Malefane, Bongiwe Mapassa, Zanele Mbatha, Katlego Mmusi, Zoleka Mpotsha, Busisiwe Ngejane, Luvo Rasemeni, Masakane Sotayisi, Luvo Tamba, Ayanda Tikolo

Creatives/Company

Book by: Jonny Steinberg
Adapted by: Isango Ensemble
Producer(s): Young Vic, Isango Ensemble, Royal Opera
Author: Repons Foundation
Director(s): Mark Dornford-May, Lungelo Ngamlana (movement director)
Conductor: Mandisi Dyantyis
Musical Director(s): Mandisi Dyantyis, Pauline Malefane
Lighting: Mannie Manim