Mashirika
Mashirika and Aegis present…
Africa’s Hope
a true story of survival told through music and dance
Between the 18th September - 28th November 2008, Rwandan theatre company, Mashirika, toured theatre’s and schools across the UK. To learn more about Mashirika, please click here
Mashirika’s ‘Africa’s Hope’ communicates a message of hope for the future of Africa, whilst confronting the memories and the reasons behind the Rwandan genocide.
The company, all survivors and refugees from genocide, are dedicated to their genocide education programme, to creating an understanding of the consequences of accepting racism and prejudice in our society.
Mashirika is recognized as Rwanda’s foremost youth performing arts company. Now approaching its 10th birthday, Mashirika continues to evolve artistically and remains at the forefront of exciting African theatre. At the same time, it maintains its distinctive style and commitment to bringing accessible real-life theatre to an international audience.
Hear Mashirika interviewed on the BBC World Service
“Mashirika’s courage and dedication is an inspiration to others”
Of the Berlin street: “At this point, I felt things really clicked into place and the children began to understand day-to-day life for Jews.” The carriage was engaging and poignant; children really got to see what happened in reality, but in a sensitive way.” “The home was atmospheric and children got a real feel for life in Germany in the 1930s.”
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