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BOOKINGS
During HIFA, many shows are sold out before the Festival begins, so BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE ! This will also ensure you
are not delayed due to time taken by electronic payment systems.
The fully computerised HIFA Box Offices (ticket offices) are presented by First Mutual, Dandemutande and Portnet
Corporation.
POINT OF SALE TERMINALS (POS OR ‘SWIPE’ MACHINES) WILL BE AVAILABLE AT BOTH BOX OFFICES FOR YOUR
CONVENIENCE. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO PAY VIA THE BANCABC, CABS, NMB BANK, ZB BANK, STEWARD BANK AND
STANBIC BANK POS TERMINALS. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE PAYMENT VIA ECOCASH.
JULIUS NYERERE BOX OFFICE Julius Nyerere Way next to Legacy International Monomotapa Harare HIFA Main Gate.
Opening Times: Tuesday 25th April – Open for Troubadours 9 am – 5 pm | Wednesday 26th April – Open for Amigos
and HIFA partners 9 am – 5 pm | Thursday 27th April to Monday 1st May - Open to Public 9 am – 5 pm | During the
Festival – Open 9 am – midnight
AVONDALE SHOPPING CENTRE In front of Nando’s. Opening Times: Tuesday 25th April – Open for Troubadours 9 am
– 5 pm | Wednesday 26th April – Open for Amigos and HIFA partners 9 am – 5 pm | Thursday 27th April to Monday 1st
May - Open to Public 9 am – 5 pm | During the Festival – Open 9 am – 8.30pm
Depending on availability, a small number of tickets will be available for sale at venues 30 minutes before shows
start, but remember that this will not happen if the show is sold out so book in advance!
All HIFA tickets entitle you to free entrance into the Harare Gardens site on the day of the show. Make sure you’re
banded at all venues if you intend to visit the Gardens site later that day. Site Admission Tickets for entry to the
Gardens are available from Box Office (US$6).
BOX OFFICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS ON HIFA TICKETS. (IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OR A RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCE, HIFA WILL
EXCHANGE TICKETS FOR OTHER PERFORMANCES.)
• PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT TICKETS BEFORE LEAVING THE COUNTER. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE ISSUED ONCE YOU
HAVE LEFT THE BOX OFFICE. ALSO MAKE SURE YOU CHECK FOR DOUBLE BOOKING OF SHOWS.
• YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED INTO A HIFA SHOW IF YOU ARE LATE. PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL AND ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO GET TO THE VARIOUS VENUES.
FACTOR IN TRAFFIC AND PARKING WHEN YOU PURCHASE TICKETS.
• PLEASE CHECK YOUR TICKETS BEFORE YOU PRESENT THEM AT THE VENUE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAND OVER THE RIGHT TICKET. HIFA WILL NOT
REPLACE OR REISSUE TICKETS.
• DAMAGED/LOST TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED/REPLACED AT VENUES OR THE FIRST MUTUAL, DANDEMUTANDE, PORTNET CORPORATION, HIFA
BOX OFFICES.
• CHILDREN UNDER 5 DO NOT NEED A TICKET UNLESS THEY WILL BE OCCUPYING A SEAT IN A VENUE.
• PLEASE NOTE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ENTER THE HIFA SITE AT THEIR OWN RISK. HIFA WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE
TO/LOSS OF PROPERTY.
• HIFA RESERVES THE RIGHT OF ADMISSION AND THE RIGHT TO REMOVE UNRULY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FROM THE HIFA SITE AND VENUES.
A SPECIAL HIFA SHUTTLE BUS WILL OPERATE BETWEEN HARARE GARDENS AND REPS THEATRE – TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF YOUR FESTIVAL
EXPERIENCE BY JUMPING ON THE BUS TO GET TO YOUR NEXT SHOW! FOR INFORMATION AND A SCHEDULE, VISIT www.hifa.co.zw AND SEE
SCHEDULES AT THE BOX OFFICES
TIPS FROM A FESTIVAL FUNDI
NO READMITTANCE
Don’t forget that if you leave a venue during a performance you will not be re-admitted until the show is finished. This applies to all
venues including ZOL Main Stage.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Shows at HIFA start on time, so be punctual to avoid being turned away! Arrive ahead of the pack, as stragglers will not be admitted
once shows have begun.
Remember that HIFA doesn’t do refunds, so give yourself enough time to experience the performances you want to see or hear.
SHHHHHH!!!
Audiences are there to hear the performances, not your ringtone, so make sure your cell phones are switched off and not on silent
mode as this interferes with the venue sound systems. At the indoor shows, please stay in your seats and keep quiet.
BE WARM
The evening shows at ZOL Main Stage, Global Stage at Theatre in the Park (TITP) and the ZIMGOLD Green can get a bit chilly, so
dress warmly! It is late autumn/early winter in Zimbabwe and so cool evenings, cold winds with a possibility of rain are expected. Be
prepared.
ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?
Feel free to bring along chairs and picnic blankets to appropriate ZOL Main Stage shows. To avoid confusion and sightline problems,
those with chairs must find a spot on the right side of the grass arena facing the stage, whilst their lower lying, picnicking
companions sitting on the grass should keep to the left of the arena. Be warned that some shows will attract large standing
audiences so leave chairs, picnics and blankets at home and feast on the atmosphere instead. Ask the box office staff for more
information on shows and what they can accommodate.
PLEASE NOTE: PARKING IN UNDESIGNATED AREAS WILL RESULT IN CLAMPING! VISIT THE HIFA WEBSITE TO GET
MORE INFORMATION ON PARKING.
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HARARE GARDENS SITE includes the HIFA Box
Office presented by First Mutual, Dandemutande and
Portnet Corporation.
Main Entrance to the Harare Gardens site is on Julius
Nyerere Way, under the billboard, through the Legacy
International Monomotapa Harare HIFA Main Gate. An
alternative entrance for ZOL Main Stage ONLY is the
gate opposite Les Brown Swimming Pool. Entrance
to the HIFA Box Office presented by First Mutual,
Dandemutande and Portnet Corporation is to the left
of the entrance billboard as you’re standing on Julius
Nyerere Way.
ZOL MAIN STAGE (food kiosks and bar).
ZIMGOLD GREEN (a variety of food and drink outlets).
CHOMPKIN'S YOUTH ZONE (food and drink stands).
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
QUARTER (PETALILLI CAFÉ & STUDIO 4) - Behind the
National Gallery of Zimbabwe.
GLOBAL STAGE AT THEATRE IN THE PARK (TITP).
HANDLEBARDS GLADE - Behind ZOL Main Stage.
VR DOME IN BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
ZIMBABWE GLOBAL QUARTER - The HIFA TELEPORT
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ZIMBABWE - On the corner of
Julius Nyerere Way and Park Lane.
HIFA
FINDING YOUR
WAY AROUND
THE SITE
FINDING
YOUR WAY
AROUND THE
PROGRAMME
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INVESTORS, INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS AND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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THE HIFA TEAM
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MUSIC
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THEATRE
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WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
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DANCE
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VISUAL, CRAFT & NEW TECHNOLOGY
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COMEDY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - Girls High School Hall
across Leopold Takawira Street (Food and drink).
