‘Mugabeland’ play set for Manchester theatre

By Ivan Mudzudzu

MANCHESTER – Mugabeland! is a play by the award-winning Manchester based theatre company Come As You Arts Northwest.

The play is set in a bar, ‘Mugabeland!’ and tells the true story of those caught up in Robert Mugabe’s rise to power in Zimbabwe and the difficult aftermath of his rule.

Two friends from different backgrounds –Stuart and Chinua- must navigate their own pasts to find the future while the words of the people of Zimbabwe –refugee and resident- swirl around them.

Mugabeland! Is an epic true story, integrated with original music and song that will get your heart pounding and spirits soaring. The story written and directed by Justin MacGregor after a chance meeting with Rhodesian ‘Stuart’ in a bar whilst on holiday in Cambodia.

The Rhodesian tells him of his incredible chance encounter with Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe and how he had a chance to shoot him until his wife talked him out of it.

Lowry Theatre Manchester Thurs 16 May – Sat 18 May, Times 8pm & Fri 1pm. Tickets £10.

http://www.thelowry.com/event/mugabeland

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