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[[Phoenix Players]] production by [[Clarence Wilson]], original songs and music composed by [[Victor Ntoni]], choreographed by [[Josh Makhene]]. | [[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 and | + | 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]]. |
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Revision as of 23:55, 30 December 2024
Meropa is a variety musical show originally created as Isuntu 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.
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.
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