REPS THEATRE COMPLEX - Sam Nujoma (Second
Street Extension Shopping Centre). Coffee, tea, drinks
and snacks available. Includes Reps Theatre and
Reps Theatre Upstairs.
OK ZIMBABWE FIRST STREET STAGE IN
COLLABORATION WITH PEPFAR - HIFA's interactive
stage in the centre of the City.
SHUTTLE BUS - A special shuttle bus will operate
from Legacy International Monomotapa Harare
HIFA Main Gate to Reps Theatre Complex. For more
information and a schedule visit our website, our
Facebook page (facebook.com/officialhifa), the HIFA
App or your nearest HIFA Box Office.
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HIFA 2017 IS MOST APPRECIATIVE OF THE TIME AND
ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO THE FESTIVAL BY THE FOLLOWING:
Amanda and Heinrich von Pezold, Erica and Patrick Schofield, Catherine Du Plooy and the team at Thundafund.com, Mark
Oxley, African Papermakers, Callum Cheatle, Jacob Lindell, Peter Hollstein, Quality Paints, Halsted Timbers, Form-Scaff (Pvt
Ltd), Karen Mutasa and the team at Organikks, Tinashe Mutasa, Ammara Brown, Prayer Soul, Davies Events, AVPro Afrika,
Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni, Reuben Chisali and Volsec Security, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Office of the President, Sharon
Misihairabwi and Fradreck Kawondera from Stanbic Bank Belgravia Branch, the team at Stanbic Bank Westgate Branch, Hellenic
Academy, Ministry of Rural Development and Preservation of National Cultural Heritage, Elvas Mari, Nicholas Moyo, Caroline
Makoni and all at the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, Department of Immigration, ZIMRA, Engineer Philip Pfukwa of the
City of Harare, the Management and Team of the Harare Gardens, ZETDC, Doreen Sibanda and the Staff of the National Gallery
of Zimbabwe, Daves Guzha, Ruth Shato and Blazio Tafireyi of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF), the Chairman,
PJ Smythe and the members of Reps Theatre, the Team of Avondale Holdings, Nando’s Avondale, Creamy Inn Avondale,
Len and Angela Thomas and the staff at the Wendy House, Management and Staff of Kwamambo 40 Cork Road, Zimbabwe
College of Music, the Headmistress and staff of Girls High School, Ministries of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Finance
and Economic Development, Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Information, Media and Broadcasting
Services, Royal Harare Golf Club, Ruth Chard and Choir Members of 'Eternal Light', Samantha Matemadombo, Colin Ratisai, Paul
Coleman, Tinashe Moses, Pearson Gowero and Delta Corporation; Rob Maunsell, Mr. Jimu, Nhena Nyagura and the team at
Dandemutande.
2017 HIFAMIGOS DISCOUNT SERVICE PROVIDERS
40 Cork Rd • Piu Mosso Music • Weaver Press • Latilla Wines • Cakes by Nyarie • Millers Café • Furniture Link Investments
• Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary • Amara’s Health Spa
HIFA 2017
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS:
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HIFA
HIFA 2017
INVESTORS:
Official Press Partner
Official TV Station
Official Radio Station
Official Mobile Application
Developer
Jazz and Contemporary Music Programme
Presented By
First Street Programme Presented by OK
in Collaboaration With PEPFAR
Hotel of Choice
Official Auditor
Dance Programme
Presented By
Craft & Design Programme
Presented By
Official Soft Drinks
Official Risk Adviser
Official Water
Official Wine
Official Fruit Juice
NYATI
travel & tours
www.nyati-travel.com | 04 495 804
Official Green
Partner
Official Digital Screens
Advertising Partner
Zimbabwe College
Of Music
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HIFA 2017 is a positive disruption, a beautiful
interruption of sameness, transforming the
everyday with colour, ideas, sound and vitality.
It focusses attention on the artistry and
excellence that we embrace as an organization
and that has the potential to change the way we
as Zimbabweans engage with the world.
I am so proud to work with the remarkable HIFA
team, Zimbabwean and visiting artists and our
many partners; this group of brave people have
again made something miraculous happen in
an environment that has so many challenges.
The capacity of all of us to make a change in our
country and in our world, is a beautiful thing;
that capacity is something to be harnessed and
nurtured, now more than ever before.
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I hope HIFA 2017 will be nurturing, emboldening,
encouraging and FUN for everyone involved –
HIFA 2017 is a celebration and reminder of the
power of our collective creative will.
We hope you’ll be part of our artistic intervention
as we stage a magnificent programme of
powerful, prestigious and unforgettable
performances and exhibitions.
MANUEL BAGORRO
Founder & Artistic Director
I am delighted with this year's programme which
came about as a result of the tireless efforts of
the Management Team whose indomitable spirit
helped in no small measure to make HIFA 2017
a reality. The team consists of Zimbabweans
who are very passionate about their City and
their Country. It is a source of immense pride
for us as a Board of Trustees to work with these
wonderful and committed Zimbabweans who
show what can be achieved when differences
are put aside for the sake of a project of such
importance not only to the City of Harare but also,
more importantly, Zimbabwe. On behalf of the
Board of Trustees, I would like to thank the HIFA
Management Team most sincerely.
My sincere thanks go to everybody who
supported our endeavours to make HIFA happen.
An event of such magnitude as HIFA cannot
happen without the support of the City of Harare
and various Government Ministries as well as their
respective departments and/or agencies.
MUCHADEYI MASUNDA
Chairman of the HIFA Board
of Trustees
Taking up HIFA 2017 has been a difficult decision
but made because of an overwhelming belief
in what the Festival achieves. Exhaustion,
discouragement and disappointment are feelings
that have dogged the Team and its endeavours.
I am in awe of the HIFA Team - a Team
characterized by self-sacrifice. My respect and
admiration is unambiguous. The same applies
to the Zimbabwean Corporate Community.
The economic environment is beyond harsh.
Yet, without the support of these imaginative,
committed and patriotic companies, there
would be no HIFA 2017. The donor and Embassy
community truly care about what happens
to the Zimbabwean people. Their meaningful
cultural exchange and networking with artists
and audiences assures Zimbabweans that
their wellbeing is a concern of the international
community. The Media is always a key part
of STAGING AN INTERVENTION. Their writing
about HIFA excites the public and contributes to
changing perceptions.
I am encouraged by the HifAmigos’ enthusiasm
for the Festival and through HIFA’s crowdfunding initiative on THUNDAFUND.COM, to see
that there are loyal supporters of HIFA all over the
world who truly believe in its ideals. My sincere
thanks also goes to the Chairman and Board of
Trustees of HIFA. Their advice and assistance
and INTERVENTION where necessary have been
a constant source of sustenance. Finally I want
to thank and welcome YOU to HIFA 2017. Help
us cheer each other, bolster each other, help us
make a difference.
You will no doubt note from the programme that
donors and Embassy partners as well as key
associates from the local business community
have contributed towards making HIFA 2017
happen. In spite of the debilitating economic
crisis which has bedevilled our country, local
companies continue to believe in what HIFA
achieves not only for Zimbabwe but also for the
communities in which these companies operate.
Our international partners continue to endorse
the objectives of HIFA which is the epitome of
their support for Zimbabweans across the board.
