A revolutionary new musical that tells the story of Mandela the man and Mandela the movement. Infused with the rhythms and spirit of South Africa, Mandela shines a light on the South African people’s courageous fight for their liberation. For 27 years, Mandela and his comrades sacrificed their freedom and their families paid the price. It is a story of determination, hope and how the world rallied to free Mandela and his people. The musical is produced in proud partnership with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa and the Mandela family. London’s Evening Standard hailed the musical, which ran for a sold-out ten week developmental run at London’s Young Vic as “a storming celebration of the human spirit”. Mandela is currently in further development in New York, with further details to be announced.

The book is by Laiona Michelle, with music & lyrics by Greg Dean Borowsky & Shaun Borowsky, additional music & lyrics by Bongi Duma. The album is produced by Paul Gatehouse, Sam Young, Greg Dean Borowsky and Shaun Borowsky, with orchestration by Sam Young and music direction by Sean Mayes.

Starring Michael Luwoye and Danielle Fiamanya as Nelson and Winnie Mandela, and featuring Gregory Armand, Zion Battles, Earl Carpenter, Stewart Clarke, Hanna Dimtsu, Natalie Green, Lerato Gwebu, Zalika Henry, Prudence Jezile, Akmed Junior Khemalai, Sean Kingsley, AJ Lewis, Blue Makwana, Kayleigh McKnight, Posi Morakinyo, Sneziey Msomi, Nomfusi Ngonyama, Ryan O’Donnell, Lee Ormsby, Adam Pearce, Botlhale Phora, Shiv Rabheru, Will Richardson, Leanne Robinson, Ntsikelelo Nicholas Vani.

Digital Release Date: February 9, 2024

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