Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
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Powerfully moving and personal, BOY’S KHAYA is the latest work and account of Bawren Tavaziva’s early life in Zimbabwe told through a mesmerising combination of Contemporary, Ballet and African dance, with a music and spoken-word soundtrack. Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva has created a deeply relevant new work that questions who we are today in this divided world.
Performed by five outstanding Dancers, post-colonialism and injustice create a rich source of untold truths in BOY’S KHAYA, making this extraordinary thought-provoking work a comment on what it is to be human.
BOY’S KHAYA, or ‘servants house’, is a colonial legacy still existing today in Zimbabwe. It refers to living quarters used for black servants, in stark contrast to the luxurious suburban dwellings of the white families. The work draws evocative memories for Bawren who grew up in one and speaks passionately, through dance, about the fragility of human beings, sparking intense emotions about Bawren’s early life in the 70’s and 80’s under Mugabe’s rule.
Tavaziva addresses inequalities and oppression in our society through its productions, talks and Learning and Participation projects. The Company encourages people from all walks of life to find their talent.
With a powerful original narrated soundtrack and music by Bawren Tavaziva, the production is written and choreographed by Bawren Tavaziva.
Pre-show talk at 6.30pm, performance starts 7.30pm
Run time: Approximately 60 minutes (no interval)
Age guidance: 12
Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
The 228 seat Rhoda McGaw Theatre is a performance space owned by Woking Borough Council and managed by The Ambassadors, Woking.
Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
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