Mandela

Story

Synopsis

It's 1960. Young activist, Nelson Mandela, rallies the people of South Africa to protest against the racial segregation of apartheid. In 1962 he is arrested and sentenced to life in prison, where he will spend the next 27 years, taken from his wife and children, as the fight for freedom sweeps his country. Infused with the rhythms of South Africa, this soaring new musical tells the extraordinary story of a man who changed the course of modern history—the sacrifices he made as a husband and father, and the global movement that inspired him and his comrades to keep fighting.

Director

Schele Williams

Writers

Laiona Michelle, Greg Dean Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

19 January 2023

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Michael Luwoye

  Nelson Mandela

• 

  Danielle Fiamanya

  Winnie Mandela

• Gregory Armand

  Vusi

• Zion Battles

  Bongani

• 

  Earl Carpenter

  Prime Minister

• Stewart Clarke

  Warden

• Hanna Dimtsu

  Nomsa

• Lerato Gwebu

  Adelaide Tambo / Evelyn Mase

• Prudence Jezile

  Praise Singer

• Akmed Junior Khemalai

  Walter Sisulu

• 

  Blue Makwana

  Gugu

• Kayleigh McKnight

  Susan / Erika