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Africa Calling! (3 stars)

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Grassroots are back following the success of their sell-out show at the Fringe 2011. Traditional Zimbabwean dance, music, rhythm and song - the greetings reaffirming friendship and warmth of community. In Africa everyone is almost related to someone, and meeting family is a cause for celebration! Grassroots brings a vibrant fusion of irresistible movement and beautiful melodies, giving a life-enhancing experience of the culture and exuberance of Zimbabwe. Grassroots is a theatre-for-development company from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, specialising in using dance, drama and music for positive change, aiming to reduce poverty through education. All ages.

Grassroots Theatre Company, Zimbabwe.

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Africa Calling

10 Aug 20123 stars

Song, dance and drumming from Grassroots of Zimbabwe

Aside from drummers, dancers and phenomenal singers, at the centre of this understated extravaganza is a huge beating heart and a simple message of peace, love and unity. Zimbabwe-based Grassroots tours schools, prisons and local communities with…

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