National Theatre Live: Fela!

National Theatre Live: Fela!

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 13, 2011

Runtime

2h 53m

Genres

Music

Original Title

National Theatre Live: Fela!

Production Companies

National Theatre

Director

Bill T. Jones

Description

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). 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. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. 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.