National Theatre Live
National Theatre Live: FELA!
Best of British Theatre broadcast live to cinema screens around the world
Thu 13 Jan 2011 6.45pm
Cinema: £10
Director: Bill T. Jones
Production Company: National Theatre Live
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CloseA provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones).
“Top 10 Shows of 2009. It’s a work of total theatre and a party where the power of the people is unleashed with a contagious jiggle.” Los Angeles Times
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.
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.
“There should be dancing in the streets. There has never been anything like this.” New York Times
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