Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival and the Irish Film Institute present FELA!
By: Gabrielle Sierra Jan. 04, 2011
Ulster Bank Dublin Festival is delighted to continue to present National Theatre Live, an initiative presented by in association with the Irish Film Institute, to broadcast live performances of National Theatre plays onto cinema screens around the world. FELA! a provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, exploring the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones, will be screened on Jan 13th (6.45pm) in the IFI.
For a sneak peak check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkJfdqoKcYg&feature=related
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. 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.
4 STARS ‘I've never seen a show quite like it at the National. It's a great story and one told with enormous verve in Bill T. Jones's kaleidoscopic production.' The Guardian
4 STARS ‘No ordinary musical... a fierce explosion of fizzing theatrical energy.' Sunday Express
Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones) and Grammy-nominated for Best Musical Show Album.
Presented by Irish Film Institute in association with Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival with the international support of AVIVA.
Tickets cost €15. Tickets must be collected by 6.45pm, with the live performance starting strictly at 7pm.
Date: January 13th, 7pmTickets: €15 www.ifi.ie 01 679 3477
Duration: 3hrs including a 20 minute interval
Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival receives financial assistance from the Arts Council. Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival gratefully acknowledges the invaluable support of its Title Sponsor. Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival is proudly supported by Principal Sponsors Dublin Airport Authority, The Doyle Collection and The Irish Times.
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