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MARK DORNFORD-MAY
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Mark Dornford-May's plays including biography, theatres, agent, synopses, cast sizes, production and published dates
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La Boheme (Abanxaxchi) Mysteries, The - YiimimangalisoLa Boheme (Abanxaxchi)
Synopsis:
re-imagining of Puccini's classic is set in the townships of present-day South Africa. Featuring a magnificent score played by an orchestra of marimbas (which won huge acclaim when used in the Magic Flute) and steel pans together with the world-class voices and extraordinary acting talent of the ensemble. Pauline Malefane (Queen of the Night in the Magic Flute) will sing Mimi.
Notes:
adapted by Mark Dornford-May; translated by Peter Cann from Giacomo Puccini
1st Produced:
Cape Town Feb 2012
Organisations:
Insango ensemble
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Genre:
translation of Opera
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: large cast
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Synopsis:
Performed by a black South African ensemble of 33 in five different languages (english, Xhosa, afrikaans, Tswana and Zulu), the Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso brings the timeless biblical stories to life through South African vocal and dance traditions. adam and eve, Cain and abel, God and Jesus are all depicted by the ensemble, led by award-winning singer and musical director Pauline Malefane.
Notes:
Conceived And created by Mark Dornford-May And Charles Hazlewood
1st Produced:
Wilton Music Hall, London 2002
Organisations:
Isango Portobello
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Genre:
Musical
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: large cast
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