Daring Acrobats, Jubilant Dancers and Electrifying Live Music fill the stage in MOTHER AFRICA: MY HOME at The New Victory Theater!
This holiday season, experience the joyous spirit of Mother Africa: My Home, an all-new circus spectacular set in Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha. Returning with their latest show, the 2014 Drama Desk nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience brings its vibrant mix of modern circus acts with African dance and music to The New Victory Theater from December 2, 2016 to January 1, 2017.
Mother Africa: My Home celebrates the hustle, vitality and energetic atmosphere of everyday life in a South African township. A diverse cast of 26 acrobats, musicians and dancers from different countries throughout the African continent transform the New Victory stage into a bustling marketplace filled with breathtaking feats, exuberant afro-beats and a swirl of colorful bazin and kitenge fabrics. The rare Icarian Games from Ethiopia--in which foot jugglers toss fellow cast mates into the air--appear alongside a body-bending contortionist, an African Gumboot dance and more than a dozen awe-inspiring acts. Throughout the show, a live band keeps the party going with every strike of the congas and strum of the kora, showcasing Africa’s expressive dance culture.
Rich in rhythm and robust in song, Mother Africa has earned rave reviews around the globe and has performed for millions worldwide since the company’s debut in 2006. A portion of the company’s profits benefit charities in Khayelitsha, including organizations engaging HIV-positive children with circus arts.
Performance Schedule:
Friday, December 2 at 7pm
Saturday, December 3 at 2pm / 7pm
Sunday, December 4 at 12pm / 5pm
Friday, December 9 at 7pm
Saturday, December 10 at 2pm / 7pm
Friday, December 16 at 7pm*
Saturday, December 17 at 2pm / 7pm
Sunday, December 18 at 12pm / 5pm
Wednesday, December 21 at 7pm
Friday, December 23 at 2pm / 7pm
Saturday, December 24 at 12pm
Wednesday, December 28 at 2pm / 7pm
Thursday, December 29 at 2pm / 7pm
Friday, December 30 at 2pm / 7pm
Saturday, December 31 at 12pm
Sunday, January 1 at 12pm
*Autism-Friendly Performance, which means that lighting and sound elements are adapted to accommodate sensory sensitivity needs.
Mother Africa: My Home has a running time of 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages 5 and up.
Learn more about Mother Africa: My Home on the New Victory Website at NewVictory.org
Ticket Information
Tickets for Mother Africa: My Home at The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) are $13, $16, $22 or $36 for Members based on seat locations, with full price tickets starting at $20 for Non-Members. Tickets are available online (NewVictory.org) and by telephone (646.223.3010). The New Victory Theater box office (209 West 42nd Street) is open Sunday & Monday from 11am-5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-7pm.
Theatergoers who buy tickets for three or more New Victory shows qualify for free Membership benefits, including locked-in discount ticket prices, free unlimited exchanges (up to 48 hours in advance) and access to a first-look purchase period for newly added performances.
