Just in: Mandela opera is pulled after three shows
mainMadiba, an opera on the life of Nelson Mandela, has been withdrawn after three performances in Pretoria for want of funds.
The producer, Unathi Mtirara, a member of the Mandela family, blamed non-payment by the National Lottery.
Full story here.
Evidence that government funding is the best system. đ
I hope it works out… it sounds like a promising project, although I haven’t seen any discussion of the music.