Neo Vilakazi Presents the sensational New African musical
COMING SOON
Neo Vilakazi Presents the new sensational musical
Showcase Performances
Coming to The studio, potterow (behind the festival theatre), edinburgh, 25 – 27 October
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VUKA-ZIMBABWE by Raymond Vilakazi
THE DEVIL NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD by Raymond Vilakazi
Welcome to Shona!
Amazing African musicals don’t come along often. “Shona The Musical” is a rare phenomenon indeed. Not only is it written by Africans themselves, it brings together a mixed cast of black and white characters which is unusual in African musicals. The wonderful costumes, the intoxicating music, the powerful story is all skillfully told by an insanely talented cast.
The Lion King has been a torch-bearer for African inspired musicals for years, “Shona The Musical” is that new kid on the block which will delight and amaze in equal measure. The story is based on recent events in Zimbabwe. Under Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe burned and the lives of its black and white citizens were thrown into turmoil.
“Shona The Musical” captures the drama of these events and hits its audience in the solar plexus with its sheer audacity. If you are looking for a theatrical experience that will change you forever, come see “Shona The Musical”.
About the Show
“Shona The Musical” is based on real events. It is the story of Chief Sabelo from Zimbabwe. In his youth, Sabelo is sent to Scotland to study. This decision alters the course of his life. It leads him to meet, fall in love, and marry a Scottish woman called Joanne.
Upon his return to Zimbabwe, Sabelo’s old enemy Mujuru is now an army general and his soldiers are hell-bent on ridding the country of all white people. His marriage to Joanne puts Sabelo on a collision course with Mujuru and former President Robert Mugabe’s regime.
The soldiers believe that whites stole the land and must give it back. Sabelo is confronted with this brutal reality upon his return. The discovery of diamonds in Sabelo’s village does not help the situation.
Sabelo has to fight to save Joanne and defend the rights of all people, both black and white.
Sabelo and Mujuru are locked in a deadly struggle for the soul of Zimbabwe.
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