MARIA WILSON
Executive Director
HIFA
THE HIFA TEAM
Founder & Artistic Director - Manuel Bagorro, Executive Director - Maria Wilson, Associate Executive Director
- Tafadzwa Simba, General Manager - Mind Chamisa, Production Manager and Stage Designer - Carine Tredgold,
Head of Monitoring and Evaluation - Caroline Tingay, Artistic Coordinator - Hope Mudangwe, Office Logistics Blessing Chimhowa, Recruitment Assistant - Tinotenda S Bimha, HifAmigos and Administration Assistant - Amos
Zumbulani, Office Assistant - Kudakwashe Chikumba, Administration Assistant - Ben Wilson, Administration
Assistant - Amy Mufunda, Assistant Bookkeeper - Tawanda Mazorodze, Transport Coordinator - Stewart Wilson,
Head of Transport and Logistics - Walter Hickey, Head of Technical Teams - Steve Schadendorf, Head of Electrical
Teams - Sebastian Durkin, Head of HIFA Security - Desmond Laurence, Head of Site Logistics (Manager) - Robert
Laurence, Corporate Events Coordinator - Davies Events, Head of Site Hospitality and Inputs - Emma Dreyer,
Head Of Maintenance (Cleaning Staff) - Babyanne Laurence, Graphic Design – Callum Cheatle, Jacob Lindell, Pete
Holstein and Tinashe Moses, Box Office Manager - Gertrude Marufu, Auditors - Deloitte.
ARTISTIC PROGRAMME CONSULTANTS
Applied Art and Craft – Jane Parsons, Dance – Soukaina Edom, Contemporary/World/Jazz Programme –
Chishamiso Musariri, Theatre – Elton Mjanana, Workshops – Caroline Tingay, Youth Zone - Ondine Francis & Zaza
Muchemwa, Comedy - Carl Joshua Ncube,
NON-EXECUTIVE HIFA BOARD
Mr Muchadeyi Masunda - Chairperson, Mr Lovemore T Manatsa, Mr Stephen Chifunyise, Ms Elizabeth Chitiga, Mrs Nancy
Guzha, Mr Simon Hammond, Mr James Mushore, Mr Rob Maunsell, Mr Pat Rooney, Mrs Amanda von Pezold.
HIFAMIGOS 2017
Joanne Abbot x Saranna Ameer x Alan Atkins x Daphne Atkins x Anesu Banda x Deborah Barron
Murray Black x Anja Bouic x Peter Bourdillon x Linda Bremner x Jeremy Brickhill x David Brigham
Nivea Burgess x Peter Carnegie x Iris Chagwedera x Tangai Chagwedera x Paul Coates x Ian Connors
Graham Crutchley x Charmaine Daniels x Rob Davies x Roz Davies x John Dawson x Marion de Beer
Patience Dhliwayo x Kerry Dilmitis x Maryan Dilmitis x Ken Dixon x Munyaradzi Dube x Daryl Dunn
Mary Dunphy x Barbara Durrant x Annette Eastwood x Rogan Evans x Anna Fleming x Bruce Fouche
Stacey Frost x John Gair x Liz Gair x Vuchirayi Gappah x Moraig Gibson x Rodger Giles x Margaret Giles
Isla Grundy x Deborah Gundlach x Christopher Halse x Pam Halse x Alice Hamilton x Bev Hargrove
Tammy Hein x Trish Henson x Victoria Hestault x Wilma Hoefnagels x Allison Holman x Andrew Huck
Prue Huck x Anton Jones x Verity Johnston x Nancy Kachingwe x Tunde Kachingwe x Karen Kasan
Diane Killilea x Garrett Killilea x Francina Lagesse x Lisa Langhaug x Kenneth Langley x Caroline Lapham
Barbara Lee x Asun Lorenzo x Susan Mackenzie x Olivia Macquire x Myrtle Mallis x Robert Manjengwa
Kim Manley x Robert Maunsel x Carolyn Maunsell x Irene McCartney x Murray McCartney x Sue Mullin
Barbara Mutedzi x Kiritkumar Naik x Chipo Ndudzo x Kathy Norman x Mark Oxley x Joy Peacocke
Clare Peech x David Peech x Katrina Phillips x Wendy Prosser x Kyla Render x Colleen Richardson
Lisa Rickards x Philippa Rickards x Stewart Rickards x Arjanne Rietsema x Jill Roberts
Marisa Rodriguez-Martinez x Brenda Rooney x Rory Rooney x Kate Rudder x Priscilla Sadomba x Doug Scott
Dianne Skinner x Darko Simeunovic x Jane Soper x Kathy Stewart x Shane Stockil x Tania Stoyanova
Roger Stringer x Cheryll Stringer x Fiona Teede x Sue Summerfield –Tselentis x Jane du Toit
Margy van Graan x Erik van Ooijen x Veronique Wakerley x Lynn Walker x Ray Wallbridge x Rob Ward
Jonathan Waters x Linda Weedman x Paul West x Jurgen Wicke x Tina Wicke x Thomas Wicke
Robin Wigmore x Nona Williams x Roger Williams x Jill Zindi.
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LET OUR SONG BE SUNG
MAHUBE
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - ZOL MAIN STAGE - 7.30PM
PRESENTED BY BANCABC IN ASSOCIATION WITH HIVOS AND EMBASSY OF SOUTH AFRICA
HIFA 2017 is proud to present the
newly reimagined MAHUBE to anchor
our official opening performance. The
regional supergroup brings together
Southern Africa’s top musicians in an
explosive collaboration directed by
the multi-award winning Steve and
Bokani Dyer.
Eighteen years after Mahube’s
performance at the first ever HIFA,
the group returns to Harare’s stage
with a superb ensemble that includes
Steve Dyer (SA), wind instruments/
voice; Bokani Dyer (Botswana/SA),
piano/keyboards; Oliver Mtukudzi
(Zimbabwe), featured vocals /mbira;
Mbuso Khoza (SA), featured vocals;
Xixel Langa (Mozambique), featured
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vocals, Josh Meck (Zimbabwe), bass
guitar; Sam Mataure (Zimbabwe),
drums; Mangoma Moyo (Zimbabwe),
percussion.
The choreographic elements of
this spectacular opening show are
conceived by Soukaina Edom,
featuring performances by DTZ
/ National Ballet of Zimbabwe,
Breakthrough Productions,
Jerahuni Movement Factory,
M&M Dance Factory, The AfriKera
Dance Theatre team and Zimboys
Acrobats.
"It is the visual spectacle and the
close proximity of being in on the
action that makes one appreciate
how really good this group is...they
offer something wonderfully fresh
and truly African." The Citizen, JHB
MUSIC
CRAZY POETS
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 11AM
Part of the launch of two music and poetry CDs, this
is a highly engaging performance featuring famed
Zimbabwean performance poet Albert Nyathi with Dr
Daniel Low-Beer, an international poet and also WHO’s
Coordinator based in Geneva. The Crazy Poets band also
features brilliant guitarist, Mono Mukundu and velvetvoiced vocalist Dereck Mpofu, among others.
BANDA MAGDA
A meaningful artistic contribution to the conversation
about ending HIV, presented by Albert Nyathi.
