South Africa’s Isango Ensemble delivers a riveting adaptation of a young Somali refugee’s story, driven by the company’s powerhouse vocals and signature marimba. Context is everything, so get closer to the production through our series of curated links, videos, and articles. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought by posting in the comments below and on social media using #AManofGoodHope.
Program Notes
Read
The Man of Good Hope (BAM blog)
A note from Jonny Steinberg about how he came to tell the story of Asad Abdullahi in A Man of Good Hope.
Article
Searching for a Promised Land in South Africa (The New York Times)
Isango opens up about its transition from classical interpretations to this contemporary, issue-driven work.
Watch & Listen
Clan Song (SoundCloud)
One of the production’s complex a cappella choral music pieces.
Video
100 seconds with Jonny Steinberg (YouTube)
The author of the book that inspired the show discusses his adaptation with the Young Vic.
Video
A Journey across Africa (YouTube)
Isango’s music scores this graphic depiction of the real journey undertaken by the Somali main character in A Man of Good Hope.
Video
'Man of Good Hope' chronicles a Somali refugee story in SA (YouTube)
Now your turn...
A Man of Good Hope (PDF)
Read
Article
The Man of Good Hope (BAM blog)
A note from Jonny Steinberg about how he came to tell the story of Asad Abdullahi in A Man of Good Hope.
Article
Searching for a Promised Land in South Africa (The New York Times)
Isango opens up about its transition from classical interpretations to this contemporary, issue-driven work.
Watch & Listen
Audio
Clan Song (SoundCloud)
One of the production’s complex a cappella choral music pieces.
Video
100 seconds with Jonny Steinberg (YouTube)
The author of the book that inspired the show discusses his adaptation with the Young Vic.
Video
A Journey across Africa (YouTube)
Isango’s music scores this graphic depiction of the real journey undertaken by the Somali main character in A Man of Good Hope.
Video
'Man of Good Hope' chronicles a Somali refugee story in SA (YouTube)
South Africa’s “Morning Live” news program interviews Isango’s musical director Mandisi Dyantis about the show’s relevance to current issues of xenophobia.
Audio
Interview with Jonny Steinberg (SoundCloud)
An interview with author Jonny Steinberg about the writing of his book.
Audio
Interview with Jonny Steinberg (SoundCloud)
An interview with author Jonny Steinberg about the writing of his book.
Now your turn...
What did you think? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #AManofGoodHope.