It was directed by Peter Mutanda Wa-Ndebele a veteran Cultural Activist, Film and Theatre Director formerly with M.U.K.A Project. The performers handed a letter in to Downing Street, inviting Prime Minister Gordon Brown and guests to attend the show.
Theatre Under-Fire was founded by artists who found themselves under fire in Zimbabwe. They fled from turmoil and constant threat of persecution to seek asylum in Britain. “Cry My Zimbabwe” is a high energy play, funny, moving and truthful, held together with stunning traditional Zimbabwean music. The production shows a determination to survive with dignity.
Peter Mutanda Wa-Ndebele, director of TUF productions said, “I have worked on productions for the last 15 years, in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Germany, USA and England but this is the most powerful piece I have ever worked on. It’s a production not to be missed, because of its truthfulness. It’s based in Yarlswood detention centre but it’s not a production that is too heavy or gloomy. It’s hilarious in a way and there is a strong message of hope. I think people will find it a real eye opener; they will learn a lot about the situation facing asylum seekers in England and also about the root problems that has led Zimbabwe to be on the verge of collapsing”.
TUF productions aim to provide a creative platform from which to tackle social matters and to highlight the issues that concern vulnerable members of society. We are open to new members. We have expertise and experience in acting, writing, dancing, singing, drumming and film making.” – ‘Cry My Zimbabwe will be performed in London at Warehouse Theatre in Croydon from the 26th October to 11th of November 2007. Theatre Under-Fire also offers workshops for adults and children in improvisational “Forum” theatre, theatre sport (creative games), drumming and African traditional music, and Afro-Fusion Dance
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