REVIEW: Mlima’s Tale, Kiln (2023)
The Evil Trade in Ivory "Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm. "Introduction to Scene Eight Ira Mandela Siobhan as Mlima (Photo: Marc Brenner) Lynn Nottage's…
The Evil Trade in Ivory "Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm. "Introduction to Scene Eight Ira Mandela Siobhan as Mlima (Photo: Marc Brenner) Lynn Nottage's…
The Little Mermaid Swims to a Caribbean Calypso “The Gods are dancing for me, Mother.” Ti Moune The Company (Photo: Marc Brenner) Once on this Island is a lively musical with…
"No Woman No Cry" sees Gabrielle Brooks perform a real show stopper and in the splendid final songs is "Redemption Song", the inspirational words of which the audience know "the songs of freedom" with its contrasting folk-based rhythm. The gentle "Three Little Birds" follows with "every little thing gonna be alright" and its "don't worry" message . "One Love" calls for peace, unity and inclusion. "Could You be Loved" has a magical and irresistible vibe. To close is the title song of the show Get Up Stand Up! and yes we got up and stood up as I suspect they will every night for some years to come.