National Theatre Live: Fela!

Overview

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 13, 2011

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

National Theatre

Cast

Lydie Alberto,Wanjiru Kamuyu,Shelley Maxwell,Paulette Ivory,Nyron Levy,Jermaine Rowe,Melanie Marshall,Rolan Bell,Sherinne Kayra Anderson,Sahr Ngaujahand 16 more

Director

Nick Wickham,Bill T. Jones

Writer

Jim Lewis,Bill T. Jones

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1795368