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 4:30PM
PRESENTED BY ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS
Led by Greek-born singer, accordionist, film scorer and
composer Magda Giannikou, Banda Magda moves from
baiao to jazz manouche, from Greek dance rhythms to
samba beats. Their songs, sung in French (with forays
into six other languages), hearken back to the golden age
of Brazilian bossa, the best of cinematic arranging, and
the lush chic of vintage French pop, all while drawing on
the band’s global background.
Live, Banda Magda bursts with humour and quirky
sensibility, powered by an unflagging energy. They
have toured more than 22 countries and 5 continents.
Close musical friends, the band turn Giannikou’s songs
into engaging romps that have caught the attention of
everyone from Kronos Quartet to Snarky Puppy and led to
performances at venues and events including Carnegie
Hall, WOMAD, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz
Festival, Apollo Hammersmith and The Kennedy Center as
well as multiple album releases.
An unmissable ZOL Main Stage performance by an
astonishing international group of musicians.
ANGIE NUSSEY
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 12PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 10AM
If one could imagine an uncompromising union between
Josh Groban, Sarah McLaughlin and The Barenaked
Ladies, it would only begin to set the stage for this unique
Canadian talent. Award winning recording artist, Angie
Nussey is best known for her emotional, philosophical,
witty and at times autobiographical ballads. Her worldclass performances never fail to take her audiences on an
emotional journey.
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BILAL
UGLIJESA
KARAMAN TRIO TODOROVIC &
THEO BROSS
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 10PM
PRESENTED BY EMBASSY OF TURKEY IN
ASSOCIATION WITH CABS
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 8:30PM
A chance to experience the highest quality, late-night
jazz on ZOL Main Stage. Bring a blanket and stare at the
stars while experiencing Turkey’s most outstanding young
guitarist.
PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM
THE AUSTRIAN CONSULATE
Bilal’s music infuses Turkish music in to his jazz idiom
in ways that are seductive, evocative and unique. His
albums Bahane (BBS Music 2011) and Patika (Baykuş
Music 2013) were ecstatically received by audiences and
critics and led to collaborations with many influential
international artists.
He describes his style as 'a unique near east approach to
jazz guitar' – hang out at HIFA after the CABS Opera Gala
and finish your night with this superb jazz concert.
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Both musicians are currently based in Lusaka, helping
to establish the Arts Academy of Lusaka International
Community School.
Violinist Uglijesa Todorovic (Serbia) studied at Music
Academy of Novi Sad in Northern Serbia, cellist Theo
Bross (Germany) studied in Stuttgart, Budapest and Paris.
He launched the Promenades Musicales Festival in Lusaka
and has performed previously in Bulawayo and Harare.
Programme
J.S. Bach - Suites Nos. 1 and 3 for unaccompanied
cello and Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006 for solo violin
Gaspar Cassadó - Suite for Solo Cello
Giovanni Battista Cirri - Duo No.1 for Violin and Cello
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 7.15PM
MUSIC
TUKU & WINKY D
PRESENTED BY PRESENTED BY ZB FINANCIAL
HOLDINGS
Samanyanga meets the Ninja President on ZOL Main
Stage along with surprise guest artists. In a medley of
unexpected collaborations, musical icon Oliver Mtukudzi
presents material from his latest album, timeless classics
and a few surprises, as he does what he does best! He is
joined by Zimbabwe’s beloved reggae-dancehall artist, "Di
Bigman" in this unmissable musical partnership.
SHASHA
PERCUSSION!
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 1PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 2PM
PRESENTED BY PRESENTED BY OLD MUTUAL
PRESENTED BY STEWARD BANK
Singing sensation ShaSha is set to blow you away! Expect
goose bumps from her ballads, particularly her much
loved ‘'Catch Me'. One of Zimbabwe's music stars from the
BlindFaith Studio stable, ShaSha captivates with her strong
vocals, powering through multiple genres including Afro
Pop, Tropical House and much more. She’ll be performing
material from her recent collaboration with internationally
acclaimed DJ Maphorisa, so come down to ZOL Main
Stage, bring your dancing shoes and soak in some sun!
The show where you can literally have a banging good
time… Victor Kunonga and friends will take you on a
journey of hand clapping, foot stomping and heart attack
inducing rhythms and beats on different percussion
instruments. Bring the family and something to bang on
- pots, pans, boxes, buckets....that irritating in-law...and
participate in this highly interactive show on ZOL Main
Stage.
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BAROQUE2000
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - PROG 1
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 5:30PM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - PROG 2
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 4:30PM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - PROG 3
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 1:30PM
IYCO AND KAKA
FURAHA
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 8:30PM
Iyco’s ambition is to create music that evokes images
of nature such as the sky, sea, wind, rain, and earth.
Her aim is to incorporate African musical styles into her
compositions, creating her own unique form of JapaneseAfrican music.
2010: 1st album ‘UTA’ released in Japan
2011: ‘Himawari’ is used for ending theme of ABC’s “Street
Fighters” TV programme
2012: Performed at Fuji Rock Festival
2013: 2nd album ‘MOYO’ released in Japan and Iyco formed
her band IYCO & KAKA FURAHA with Fuyuki on guitar and
Tisavo & Missy as backing vocalists
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This Durban-based ensemble, featuring musicians of the
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, was established 20 years
ago and is famed for their vivid interpretations of diverse
repertoire, particularly music from the 17th and 18th
centuries.
Violinists Ralitza Macheva (Concertmaster), Roberto
Palma, Petya Koleva and Refiloe Olifant.
David Snaith, viola; Aristide Du Plessis, cello; Simon
Milliken, double bass; Michel Schneuwly, trumpet;
David Smith, harpsichord.
Programme 1
GF Handel Concerto Grosso Op6 No1 in G Major, HWV319
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber Battaglia a 10
GP Telemann Viola concerto in G Major, TWV51:G9
GP Telemann Overture burlesque Don Quixotte,
TWV55:G10
Programme 2
A concert featuring Baroque 2000 musicians collaborating
with other HIFA 2017 artists.
Borodin Piano Quintet with Zimbabwean pianist Jeanette
Micklem
Philip Glass String Quartet No2 Company
Two pieces composed by and featuring British guitarist
Will McNicol with string ensemble, 'By the Water' and
'Casting Shadows'
Programme 3
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso Op6 No1 in D Major
Giuseppe Torelli Trumpet concerto in D Major G8
Antopnio Vivaldi Sinfonia in F Major RV140
Antonio Vivaldi Double violin concerto in A minor RV523
Antonio Vivaldi Sinfonia in C Major RV116
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ROCKY DAWUNI
PRESENTED BY ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY ZOL MAIN STAGE - 10PM
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Ghanaian musician and activist,
Rocky Dawuni straddles the
boundaries between Africa, the
Caribbean and the U.S. to create his
globally influential Afro Roots sound.
A galvanizing performer, Dawuni has
shared the stage with Stevie Wonder,
Peter Gabriel, Bono, Jason Mraz,
Janelle Monae and John Legend,
among many others.
(2015) featuring the Afro Dancehall
mashup - African Thriller - which
continues to make serious waves
around the world. We’re delighted to
present this iconic artist and his band
at HIFA 2017!
