Afrika! Afrika!

Synopsis

African dance, circus, event. More than 100 artistes, dancers, singers and musicians from 17 African nations mix everything from gumboot dancing to mime.

Our Review:

25 July 2008

Afrika! Afrika! confounds expectations for a show with no real narrative to entertain the audience, therefore the success or otherwise of the show rests entirely on the quality of the performances. Thankfully, these are exceptional and the show, conceived by Austrian multi-media entrepreneur Andre Heller and choreographer George Momboye, is jaw-dropping good.

This is less of a show and more of an experience, as it begins before the audience enter the splendid arena. The audience pass through large Moorish tents featuring Moroccan-style cafes and authentic African arts and crafts and this subtly gets the audience in the mood. Albeit a slightly disconcerting mood, as the island nature of Africa is emphasised by background noise of breaking waves and the discrete lighting is provided by chandeliers made from beach debris which creates an almost sinister atmosphere.

One of the many wonderful things about Afrika! Afrika! is its a...

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Latest User Review

Bev Black - 3 August 2008:

Absolutely fantastic show which has you sat on the edge of your seat just waiting to see what's coming next.Truly memorable, full of energy, and extremely talented performers. They give 100% of themselves to the show and deserve every bit of praise for their dedication to each performance. Great for all the family....

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