Searing Tribute To Nina Simone
The Guardian reports from the UK: ‘Josette Bushell-Mingo created the role of Rafiki in the West End production of “The Lion King.” She founded Push, the black-led arts festival at the Young Vic in 2001, long before many in theatre had given much thought to diversity. And in recent years she’s been living in Sweden where she is artistic director of Tyst Teater. Now she’s back in the UK and she’s angry – and it fuels this deeply personal and often searing show inspired by the singer and activist Nina Simone.’
