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We were so lucky last month to have been able to meet in person for rehearsals under very strict conditions due to covid. We managed socially distanced rehearsals for five days with careful planning from our Tech Director Steve Louis who made sure we had visors, gloves, masks and sanitiser hand gel at all the…

I am so pleased to announce funding from The Arts Council England for the rework of Kure Kure/Faraway for outdoor and socially distanced performances 2021 Work started two days ago with script writer Butshilo Nleya and Director David farmer and I am pleased to be joined on stage by multi-talented musician/actor Bruce Ncube. Bringing together…

Some people are so blessed with words, when this message landed in my inbox i just felt like sharing it with you all out there! This is a reflection of a job you love. sent November 16 at 6:29 PM Sis Anna, I pray you’re well my sister. I’ve just watched a video of you and…

What an amazing two and half months i have had working in London Westend for RSC at the ambassadors theatre. Two wishes completed in one, unforgettable experience which i shall treasure for many years to come, experiencing how the other half work. This opportunity could not have come at at better time having completed my…

It was an absolutely brilliant performance,I loved it!  It really spoke to me (and my Bantu DNA), it was so enlightening, inspiring and engaging.  I’ve had nothing but positive feedback from people I have spoken to. Birmingham We would love to have you back and also it would be good to explore with you and…

Day 1: Started recording the soundtracks, rhythms and beats of Africa for Anna Mudeka’s new one-woman show: ‘Kure Kure’ – currently in progress: Day 2. Vocals and Djembe: Day 3: Mbira, vocals, more drumming and … Day 4: Vocals, sound effects and checking script … Here’s Anna Mudeka explaining the song ‘Echubeleke’ (‘It Goes On’)…

Today I travelled to London to meet with fellow Zimbabwean and Art Director/Producer Simon Bright. He has produced a documentary film entitled Tides of Gold. This film is about the history of Africa and trading. It’s a powerful and insightful story which celebrates trading between Africa, India and China which goes back centuries. We met…