FELA!: Recent Episodes

National Theatre

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones. This collection features short documentaries from the production’s life at the National Theatre in 2010 as well as teaching resources.

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Using UV light to create a 3D dreamlike atmosphere

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The impressive set design of FELA!

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The excitement before the first dress rehearsal

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Rehearsing for the Royal Festival Hall charity show.

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Introducing Sahr Ngaujah as Fela Kuti

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See the first rehearsal on the Olivier stage.

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The cast and crew celebrate Fela Kuti’s birthday

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Meet Scarlette Douglas she is Queen Ihase

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In this episode we meet the members of the band

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Take a journey into the rehearsal room and see FELA! coming together.

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A film about the open auditions in London

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A documentary about the influential musician Fela Kuti

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Areas of exploration, images, history, and suggested activitie