FELA!

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FELA!

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones. This collection features short documentaries from the production’s life at the National Theatre in 2010 as well as teaching resources.

  1. 14/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode ten

    In this scene of ‘orishas’ (the spirit of the ancestors) Fela calls to the Gods to speak to his mother. The use of UV light on stage creates a 3D effect, aimed at evoking a spiritual experience. The exceptional make- up and costumes of the cast look impressive under the light.

    2 min

  2. 14/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode nine

    Paulette Ivory presents the set design model box for the FELA! production. The cast is ready to move to the Olivier stage from the rehearsal studio.

    2 min

  3. 14/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode eight

    See the cast of FELA! sharing their excitement and thoughts about the first dress rehearsal. A short journey backstage depicts the dynamics and the energy of the cast before their first performance.

    2 min

  4. 14/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode seven

    See backstage and dress rehearsal footage before a charity performance at the Royal Festival Hall.

    2 min

  5. 14/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode six

    Paulette Ivory introduces the performer Sahr Ngaujah who played the part of Fela Kuti in the original Broadway production and now joins the cast for the London show.

    2 min

  6. 13/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode five

    Paulette Ivory gives us a glimpse of the cast's first opportunity to rehearse on the Olivier stage. Paulette has a luminous costume fitting and a baby causes controversy!

    2 min

  7. 13/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode four

    Paulette Ivory captures the cast and crew of FELA! celebrating Fela’s birthday at a London Jazz Club.

    2 min

  8. 13/04/2011 · VIDEO

    FELA! video diaries - episode three

    We meet Scarlette Douglas, playing Queen Ihase, check out Wanjiru Kamuyu’s spontaneous rhyming, Bill T. Jones talking passionately about African movement, and one almighty dance off!

    2 min
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A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones. This collection features short documentaries from the production’s life at the National Theatre in 2010 as well as teaching resources.

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