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''[[Meropa]]'' is a variety musical show originally created as ''[[Isintu]]'' by [[Corney Mabaso]] and the [[Phoenix Players]], but the name was changed to ''Meropa'' for the tour through Japan. Later renamed ''[[KwaZulu]]'' for its season in London.
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''[[Meropa]]'' is a variety musical show originally created as ''[[Isintu]]'' by [[Cocky Thlothlalamaje]] and the [[Phoenix Players]], and subsequently adapted by [[Corney Mabaso]]. The name was changed to ''Meropa'' for the tour through Japan. Later renamed ''[[KwaZulu]]'' for its season in London.
  
 
The music of ''[[Meropa]]'' is drawn from traditional tribal folklore with original songs and music by [[Victor Ntoni]].
 
The music of ''[[Meropa]]'' is drawn from traditional tribal folklore with original songs and music by [[Victor Ntoni]].
 
  
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==

Revision as of 00:01, 31 December 2024

Meropa is a variety musical show originally created as Isintu by Cocky Thlothlalamaje and the Phoenix Players, and subsequently adapted by Corney Mabaso. The name was changed to Meropa for the tour through Japan. Later renamed KwaZulu for its season in London.

The music of Meropa is drawn from traditional tribal folklore with original songs and music by Victor Ntoni.

Performance history in South Africa

Phoenix Players production by Clarence Wilson, original songs and music composed by Victor Ntoni, choreographed by Josh Makhene.

1974: Meropa, the drums of Africa presented by Joan Brickhill & Louis Burke. Conceived, devised and designed by Clarence Wilson. Directed by Joan Brickhill, Louis Burke and Clarence Wilson. Choreography by Josh Makhene and Joan Brickhill. Assistant Director: Josh Makhene. Lighting designed by Louis Burke.

Sources

Theatre programme (Phoenix Players production) held by NELM: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2014. 7. 362.

Theatre programme (1974 production) held by NELM: [Collection: KORT, Maurice]: 2012. 379. 21. 47.

https://www.discogs.com/release/6016370-Clarence-Wilson-Meropa-Original-Stagecast-Recording?srsltid=AfmBOopQSOpwzXqjKIn-vKJpm0mvkG7iUYTnrY2LJjzAO-R2CR18eX8x

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