Bunker of Zion brings together an underground collective of artists to tell their incredible stories.
Through energetic live music, dance, and song, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture.
Set in a world where music is forbidden, the Bunker is a centre for joy, a meeting place, a defiant celebration of culture in a hostile world.
On your own, with a friend, or with your whole family! This theatre production is an opportunity for everyone to feel the energy of Zimbabwean culture and to enjoy an incredible experience together. Bunker of Zion is set to music that has been masterfully created using traditional Zimbabwe Mbira and Marimba instruments; expect joyful, bouncing rhythms and powerful songs.
Through energetic live music, dance, and song, you will experience a colourful celebration of Zimbabwean culture.
Set in a world where music is forbidden, the Bunker is a centre for joy, a meeting place, a defiant celebration of culture in a hostile world.
On your own, with a friend, or with your whole family! This theatre production is an opportunity for everyone to feel the energy of Zimbabwean culture and to enjoy an incredible experience together. Bunker of Zion is set to music that has been masterfully created using traditional Zimbabwe Mbira and Marimba instruments; expect joyful, bouncing rhythms and powerful songs.
John Pfumojena is an accomplished and expressive Zimbabwean musician, performer, writer, and composer. John and his ensemble will be bringing you boundless energy through a number of different art forms. You can expect traditional and modern Zimbabwean dance fusion with break dance and gumboot dance. Make sure to follow @MMAncestors for more information on John’s work.
In Thanet, John has worked with Westgate-on-Sea based Jodie Cole who in turn has been working with Kanndiss Riley of NBE fitness, Bill Parr of Kensai Taiko drumming and the adult dance group from Broadstairs-based integrated arts organisation Inspiration Creative
In Thanet, John has worked with Westgate-on-Sea based Jodie Cole who in turn has been working with Kanndiss Riley of NBE fitness, Bill Parr of Kensai Taiko drumming and the adult dance group from Broadstairs-based integrated arts organisation Inspiration Creative
CREDITS
Composed by John Pfumojena Devised by John Pfumojena with Tawanda Mapanda, Kudzanai Chikowe, Farai Nhakaniso and Niyi Akin Production: Lighting Designer: Joe Hornsby Costume Designer: MYDEI Touring Stage Manager: Brent Tan Production Technician: Matt McLenan |
Audience Information
All performances of Bunker of Zion are Relaxed. This means there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the performance space. Latecomers will be welcomed, and people are free to leave the performance space and return at any time. No changes are made to the lights and sound. Running time: approximately 60 mins |
Bunker of Zion has been developed with artists and communities nationally with the Collaborative Touring Network. People from Wigan, Torbay, Peterborough, Thanet, Medway, Gloucester and Scarborough have shared their stories and talents to make this show. For more information and tour listings, visit www.ctn.org.uk.
Support
The development of Bunker of Zion has been supported using public funding through Arts Council England, and by the following organisations: Battersea Arts Centre, Tangle Theatre Company, Prime Theatre, National Theatre Music Studio, Jerwood Arts, Strike A Light, Genesis Foundation, Hawkwood College. The following artists have informed the creation of the work: Othnell Moyo, Raymond Mupfumira, Biliard Kambona, Takudzwa Mashonganyika, Tawanda Mapanda, Kudzanai Chikowe, Niyi Akin.
The development of Bunker of Zion has been supported using public funding through Arts Council England, and by the following organisations: Battersea Arts Centre, Tangle Theatre Company, Prime Theatre, National Theatre Music Studio, Jerwood Arts, Strike A Light, Genesis Foundation, Hawkwood College. The following artists have informed the creation of the work: Othnell Moyo, Raymond Mupfumira, Biliard Kambona, Takudzwa Mashonganyika, Tawanda Mapanda, Kudzanai Chikowe, Niyi Akin.
Artwork
The tour artwork for Bunker of Zion has been created by the brilliant Lomedy Mhako. Lomedy is a Zimbabwe-based artist and designer who has been commissioned by CTN for this project.
The tour artwork for Bunker of Zion has been created by the brilliant Lomedy Mhako. Lomedy is a Zimbabwe-based artist and designer who has been commissioned by CTN for this project.