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Kunene and the King play at London's West End theater stage.

Duration

2 hrs 36 mins

Following a stunning premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon and a sold-out run in Cape Town, John Kani's critically acclaimed play Kunene and the King makes its way to West End.

  • Kunene and the King mark the 25th anniversary of the end of apartheid with a highly anticipated London run at The Ambassadors Theatre. The play is written by South African activist, actor and playwright John Kani (The Island, Black Panther) and directed by Janice Honeyman (The Tempest, 2009). A refreshingly funny and vital play on the anniversary of the first post-apartheid democratic elections, Kunene and the King reflects on a quarter-century of change without ever getting too preachy or heavy-handed.

    The Story

    The play is set in South Africa. Jack Morris (played by Antony Sher) is a white South African classical actor who is well known for performing in Shakespeare roles. He’s been offered the title role in King Lear. He accepts it, only to discover soon after that he has liver cancer. After this life-changing diagnosis, he refuses to stay in the hospital and discharges himself. Lunga Kunene, a black South African (played by John Kani) becomes his at-home carer. Bonding over a shared passion for Shakespeare, the two men from seemingly different backgrounds reflect on the 25 years of apartheid-free Africa.

    Good for

    Drama | Play | Political activism

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  • Show Details

    Opening Date: 24 Jan, 2020
    Closing Date: 28 Mar, 2020

    Show Timings

    Monday 7:30 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Thursday 7:30 PM
    Friday 7:30 PM
    Saturday 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Sunday 7:30 PM

    Leading Roles
    Antony Sher as Jack Morris
    John Kani as Lunga Kunene

    Directed By
    Janice Honeyman

    Music By
    Neo Muyanga

    Additional Info

    Duration
    1h 36min

    Audience
    This show contains strobe lighting, strong language, and some scenes that audiences may find upsetting.

    Available Facilities
    Bar
    Toilets
    Infrared hearing loops
    Wheelchair transfers

    Seating
    The Ambassadors Theatre has a seating capacity of 444

    Dress Code
    Smart and casual wear is recommended. Carry a few layers; the theatre is air-conditioned through the year and can get a bit chilly

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