The Mysteries - Yiimimangalis
From: Friday, 11th September 2009
To: Saturday, 3 October 2009
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Synopsis
The Mysteries Yiimimangalis is an African version of the English medieval Chester Mystery plays. These biblical stories - from the creation to the resurrection - are brought to life through songs, dance and drama. The score comprises vocal traditions found in South Africa and the all black cast perform in English, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Tswana and Zulu.
Our Review:
Michael Coveney - 16 September 2009
This pulsating South African version of the Chester Mystery plays is improved beyond recognition from its seasons in the Wilton’s Music Hall and the West End seven years ago.
God really is a woman after all. And the all-drumming, all-dancing township spectacular, spoken and sung in English and several African tongues, looks far less amateurish in the cosy Garrick than it did in the vasty Queen’s.
Mark Dornford-May’s production for the Cape Town company Isango Portobello forges an impressive theatrical consistency between the folkish simplicity of the Chester cycle – much more of which is now delightfully comprehensible – and the African shanty-town rituals which meld into an allegory of a military junta, with riot shields and battle fatigues.
Dominating all is the amazing Pauline Malefane, who was Queen of the Night in the company’s stunning, marimba version of The Magic Flute at the Young Vic last year. She has gra...
Cast
Pauline Malefane (God/Jesus)
Creative
Eric Abraham (Producer)
Isango Portobello Theatre Company (Company)
Mark Dornford-May (Adaptation)
Mark Dornford-May (Director)
Mandisi Dyantyis (Musical Director)
Pauline Malefane (Musical Director)
Lungelo Ngamlana (Choreographer)
Mannie Manim (Lighting)
Leigh Bishop (Costume)
Fagrie Nasiep (Costume)
Aja Marneweck (puppetry) (Other)
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