A NEW powerful and urban production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest heads to the Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday.
Full of humour and movement, the show is fast paced, urban and exciting.
Presented by the international theatre company Bilmankwhe Arts, this powerful, passionate and magical production features stunning African choreography by Shyne Phiri with an original soundtrack which samples traditional Malawian music.
Bilimankhwe, set up in 2006 by Kate Stafford and Gideon Kagoya, uses contemporary British and African performance styles to challenge attitudes towards race and culture. By bringing together artists from Africa and Europe, Bilimankwe uses the best from both continents to both entertain and move audiences.
The Tempest is about patriarchy, colonialism and power and this production features a multi-racial cast of Native English and Native Chichewa speakers. The production has been directed by Kate Stafford and designed by Hazel Albarn.
Tickets from theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or 01962 840 440.
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