Afrika! Afrika! opens for Summer at Trafford Centre, 23 July
Afrika! Afrika!, the hit show that has taken London and Europe by storm, opens at Manchester’s Trafford Centre on July 23rd. The show has been described as a show like no other. It has had rave reviews when it opened in London and, by the time it closes there at the end of May, over 350,000 people are expected to have seen it.
The show features over 100 artists from 15 different African nations and has enjoyed massive critical success since it first opened in Frankfurt in 2005 with audiences across Europe now reaching over 2 million. Solo artists and dance numbers skillfully intertwine, daring acrobatics and stunning unicycle numbers alternate with hushed, poetic performances – all accompanied by a rousing live African musical score performed by musicians from Gambia, South Africa and other nations.
Andre Heller’s Afrika! Afrika! is very much an experience. From the beautiful Moorish tents with Moroccan style cafes to the authentic African arts and crafts and the African food, the audience is given a glimpse of the heart of Africa from the moment they step through the door.
Since the show opened in London, it has attracted a whole host of celebrities including Kate Middleton, Sir Bob Geldof, Sir Mick Jagger , Uma Thurman, Queen Latifah and Anastasia while, not content with just watching the show, Kelly Rowland even got up on stage to join in the finale.
An important part of Afrika! Afrika! is its support of cultural projects in Africa and through ticket sales in London alone the show has so far raised over £70,000 for UNESCO.
Tickets for the Manchester run are priced £19-£45 Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Sunday and £19-£49 Friday and Saturday.
They are on sale now are available from Afrika! Afrika! On 0844 847 2473; Afrika! Afrika! Groups on 0844 847 2474; and MEN Media Box Office on 0844847 1554.
-Glenn Meads