Set in 1976, in South Africa, black students are injured during a protest. Led by a fellow classmate, the students present a play about the symbolic Day of Liberation they all dream of—when their hero, Nelson Mandela is released from prison.
Crocodile
Scabha
Teaspoon
Magundane
Silence
Bhoboza
Lindiwe
Sarafina
Siboniso
Priest
Dumadu
China
Police Sergeant
Nandi
Stimela Sase-Zola
Thankdekile
Kipizane
Harry
Vanessa
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Thandi
Awards and Nominations
1988 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Leleti Khumalo was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Mannie Manim Lighting Designer
Mbongeni Ngema Director
Sarah Roberts Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Tom Sorce Sound Designer
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