A vibrant and moving new musical for all the family from 8 to 80, based on a brilliant script by Peter Terson. The recent history of South Africa provides a context for the story when, as a slave, Aesop realises that liberty comes with responsibility as he learns some real truths from animals he encounters on his journey to Mount Olympus. Inventive and beautiful choreography add to the atmosphere of this powerful moral tale.

On their previous visits to London, the Isango Ensemble have astounded audiences and critics alike with the quality and emotional power of their musical theatre work. They have played to sold out houses across the world and won numerous awards including the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival for The Magic Flute (Young Vic/West End 2008). 

'Genius ...a beautiful modern African pop aesthetic... a seamless piece of unique theatre' Sunday Times (South Africa)

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Dates, Times and Prices

Showing in repertory with Isango Ensemble's La Boheme - Abanxaxhi and The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - Izigwili Ezidlakazelayo.

Performances: Sun 13 May 5pm, Wed 16 May 1.30pm, Sat 19 May 10.30am, Sat 26 May 2.30pm, Wed 30 May 1.30pm & Sat 2 June 2.30pm.

Tickets: £34 / £32 / £24 / £20 / £10
Concessions: £2 off
Schools: £10 tickets (16 & 30 May only). 1 teacher free per 10 students paid.
Groups of 10+: £3 off (Sun-Thu and Wed/Sat mats, top three price bands only). Group organiser goes free (1 ticket).

Multibuy Offer: Buy a ticket for all three Isango Ensemble productions, or three musicals, and get £12 off; Buy a ticket for two and get £5 off (available on Reasons to be Cheerful, Soul Sister or any Isango Ensemble production).
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Running time: 2 hours including a 20-minute interval.

Presented by Hackney Empire and Eric Abraham
An Isango Ensemble Production
Adapted and Directed by Mark Dornford-May
Music by Pauline Malefane and Mandisi Dyantyis
Written by Peter Terson