Named one of Africa's Top 10 global
stars by CNN, he has showcased his
talent at prestigious venues such as
The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center
and The Hollywood Bowl. Influenced
by the soulful beats of Fela Kuti, the
positive messages of Bob Marley and
the infectious, sing-along anthems
of Michael Franti - Rocky Dawuni's
sixth album, Branches of the Same
Tree (Cumbancha) was GRAMMY
nominated for Best Reggae Album
"All in all, Dawuni takes another
step up the proverbial ladder...
spearheading world releases
with indelible style and grace."
PopMatters
"Rocky's music is creative inspiration
that knows no boundaries." Ziggy
Marley
"This is an album that has definitely
been worth the wait from a musician
and singer whose star is on the rise."
World Music Review
www.rockydawuni.com
MUSIC
MADALA
KUNENE AND
SA ROY
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
MADALA KUNENE & SA ROY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 2PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
SA ROY & FOREST JAM BAND
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 7PM
PRESENTED BY PRO HELVETIA AND THE EMBASSY
OF SWITZERLAND. A FOREST JAM PROJECT.
The King of the Zulu Guitar, Madala Kunene in a unique
collaboration with Malagasy a capella trio SA ROY and
supported by a South African/ Swiss rhythm section.
This incredible band is made up of Madala Kunene
–acoustic guitar and vocals, a capella trio SA ROY,
Soaraza Patrice Thomas– vocalist, guitar and self made
mandolin, Ando Pra – vocalist and percussion, Damy
Sinaotsy– bass vocal, bow instruments, percussion and
dance, Matthias Abächerli– violin, electric bass, drums,
percussion and kalabash Frank Meier - guitar.
This project’s other concert, happening on the Saturday is
headlined as SA ROY AND THE FOREST JAM BAND and
adds the talent and inspiration of local musicians. The
group’s 2017 Tour is generously supported by Pro Helvetia,
Goethe Institut Johannesburg & the Goethe Centre CGM
in Antananarivo (Cercle Germano-Malagasy).
TRIO KLAVIS
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY - PROG 1
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 2:15PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY - PROG 2
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 4:15PM
PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SERIES 12
Sabina Hasanova, piano; Jenny Lippl, violin; Miha Ferk,
saxophone.
Virtuosos Without Borders, Trio Klavis are three passionate
musicians with roots in Azerbaijan, Slovenia, Austria,
Russia, Mexico, Croatia and Turkey, who came together in
Vienna with a common creative vision. Upcoming concerts
include performances at the Tonhalle Zurich and the
Philharmonia Saint Petersburg. Their unique programmes
thrill young audiences as well as experienced music lovers.
Programme 1 - Take It To Eleven
Dmitri Shostakovich Trio Nr. 1, Op. 8
Marc Eychenne (b. 1933) Cantilène et Danse
Aleksey Igudesman (b. 1973) Take It To Eleven
Astor Piazzolla Tango Suite (arr. Miha Ferk)
Programme 2 - Geography of Sound
Marc Eychenne (b. 1933) Cantilène et Danse
Arturo Marquez (b. 1950) Danzon Nr. 2 (arr. M. Ferk)
Aram Khachaturian Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano
George Gershwin Catfish Row, from Porgy and Bess
(arr. M. Ferk)
Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachiana Brasileira Nr. 5: Aria
(arr. M. Ferk)
Astor Piazzolla Tango Suite Nr. 3 (arr. M. Ferk)
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SONIC WONDERLAND 2
A NIGHT OF ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC ON ZOL MAIN STAGE,
FEATURING BROOKS, JASON LE ROUX & ROB MACSON
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY - ZOL MAIN STAGE - 9PM
PRESENTED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ASSOCIATION WITH STEWARD BANK
Dutch producer Brooks is making
a giant mark on the electronic
music scene with a selection of
outstanding originals and remixes.
Hand-picked by Dutch heavy
weights, Showtek, Brooks gained
recognition for his innovative style
of rhythmic Electro House and hard
melodic Future House. Delivering
a string of impressive releases,
Brooks’ larger-than-life productions
have garnered attention on a
global scale. Dominating the online
sphere, his recent original If Only
I Could amassed over two million
streams on Spotify within 3 months
of its release. MARTIN GARRIX
& Brooks’ BYTE was released on
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April 7 on Martin Garrix’s label.
The track was premiered by Martin
Garrix during his set on Ultra
Miami. Brooks released Joyride
with BASSJACKERS on Spinnin’
Records. The track reached #1
in the EH Charts on Beatport!
Musician, DJ, and Radio Presenter,
Jason Le Roux is the founder of
the internationally known brand,
Hidden Culture. Regarded as
Zimbabwe’s most skillful mix master
and widely respected by colleagues
and players in the industry, JLR
has been devastating dance floors
around the world for more than
a decade. Over the years, Rob
Macson has grown into a leader in
the electronic dance music scene
in Zimbabwe. His high-energy
stage presence and style have seen
him constantly pushing boundaries
and blending genres. Don’t miss
this sonic journey on ZOL Main
Stage.
MUSIC
SYLENT NQO
AND FRIENDS
DEREK GRIPPER
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 8:30PM
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 2PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 9:30PM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 5PM
PRESENTED BY SYLENT NQO
South African guitarist and HIFA-favourite Derek
Gripper translates the music of the kora onto solo
guitar. His ninth recording, One Night on Earth captures
his extraordinary interpretations of the music of Malian
composers Toumani Diabaté, Ali Farka Touré, and
Ballaké Sissoke in a record that Songlines Magazine
called ‘a staggering achievement,’ selecting the album
as a Top of the World album for March 2013. Derek's
output extends beyond Africa to include interpretations
of the works of Brazilian composers, collaborations with
classical Indian tabla, South African folk sounds, and
arrangements of J.S. Bach's solo violin works.
Multi award winning Zimbabwean guitarist Sylent
Nqo and his collaborators play a concert featuring
interpretations and re-imaginings of legendary guitarists,
Jimmy Dludlu, Selaelo Selota, Jonathan Butler and
Louis Mhlanga.
Sylent is the pride of the Zimbabwean music
community, having recently been chosen alongside 29
other contestants to represent Zimbabwe at the World
Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in
Hollywood. He scooped the Senior Grand Champion
of the World Instrumentalists division gold medal plus
another gold for original works and silver in his division at
the finals.
Gripper's world class ability ‘is able to transcend the
instrument itself.’ Guitar International
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ZIIA & THE
SWING MATES
JOCHEN KRAUS
(TENOR)
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 11:15AM
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 12:30PM
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 4:15PM
Black Mahler – The music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Music to awaken your senses featuring the velvet
sensual voice of Ziia, a sassy blues and soul singer from
Reunion, lilting over the toe-tapping swing rock energy
of musicians from Lyons (France), Clément Vincent and
Julien Regnault and Reunionese drummer, Gérôme
Geney. Open-hearted expressions of the soul in both
English and French, their songs carry audiences away
to the intimacy of warm nights spent on faraway shores.
After touring France and the Indian Ocean, The Swing
Mates travel to Zimbabwe to share their melodious, hipswinging blues at HIFA 2017.
