Storyline

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.

Key Information

Director Nick Wickham
Writers Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis
Studio National Theatre
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Sahr Ngaujah

Sahr Ngaujah

Fela

Lydie Alberto

Sherinne Kayra Anderson

Jonathan Andre

Rolan Bell

Rolan Bell

Cindy Belliot

Nandi Bhebhe

Nandi Bhebhe

Ricardo Coke Thomas

Kwame Peter Crentsil

Scarlette Douglas

Scarlette Douglas

Jacques Dubois

Poundo Gomis

Poundo Gomis

Frequently Asked Questions

National Theatre Live: Fela! was released on January 13, 2011.

The runtime of National Theatre Live: Fela! is 2h 53m.

National Theatre Live: Fela! is a Music movie.

National Theatre Live: Fela! is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

National Theatre Live: Fela! was directed by Nick Wickham.

The main cast of National Theatre Live: Fela! includes Sahr Ngaujah, Lydie Alberto, Sherinne Kayra Anderson.

National Theatre Live: Fela! is originally in English.