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Mugabe, My Dad & Me
- Narrated by: Tonderai Munyevu
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Summary
'Something strange happens when the past comes crashing into you, right in the present.'
In the spring of 1980, the British colony of Rhodesia became the independent nation of Zimbabwe. Tonderai Munyevu, a born-free, was part of the hopeful next generation from a new country with a new leader, Robert Gabriel Mugabe. While exploring Tonderai’s personal story and his relationship with his father, Mugabe, My Dad and Me charts the rise and fall of one of the most controversial politicians of the 20th century. Interweaving monologue and original music on the mbira with commentary inspired by some of Mugabe’s more notorious speeches, this captivating one-man show is a blistering dance of memory exploring connection, familial love and what it means to return ‘home’.
The play was shortlisted for the Alfred Fagon Award 2019.
The play was directed for Audible Originals by John R. Wilkinson, recipient of the Genesis Future Directors Award 2018.
The stage production of Mugabe, My Dad & Me is a York Theatre Royal and English Touring Theatre co-production in association with Alison Holder.
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- Georgina
- 09-05-21
Brilliantly written and performed
This is excellent. I really enjoyed it, it was full of wit, heart and imagination. Very much looking forward to the other stories from Tonderai.
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- marshy1950
- 06-08-21
A very good "read"
I just really enjoyed the structure, prose, composition - really well written, Tunde! Thank you. Hope you got the IKEA units built, with no fisticuffs. Hahahaha.
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- Sarah Middleton
- 24-11-22
A fantastic and eye opening play
I really enjoyed this play - brilliantly written and performed by Tonderai Munyevu. An insightful and thought-provoking show.
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- Fatima Lopez
- 09-05-23
Great insight into the life of a diaspora child
Really liked the performance, and obviousy the story didn't have a lot of facts. It is a personal narration, and that's how personal narrations go.
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- E J Clea
- 09-11-22
Excellent
Loved the twist in the story and the superb acting of it. It deftly highlighted certain political issues from a different perspective.
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- Ayesha
- 06-05-21
Truly Excellent
Listening to Mugabe My Dad and Me is a unique experience and it has been a long time since I have heard such a fresh voice and viewpoint. Beautifully read with sensitivity and also humour by Tonderai Munyevu. I nearly cried at moments and before I knew it was laughing out loud. This is essential listening, I loved it so much I will be listening again and again.
It is a book that covers real life events and weaves through time, showing from direct experience a journey that is familiar to anyone who identifies as part of the African diaspora. The history of Zimbabwe is highly charged and fueled by many different outlooks. Listening to Mr Munyevu's viewpoint is as real as it can get.
The presentation is modern, honest and authentic. You are a companion, a friend, and also an audience being questioned.
Thank you so much to all the team involved for this wonderful gift of a book. Truly Excellent.
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- Claire
- 04-05-21
Beautifully crafted
An emotive story that propels the listener full circle. This takes you with the main character as he engages with history and heritage, wrestling ghosts from his personal past and that of Zimbabwe. All in an effort to answer “Where you from then?” Compelling listening. Can’t wait to see how it is adapted for stage.
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- Temi
- 12-06-21
Captivating!
Beautifully narrated and strategically written to give the audience the feeling of being front-seat at the theatre. Cannot find fault with a single detail, even the occasional use of explicit language helped to create a genuine picture - I doubt it could turn the most conservative readers away from this story!
In a nutshell, Mugabe, My Dad & Me is engagingly emotive, hilarious, enlightening, and most importantly - it’s highly recommendable! Looking forward to hearing more of the stories that this story bred...
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- Bevvers
- 19-09-24
Not what I was expecting!
I've never heard / read anything like this.
It was a strange choice of book to listen to while on holiday, but it was intriguing, interesting & the performance was excellent.
Would recommend.
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- Alexander
- 06-08-21
Engaging, thought-provoking and well worth a listen
I lived in Zambia which is next to Zimbabwe and have been to Zimbabwe twice. It may me a real insight into Zimbabwean history under Mugabe and was performed well.
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