His HIFA programme celebrates the music of Creole /
British composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and includes
his Six Sorrow Songs, Op. 57 (1904), Songs of Sun
and Shade (1911) and Onaway! Awake, beloved! from
Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, Op. 30 (1899), songs by
Beethoven and Schubert as well as by American and
German composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Lyrical tenor Jochen Kraus is a member of the Munich
Philharmonic Choir, and the Bavarian State Opera’s Choir
as well as directing his own vocal ensemble in Munich.
DYER-LOGUE
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @TITP - 10AM
A musical journey through time.
STEVE DYER – saxophones, flute
BOKANI DYER – piano, keyboards
DYER-LOGUE is an inter-generational performance by
Steve and Bokani Dyer. They trace their relationship
through music from Botswana in the 1980’s where Steve
was based and Bokani was born, up until the present day.
A fascinating and musically engrossing creative
experience.
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MUSIC
JOSÉ DE EÇA
(TENOR) & LUIS
COSTA (PIANO)
AMANDA E LA
BANDA
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 7PM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 10 AM
The international prize-winning Portuguese tenor José
de Eça, is in great demand as a soloist throughout
Portugal and across the world, bringing his passionate
expressiveness to hugely enthusiastic audiences. Pianist
Luis Costa adds his highly emotional playing and
sophisticated musicianship to a programme including
songs and piano pieces by Richard Struass, Henri
Duparc, Manuel de Falla and Franz Lehár as well as
several Portuguese composers.
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 8:45 PM
PRESENTED BY THE EMBASSY OF ITALY
PRESENTED BY THE EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL AND
INSTITUTO CAMÕES
Performances by this sensational group reinterpret songs
sung by the greatest ladies of the Blues, Jazz and Soul.
From ancient Worksongs, Gospel and Spirituals, to
the Classic Blues, from the divas of the ’40s and’ 50s to
’60s Soul women as well as new songs from their muchlauded album The First and The Last.
From Milan, the band features lead vocalist Amanda
Tosoni, with a stellar group of Italian and Zimbabwean
musicians including Andrea Caggiari on bass, Max
Covini on drums and Blessing Chimanga on marimba.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this remarkable
band live returning to Harare after performances as
part of the Harare Jazz Festival and Musica Festival
Zimbabwe.
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TiMO ODV WITH AIDIN CAYE
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - ZOL MAIN STAGE - 10PM
PRESENTED BY NMB BANK
The name on everyone’s lips, the
voice no one can get enough of, the
man behind the gold-selling single
Save Me, TiMO ODV has his eyes
firmly set on cementing his name
in history as a dominating force in
Dance Music.
This Singer/ Songwriter/ Producer is
at the forefront of a new movement
in Electronic Dance Music in South
Africa. His releases I Need You with
its quality deep house beats infused
with expertly crafted lyrics and
vocal melodies, Make You Love Me
featuring the sultry vocals of fellow
Universal Music artist Ryki, Origins
and Dancing Again have confirmed
TiMO as an artist who is doing and
making what he loves... and we love it
too! Opening this show on HIFA’s ZOL
Main Stage is a supremely talented
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South African DJ who transcends the
sub-genres of House Music as a DJ
& Producer - Aidin Caye has found
a home within a warm sound of live
instruments, catchy vocal hooks and
emotive chords.
"If there’s anything I would like to
achieve with the music I write, it’s
to connect with the listener in a way
that makes them feel their truest
emotions, whilst still being able to
move their bodies to the groove."
Aidin Caye
MUSIC
WILL McNICOL &
LUKE SELBY
LUIS LLANEZA
& JEANETTE
MICKLEM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 12:40PM
PRESENTED BY THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN
Born in Spain, Luis has a wide repertoire of opera roles,
lieder, oratorios, chamber music and contemporary
music. He has performed extensively across the globe,
and had many major works written specifically for him.
He is joined in his recital by the acclaimed Zimbabwean
pianist, Jeanette Micklem.
Their gorgeous, sensual programme includes a Sephardic
song rearranged by Manuel García-Morante, The
Sun of Triana, by Sebastián Iradier, and pieces by
Granados, Obradors, Guastavino and Sanchez
de Fuentes among others, ending with zarzuelas
La canción del Olvido, La Linda Tapada and El
Guitarrico.
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - PROG 1
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 1:30PM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - PROG 2
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 3:15PM
Described as "spellbinding and extraordinary" by the music
press, Will McNicol (UK Acoustic Guitarist of the Year)
and drummer Luke Selby have been busy since their
appearances at HIFA, performing at prestigious festivals,
headlining their own solo shows to stellar reviews, and
releasing a new record inspired by their love of South
American music - Postcards from South America.
"Acoustic genius." Guitar Techniques Magazine
"A pair of the brightest musicians currently
performing." GuitarJar Magazine
Will and Luke will perform 2 concerts, one as part of the
Recital programme, the second on Global Stage.
Programme 1
Will plays evocative solo pieces inspired by the British Isles
followed by high-energy compositions with Luke, including
works from their recent release: they’ll end with foottapping blues numbers and works inspired by experiences
in Zimbabwe. Programme 2
Dynamic pieces from Postcards from South America;
Brazilian samba, Argentine tango and Cuban grooves are
followed by pieces with influences from Europe, North
America and Africa. A true round-the-world trip in one
concert, all shown through Will and Luke's virtuosity and
musical sensitivity.
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THOMAS
MOTTER AND
LENORA JAYE
SOOJIN ANJOU,
PIANO
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP- 7:30PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 7PM
PRESENTED BY THE GERMAN EMBASSY HARARE
PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM HEINRICH AND
AMANDA VON PEZOLD AND JOSEF RUPP
German keyboard genius and songwriter Thomas
Motter has built up a sizeable fanbase in Europe and
North America for his infectious grooves and his many
collaborations. The fabulous, award-winning songstress
LeNora Jaye from New York City was voted `New Artist
of the Year` by the readers of the leading online platform
for R&B, funk and soul in the USA - Soultracks.com - in
2011.
These two thrilling artists join forces for one sublime
concert on HIFA’s Global stage. Their song Star reached
#3 in 2014 in the UK Soul Charts. Experience Thomas
Motter and LeNora Jaye in their captivating jazz and
R&B infused set.
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MELODY AT NIGHT
A gorgeous programme of music performed by pianist
SooJin Anjou, an artist who enjoys an astonishingly
varied and extensive international career as soloist,
chamber musician and partner in diverse interdisciplinary
projects. Born in South Korea and raised in USA, she
made her Boston Symphony Orchestra debut at 16 and
graduated with the highest honours from the Juilliard
School in New York. She is now based in Berlin and
continues to be in huge demand as a concerto soloist and
recitalist, with a special focus on contemporary music.
Programme
Grieg Lyric Pieces (selection)
Medtner Fairy Tales (selection) and Sonata Op. 11 No. 1
Chopin Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
MUSIC
STREET
CORNER
SYMPHONY
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 5:30PM
TIME PIECES
PRESENTED BY U.S. EMBASSY IN HARARE IN
ASSOCIATION WITH OLD MUTUAL
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP -6PM
A contemporary a cappella group based out of Nashville,
Tennessee, Street Corner Symphony were launched
through NBC's all-vocal competition, The Sing-Off. These
Southern gents quickly won over Sing-Off judges Ben
Folds (Ben Folds Five), Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men),
and Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls), and - most
importantly - millions of NBC primetime viewers after
demonstrating their unique, laid-back-yet-dynamic style
of a cappella. They have been travelling the world ever
since.
