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‘You strike a queer, you strike a rock’: How ‘Nkoli’ revives the legacy of Simon Nkoli

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‘You strike a queer, you strike a rock’: How ‘Nkoli’ revives the legacy of Simon Nkoli
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A vibrant vogue-opera celebrates anti-apartheid and LGBTQ+ activist Simon Nkoli, blending history, spectacle and political resistance with dazzling theatrical flair. The production, 'Nkoli: a fierce and fabulous life', honours a lesser-known but crucial figure in South Africa's struggle for freedom, exploring themes of racism, homophobia, and intersectionality with bold and unapologetic artistry.

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