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Malindadzimu
Full-Length Play, Drama / 3w, 2m
Delicate, witty and epic in equal measure, Malindadzimu travels from Nottingham to Zimbabwe, exploring a mother and daughter’s search for belonging, their struggle with a multicultural heritage, and a haunting history that cannot be ignored.
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Cast Size
3w, 2m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
For Faith and her teenage daughter Hope, it seems as though growing up inevitably means growing apart. So Faith makes the drastic decision to move the family back to her native Zimbabwe to start over. It’s home for her but not for Hope – at least, not on the surface. Will the powers that have drawn them back to their roots help them find each other – and themselves?
Mufaro Makubika’s Malindadzimu is delicate, witty and epic in equal measure – travelling from Nottingham to Zimbabwe exploring a mother and daughter’s search for belonging, their struggle with a multicultural heritage, and a haunting history that cannot be ignored.
History
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting
A hospital in Nottingham and a farmhouse near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Now.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“A poignant quest to confront Africa’s past, with charm and camaraderie at its heart.” – The Guardian
“A delicate, confident production that leaves you thinking: about heritage, about family, and about the authentic, exciting stories that are finally making their way to the stage.” – BroadwayWorld
“A thought-provoking and poignant exploration of belonging.” – The Upcoming
Licensing & Materials
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