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Timeless: The epic quality of the reimagining matches the themes of the ancient play produced in 405 BC and how they speak to Africa. Photos: Lauge Sorensen
BALLET

Mthuthuzeli November reimagines ‘The Bacchae’ as an African choral ballet

South African dance phenom Mthuthuzeli November commands the rehearsal room with gentle authority. The choreographic language he’s created melds the controlled structure of…

  • Kgomotso Moncho Maripane
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