Mysteries, The
"Utterly captivating?an exhilarating sensory feast" - The Evening Standard
"Sensational?shows as moving and uplifting as this only arrive once in a blue moon" - The Daily Telegraph
"The production?s exuberance is irresistible" - The Guardian
"Gorgeous chant and infectious dance" - The Times
"Irresistible. An expression of communal joy" - The Guardian
"A divine show?a terrific spectacle" - The Daily Mail
Show Description:
Following its highly successful run of The Magic Flute in 2008, Isango Portobello returns to the London stage with THE MYSTERIES - YIIMIMANGALISO.
The Olivier Award-winning company brings new life to the great folk plays of medieval Europe, re-imagining them in the languages of South Africa, through a vibrant spectacle of song, dance and music.
From the Creation to the Resurrection, these stories are some of the most universally recognised in the world. Pauline Malefane and an ensemble of 33 performers play biblical characters from Adam and Eve to Pontius Pilate and Mary Magdalene.
Performed in English, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Tswana and Zulu, this exuberant, uplifting and passionate production will be a joyous and moving experience for all.

