Controversial Ballet to Tell Mugabe's Story
Choreographer draws upon his personal experiences growing up in the then newly independent Zimbabwe
A controversial ballet is to chart the rise and fall of African dictator Robert Mugabe through cutting-edge dance on the British stage.
My Friend Robert, by award-winning choreographer Bawren Tavaziva, draws upon his personal experiences and memories of growing up in the then newly independent Zimbabwe.
Tavaziva, who has lived in Britain since 1994, said: 'It was a project that I could not ignore. Choreographing it will mean that I won't be able to return home for at least one year: it will just be too dangerous for me personally, but it's a statement I needed to make at this time - I owe it to my country.'
My Friend Robert, by award-winning choreographer Bawren Tavaziva, draws upon his personal experiences and memories of growing up in the then newly independent Zimbabwe.
Tavaziva, who has lived in Britain since 1994, said: 'It was a project that I could not ignore. Choreographing it will mean that I won't be able to return home for at least one year: it will just be too dangerous for me personally, but it's a statement I needed to make at this time - I owe it to my country.'
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