Michael Luwoye will star as Nelson Mandela opposite Danielle Fiamanya as Winnie in Mandela at the Young Vic Theatre
Michael Luwoye (Hamilton) will take on the title role in the world premiere of Mandela at the Young Vic this autumn.
The actor who played the title role in the Broadway and US touring production of Hamilton, will star as Nelson Mandela opposite Danielle Fiamanya (Frozen) as Winnie Mandela in the production which will debut at the London venue from 28 November 2022 until 4 February 2023.
Developed and presented in partnership with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa and the Mandela family, the cast will also include: Gregory Armand as Vusi, Zion Battles as Bongani, Earl Carpenter as the Prime Minister, Stewart Clarke as the Warden, Hanna Dimtsu as Nomsa, Lerato Gwebu as Adelaide Tambo, Prudence Jezile as Praise Singer, Akmed Junior Khemalai as Walter Sisulu, Blue Makwana as Gugu, Kayleigh McKnight as Barbara, Posi Morakinyo as Thembi Mandela, Sneziey Msomi as Albertina Sisulu/Maki Mandela, Ryan O’Donnell as Joe Slovo, Adam Pearce as Kobus, Shiv Rabheru as Ahmed Kathrada, Will Richardson as Piet, Leanne Robinson as Zindzi Mandela and Ntsikelelo Nicholas Vani as Oliver Tambo. Further casting is to be announced.
Directed by Schele Williams and infused with the rhythms and spirit of South Africa, the musical account of the life of one of the world’s most famous statesmen, Mandela features a book by Laiona Michelle with music and lyrics by Greg Dean Borowsky and Shaun Borowsky with additional music and lyrics by Bongi Duma.
Co-produced by special arrangement with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa, Shaun Hurwitz, Ronen Zekry, Greg Dean Borowsky, Shaun Borowsky and Brian and Dayna Leehe, Mandela will be choreographed by Gregory Maqoma, with set design by Hannah Beachler, costume design by Fay Fullerton, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, lighting design by Jon Clark, orchestration and musical supervision by Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, music direction by Sean Mayes and casting by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher.
Associate choreographer Dickson Mbi, assistant director Becca Chadder, associate set designer Debbie Duru, associate music director Sam Young and associate casting director Richard Johnston complete the creative team.
Mandela will be broadcast live for four performances as part of the Best Seat in Your House scheme – the Young Vic’s immersive multi-camera player that allows audience members to pick their preferred camera angle during the live show. The broadcast experience is designed uniquely for the production, with multiple cameras positioned to offer unique perspectives of the show. Captions, audio description and BSL-interpretation will be available for every stream. Tickets for Best Seat in Your House broadcasts of Mandela will go on sale later in the year.
The development of Best Seat in Your House was made possible with public support from the UK Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. Additional generous support was provided by the Genesis Foundation’s Genesis Kickstart Fund.
Angela Thomas
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