"This musical biopic of South Africa’s great unifying leader is a storming celebration of the human spirit and the human voice. ... The entire cast are in full, roaring voice it’s overwhelming."
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" 'Mandela' had a fascinating and inspirational life, but the musical that bears his name frequently seems barely interested in it. ... it’s a singularly inadequate tribute to one of the great humans of our time."
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"The central performances are as strong as they can be given the material, and both Fiamanya and Luwoye’s voices brim with power, as do those of the chorus."
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"Luwoye strikes dignified poses but this visionary is just about as inscrutable as a face on a banknote."
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"It's an enjoyable evening, full of good performances, and an emotional reminder of what a deeply held belief in people's capacity for change and forgiveness can achieve."
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"There’s no denying the commitment to a ceaselessly important cause that courses through 'Mandela,' but the show in its present form aims to soar only to feel artistically stillborn."
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"As a piece of work, this musical falls short of doing justice to its subject. But it’s worth seeing for the sheer, galvanising passion of the performances."
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" We get a troublingly two-dimensional sketch of an otherwise complex history, both collective and personal. This rich material surely deserved a more grounded and compelling treatment on stage."
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