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The African Concert Series

Wigmore Hall36 Wigmore Street, London, Greater London, W1U 2BP, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Saturday 27 June 202611:30
Programme
Thompson, ShirleyNkosi Sikelele
Thompson, ShirleyMpipidi's Song
Thompson, ShirleyMighty Mandela
Thompson, ShirleyHarebrained Shenanigans
Thompson, ShirleyBlue Iris
Thompson, ShirleyPrecious Skies
Performers
Abigail KellyNarrator, Soprano
Rowland SutherlandFlute
Aaliyah BookerViolin
Melissa MorrisPiano
Moussa DembelePercussion
Shirley J ThompsonDirector, Violin

Mandela Tales is a production by composer Shirley J Thompson, inspired by the book Nelson Mandela's Favourite African Folktales (WW Norton & Company, 2002) with music by Thompson, designed to appeal to families and young people.

Tickets: £18 (concessions £16)

General sale will open at 10.00am on Tuesday 27 January 2026