He is pitched against an arch nemesis and falls in love with the girl of his dreams. But much comes from nods at other texts and riffs on theatrical tropes. It deftly switches between making fun of the characters Is he The One? Education Homeless at 13 and now helping kids stay out of gangs - the harrowing story of a young dad.
Nhamo you are a legend of African Folklore! With just twenty-four hours to create the ultimate African fable, the superstar cast is missing a hero.
Suddenly, a dashing goatherd appears on the horizon. Reviews A miniature epic and at the same time an outrageous romp Chikura ;s hilariously mad show It deftly switches between making fun of the characters The Epic Adventure of Nhamo has a lot to say about storytelling It features a desperate narrator, who has just 24 hours to create the ultimate African TV drama. He has already pitched it to TV executives who are now on his back to deliver.
The unwilling Nhamo is dragged into an adventure in which he has to try to play the hero. He is pitched against an arch nemesis and falls in love with the girl of his dreams. Nhamo is directed by Lucian Msamati, who is also an accomplished actor having starred in The No.
Lucian is the artistic director of Tiata Fahodzi, which creates theatre reflecting the cultural experience of Africans. It develops new writing while reinterpreting contemporary classics, and was nominated for an Olivier Award in For tickets, ring or go to www. Viewing this on your Tablet?
The Epic Adventure of Nhamo the Manyika Warrior and his Sexy Wife Chipo Buy 10 or more paperbacks from the Modern Plays series and get 20% off the. The Epic Adventure of Nhamo the Manyika Warrior and his Sexy Wife Chipo “ Denton Chikura's fast and furious debut play wittily satirises “Chikura's hilariously mad show blending a distinct sense of the pantomime with a heap of references from modern British, African and American culture the.
Storytelling is turned on its head in this Zimbabwean epic comedy, the exciting new debut from celebrated actor and playwright, Denton Chikura. It deftly switches between making fun of the characters The Epic Adventure of Nhamo has a lot to say about storytelling Interesting, challenging and absolutely hilarious. You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter. For information on how we process your data, read our Privacy Policy.