PRESENTED BY THE AFIELD
The five-member group moves seamlessly between
gospel and barbershop to rock and pop, appealing to
global audiences of all ages. Check them out at www.
streetcornersymphony.com and don’t miss their ZOL Main
Stage performance at HIFA 2017.
An evening of multimedia work for violin and video
performed by The Afield (American violinist Rebecca
Fischer and visual artist Anthony Hawley). The evening
features a series of new works for solo violin commissioned
for Rebecca Fischer and a group of film and videos
created in conjunction with the new pieces. These exciting
new works deal with the passage of time, memories,
and the stories we create and tell ourselves. Composers
include some of the most innovative international
contemporary composers including Lisa Bielawa, Nico
Muhly, Paola Prestini, Augusta Read Thomas, Byron
Au Yong, Rodney Lister, and Pierre Jalbert. This project was made possible in part with support from
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hixson-Lied College of
Fine and Performing Arts' Endowement Fund.
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HABIB KOITÉ AND
FRIENDS
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY - ZOL MAIN STAGE - 9PM
PRESENTED BY OLD MUTUAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH HIVOS
Described by Rolling Stone as "Mali's
biggest pop star"; guitarist and singer
Habib Koité is one of Africa's most
popular and acclaimed musicians. He
comes from a noble line of Khassonké
griots, traditional troubadours who
provide wit, wisdom and music.
One of Africa's most exciting
performers, Habib Koité plays music
that reflects the diverse musical
traditions of his Malian homeland.
Accompanied by his band Bamada,
Habib has released a number of
critically acclaimed albums, and has
appeared on The Late Show with
David Letterman. Over the past 10
years, Habib has performed over 600
concerts for adoring audiences in
far-flung locations including Japan,
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Australia, Brazil and Kazakhstan.
With their engaging stage presence
and expert musicianship, Habib
Koité and Bamada performances are
unforgettable.
At the beginning of this concert,
British dance artist Tim Casson and
his collaborators will perform THE
DANCE WE MADE, a new dance piece
made up of moves collected from
Zimbabweans on the street during
the Festival.
This show will feature other artists
collaborating to celebrate our
collective creativity!
MUSIC
KAREYCE
FOTSO
JOEP PELT
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 7PM
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 9:15PM
PRESENTED BY NMB BANK
PRESENTED BY THE EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM
OF THE NETHERLANDS
Kareyce Fotso is a rising star in the Afro-folk genre.
She started out with the group Korongo Jam and more
recently has embarked on a spectacular solo career.
A gentle first name, a fiery surname, a generous energy,
a body in motion, a great voice, an inviting song; her
concerts plunge listeners into an audio and visual universe
that is filled with love and humour about difference, pain,
exile, relationships, violence and upheavals of every kind.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear this remarkable artist
with her band on HIFA’s ZOL Main Stage.
AND FRIENDS
Joep Pelt is a guitar globetrotter. Musically raised on the
muddy banks of the Mississippi and Niger by artists like
R. L. Burnside and Ali Farka Touré, Joep travels the world
in search of new musical ingredients. His latest album,
Show Me The Way produced by hip-hop producer A.R.T.
confirmed Joep’s global reputation as one of the most
versatile artists of the Netherlands.
Whether in solo concerts with intimate acoustic songs,
or exuberant dance music, or collaborations with many
music stars including Malian guitar legend Lobi Traore,
no performance by Joep is the same. Immerse yourself
in the twilight zone between musical worlds in this
collaboration featuring some of Zimbabwe’s most gifted
and adventurous music artists.
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A SONG RECITAL IGNITION
FRI 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 6PM
Our visiting opera singers perform a deeply moving recital
of musical theatre pieces, art songs and spirituals. This
is a wonderful opportunity to hear these exceptional
artists in an intimate setting. Pianist and conductor
Brian Holman will direct the concert. Wielding a “magic
baton” (Brooklyn Eagle), Brian has performed on four
continents to great acclaim.
Featuring sopranos LAQUITA MITCHELL, mezzosoprano HYONA KIM, tenors JAMES VALENTI and JOSÉ
DE EÇA and baritone LUIS LLANEZA.
JOSÉ DE EÇA performs in Harare with support from
Embassy of Portugal
LUIS LLANEZA performs in Harare with support from
Embassy of Spain
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 5:30PM
PRESENTED BY CULTURE IRELAND IN
ASSOCIATION WITH STEWARD BANK AND
MASHONALAND IRISH ASSOCIATION
This highly energetic super group from Ireland features
some of the most talented young musicians on the scene
today. The band members have performed at many
major festivals with groups including Athrú, Truancy
and Obtuse. They are Kevin Meehan on whistle, Cathal
Crócaigh on pipes, Cormac Crummey on guitar, Laura
Doherty on fiddle, Conor Broderick on piano and Niall
Preston on bodhrán.
Between them, they have won numerous awards and
played with some of the best known Irish musicians and
productions including Celtic Legends and Rhythm of the
Dance.
Don’t miss this Celtic music celebration at dusk on ZOL
Main Stage.
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MUSIC
Hyona Kim
(Mezzo)
Laquita Mitchell
(Sop)
James Valenti
(Ten)
Lester Lynch
(Baritone)
THE 2017 CABS
OPERA GALA
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 6:30PM
Soprano Laquita Mitchell consistently earns acclaim for
performances with eminent opera companies throughout
the world.
PRESENTED BY CABS
“Ms. Mitchell’s voice is rich, shimmering and sizable, her
singing was tender and expressive.” The New York TImes
Our night of musical magic under the stars features
scenes and arias from some of the world’s most loved
operas. Romance, drama, death and transformation
all find a place in opera, a truly universal expression of
profound human emotion.
Performing with our international opera stars will be The
Zimspiration Choir, trained by Kundisai Mtero, and
members of Baroque2000 led by the dazzlingly talented
American pianist and conductor, Brian Holman.
THE CAST:
Our Musical Director and host, Lester Lynch, is an
established dramatic baritone, known for his charismatic
portrayals and commanding voice.
Mezzo-soprano Hyona Kim has won many international
singing competitions including the Schubert Lied
Competition in her native country, South Korea.
Hyona Kim is “a dark toned, agile Mezzo soprano” The
New York Times
Internationally acclaimed tenor, James Valenti has a
voice of Italianate lustre. He has built a global reputation
for his elegant musicianship, commanding stage
presence and ardent vocal style.
