National Theatre Live: Fela!(2011)
National Theatre Live: Fela! Synopsis
A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.
National Theatre Live: Fela! (2011) is a music film directed by Nick Wickham, released on January 13, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 53m. It stars Sahr Ngaujah, Lydie Alberto, Sherinne Kayra Anderson and Jonathan Andre.
- Director:
- Nick Wickham
- Writers:
- Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: Fela! (2011) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: Fela! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sahr Ngaujah
as Fela
- Lydie Alberto
Lydie Alberto
- Sherinne Kayra Anderson
Sherinne Kayra Anderson
- Jonathan Andre
Jonathan Andre
Rolan Bell
- Cindy Belliot
Cindy Belliot
Nandi Bhebhe
- Ricardo Coke Thomas
Ricardo Coke Thomas
- Kwame Peter Crentsil
Kwame Peter Crentsil
Scarlette Douglas
- Jacques Dubois
Jacques Dubois
Poundo Gomis
Key crew
Directed by Nick Wickham, written by Bill T. Jones and Jim Lewis.
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National Theatre Live: Fela! – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Fela!?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Fela! (2011) includes Sahr Ngaujah, Lydie Alberto, Sherinne Kayra Anderson, Jonathan Andre and Rolan Bell. The film was directed by Nick Wickham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Fela! released?
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National Theatre Live: Fela! was released on January 13, 2011 and runs for 2h 53m.
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