The best of art and culture from the BBC.
Much Ado About Nothing | RSC | Photo by Ikin Yum Afrofuturism for me is an opportunity to escape all of the lenses that have been placed on me thus far.Weise had a vision for Much Ado About Nothing set in an Afrofuturist world, mixing science fiction and the cultures of the African diaspora.
“Afrofuturism is a really broad umbrella under which people from the African diaspora are able to create alternative beginnings, alternative endings, and alternative middles to the stories that currently exist in the world. “The scale of expression that carnival takes really lends itself to Shakespeare’s expressive language.”
The show’s composer and music producer, Femi Temowo, drew from his African heritage to add to the Afrofuturist vision.He said: “I come from a household where Afrobeat was very prevalent - my father was a huge fan of Fela Kuti. So this is like second nature to me.”
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Love Island's Jay Younger 'splits' from A Place In The Sun's Danni MenziesThe Love Island and A Place in the Sun stars were linked romantically over the summer, but now appear to have unfollowed each other on Instagram and may have split
Læs mere »
New dance work to premiere at Belfast International Arts FestivalThe work will be performed at The MAC in Belfast later this month.
Læs mere »
Win a lavish 5-night winter sun escape to Turkey with Cook’s Club Alanya hotelEnjoy some winter sun with Cook’s Club, as they're jetting off one lucky reader and a guest to their lavish adults-only hotel in Alanya, Turkey. Enter now!
Læs mere »
Michelle Keegan is the ultimate Bond girl as she reveals sculpted physique in white bikiniThe Brassic star is soaking up the sun in Dubai with her husband, Mark Wright
Læs mere »
Ukraine cyber-conflict: Hacking gangs vow to de-escalateUkrainian and Russian hacktivists tell the BBC they will comply with newly-created cyber-war rules.
Læs mere »