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  • Venue Young Vic Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 4 February 2023
  • Running time To be confirmed
  • Age guidelines 14+

The world premiere of new musical Mandela at the Young Vic in London.

Now playing until 4 February 2023, the musical tells the extraordinary story of Mandela the man, and the movement behind him.

Infused with the rhythms and spirit of South Africa, Mandela shines a light on the South African people’s courageous fight for their liberation.

The musical is in partnership with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa and the Mandela family, and co-produced by special arrangement with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa, Shaun Hurwitz, Ronen Zekry, Greg Dean Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky and Brian & Dayna Lee.

For 27 years, Nelson Mandela and his comrades sacrificed their freedom in South Africa and their families paid the price. It is a story of determination, hope and how the world rallied to free him and his people.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Mandela?

Michael Luwoye (Hamilton) stars in the title role of Nelson Mandela, with Danielle Fiamanya (Frozen) as Winnie Mandela.

The cast also include Gregory Armand as Vusi, Zion Battles as Bongani, Earl Carpenter as the Prime Minister, Stewart Clarke as the Warden, Hanna Dimtsu as Nomsa, Lerato Gwebu as Adelaide Tambo, Prudence Jezile as Praise Singer, Akmed Junior Khemalai as Walter Sisulu, Blue Makwana as Gugu, Kayleigh McKnight as Barbara, Posi Morakinyo as Thembi Mandela, Sneziey Msomi as Albertina Sisulu/Maki Mandela, Ryan O’Donnell as Joe Slovo, Adam Pearce as Kobus, Shiv Rabheru as Ahmed Kathrada, Will Richardson as Piet, Leanne Robinson as Zindzi Mandela, and Ntsikelelo Nicholas Vani as Oliver Tambo.

Who are the creative team of Mandela?

The show features a book by Laiona Michelle, music and lyrics by Greg Dean Borowsky and Shaun Borowsky, and is directed by Schele Williams.

Mandela also features additional music & lyrics by Bongi Duma, with choreography by Gregory Maqoma, set design by Academy Award winner Hannah Beachler, costume designs by Fay Fullerton, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, lighting design by Tony Award and Olivier Award winner Jon Clark, orchestration and musical supervision by Benjamin Kwasi Burrell and casting by Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG. Completing the creative team are Associate Choreographer Dickson Mbi, Assistant Director Becca Chadder, Associate Set Designer Debbie Duru, Associate Music Director Sam Young and Associate Casting Director Richard Johnston.

The musical is in partnership with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa and the Mandela family, and co-produced by special arrangement with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa, Shaun Hurwitz, Ronen Zekry, Greg Dean Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky and Brian & Dayna Lee.


Important Notes

The show contains themes of racism and violence. The production also contains gun imagery and loud gunshot and bomb blast sound effects.

Venue Information

Young Vic Theatre , 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line); Southwark (Jubilee line)

Nearest Buses: 40, 60, N63, N89, 1, 68, 168, 172, 176, 188

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Critics' reviews of Mandela

★★★★ "A storming celebration of the human spirit" - The Evening Standard


Frequently Asked Questions

Mandela is playing at the Young Vic Theatre in London
The age recommendations for Mandela are: 14+
Yes, Mandela has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Mandela has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.