“Valenti’s smoldering portrayal mesmerizes, and his
chemistry with his female co-stars buoys the plot.” Twin
Cities Daily Planet
“Mr. Lynch has a ravishing, rolling baritone with power to
spare.” Opera Today
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TUESDAY 02 MAY
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY
TIME
VENUE
TIME
NATIONAL GALLERY OF
ZIMBABWE
10AM - 5PM
57
NATIONAL GALLERY
EXHIBITIONS
$1
*FREE
BancABC DAY
PAGE
PRODUCTION
PRICE
CABS DAY
PAGE
PRODUCTION
10AM - 5PM
57
NATIONAL GALLERY
EXHIBITIONS
$1
10AM - 7PM
58
CRAFT AND DESIGN
MARKET
*FREE
BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
QUARTER
10AM - 7PM
58
CRAFT AND DESIGN
MARKET
10.30 – 11.30AM
42
LIBERATION
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
10 - 11AM
18
DYER-LOGUE
11AM - 5PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
ZONE
*FREE HIFA TELEPORT
11AM - 5PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
ZONE
11.30AM - 12PM
58
WRITERS' READING
SERIES SHIMMER
CHINODYA
*FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
11.20AM –
12.20PM
48
BROKEN PAVEMENT
PRICE
$10
VENUE
NATIONAL GALLERY OF
ZIMBABWE
BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
QUARTER
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
*FREE HIFA TELEPORT
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
12 – 1PM
9
ANGIE NUSSEY
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
11.30AM - 12PM
58
12 - 2PM
59
FREE STAGE ON
FIRST STREET
FREE
OK ZIMBABWE FIRST
STREET STAGE IN
COLLABORATION WITH
PEPFAR
WRITERS' READING
SERIES FARAI
MUDZINGWA &
LAWRENCE HOBA
11.30AM 12.30PM
43
THE INCIDENT
12.30 - 1PM
58
NARRATIVE BODIES
OF FASHION
*FREE
BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
QUARTER
12 - 2PM
59
FREE STAGE ON
FIRST STREET
12.30 – 1.45PM
39
CONSTELLATIONS
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
12.15 – 1.15PM
42
LAMENTATIONS @ 12
$8
1 - 2PM
36
BEHOLD ZIMBABWE
*FREE ZIMGOLD GREEN
12.30 - 1PM
58
NARRATIVE BODIES
OF FASHION
*FREE
BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
QUARTER
1.20 - 1.40PM
45
SHORTS SERIES SEIKO
*FREE STUDIO 4
12.40 – 1.40PM
21
LUIS LLANEZA &
JEANETTE MICKLEM
$10
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
1.50 - 2PM
45
SHORTS SERIES MARIA
*FREE STUDIO 4
12.45 - 12.50PM
45
SHORTS SERIES PEGGY
2 – 3PM
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DEREK GRIPPER
2 – 3.30PM
38
$12
HANDLEBARDS GLADE
2.30 - 4PM
45
SHORTS SERIES RACHEL PERKINS
CONVERSATION AND
SHARING
A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
*FREE STUDIO 4
2.15 – 3.15PM
15
TRIO KLAVIS PROG. 1
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
3 - 4PM
58
THE IMPRO SHOW
*FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
2.15 – 3.15PM
39
TUMAINI
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
49
DOUBLE BILL
(DANCE)
3 - 4PM
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
58
THE IMPRO SHOW
3.15 – 4.15PM
3.30 – 4.30PM
47
THE RISING
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39
THE RICH LIST
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36
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54
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39
THE RICH LIST
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54
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45
SHORTS SERIES
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17
DEREK GRIPPER
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42
LIBERATION
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$20
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$10
$10
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REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
5 – 6PM
42
LAMENTATIONS @ 12
$8
REPS THEATRE
5.30 – 6.30PM
12
BAROQUE2000
PROG.1
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
6 – 7PM
23
TIME PIECES
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
6.15 – 7.15PM
39
TUMAINI
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
6.30 – 7.40PM
27
CABS OPERA GALA
7.30 – 8.40PM
8
LET OUR SONG BE
SUNG (MAHUBE)
$20
ZOL MAIN STAGE
8 - 9PM
36
IYCO AND KAKA
FURAHA
9.15 - 10.15PM
25
JOEP PELT &
FRIENDS
$10
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
8.15 – 9.15PM
51
SILENT DRUM
$8
REPS THEATRE
9.15 - 10.15PM
61
HIFA 2017 COMEDY
PROGRAMME
LAUNCH
$12
REPS THEATRE
8.30 – 9.30PM
17
SYLENT NQO AND
FRIENDS
$10
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
9 - 10PM
36
BRIAN KADENGU
9 – 10PM
61
HIFA COMEDY – DANA
ALEXANDER
$10
THE STANDARD THEATRE
10 – 11.10PM
10
BILAL KARAMAN TRIO
$10
ZOL MAIN STAGE
11.30PM - 1AM
36
D TRAIN
30
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THURSDAY 04 MAY
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10AM - 7PM
58
CRAFT AND DESIGN
MARKET
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45
SHORTS SERIES MIMI
*FREE STUDIO 4
10 – 11AM
41
COME WATCH ME DIE
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
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48
OLE NEW ORLEANS
$10
REPS THEATRE
11AM - 5PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
ZONE
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18
ZIIA & THE SWING
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58
WRITERS' READING
SERIES LEGODILE
SEGANABENG
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39
TUMAINI
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59
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58
NARRATIVE BODIES
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QUARTER
12.30 – 2PM
38
A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
$12
HANDLEBARDS GLADE
1 – 2PM
51
A JOURNEY
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
1.30 – 2.30PM
12
BAROQUE2000
PROG. 3
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
2 - 3PM
37
TINASHE AND VEE
MUKARATI
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
2 – 3PM
50
CATWALK
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
3 - 4PM
58
THE IMPRO SHOW
$12
HANDLEBARDS GLADE
3.15 – 4.15PM
21
WILL McNICOL &
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$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
3.15 – 4.15PM
43
THE INCIDENT
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
3.30 - 4.30PM
37
HARARE
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4.30 – 5.40PM
9
BANDA MAGDA
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54
INTERACTIVE VR
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50
CHIRORODZIVA/THE
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$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
5 – 6PM
52
EGYPTIAN NATIONAL
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$10
REPS THEATRE
5.30 - 6PM
58
WRITERS' READING
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6 - 7PM
37
ZIMBOYS ACROBATS
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26
A SONG RECITAL
$10
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6.30 – 7.30PM
41
FINDING TEMERAIRE
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
7.15 - 8.25PM
11
TUKU, WINKY D &
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$15
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8.30 – 9.30PM
52
RANGLA DANCE
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$10
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8.30 - 9.30PM
39
THE RICH LIST
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
8.45 – 9.45PM
19
AMANDA E LA BANDA
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$10
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9 - 10PM
37
TRANSIT CREW
9 – 10PM
60
HIFA COMEDY –
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$12
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10 – 11.15PM
14
ROCKY DAWUNI
$10
ZOL MAIN STAGE
37
OLD SCHOOL
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$1
10AM - 7PM
58
CRAFT AND DESIGN
MARKET
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10 – 11AM
50
CHIRORODZIVA/THE
SLEEPING POOL
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
10 – 11AM
51
SILENT DRUM
$8
REPS THEATRE
10 - 10.15AM
45
SHORTS SERIES TEARS
10 - 11 AM
19
AMANDA E LA BANDA
11AM - 5PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
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*FREE HIFA TELEPORT
11.30AM - 12PM
58
WRITERS' READING
SERIES ISABELLA
MATAMBANADZO
*FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
11.30AM –
12.30PM
39
THE RICH LIST
12 - 2PM
59
FREE STAGE ON
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58
NARRATIVE BODIES
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45
SHORTS SERIES *FREE STUDIO 4
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36
PRINCE EDWARD
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49
DOUBLE BILL
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$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
1.30 – 2.30PM
21
WILL McNICOL &
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$8
2.30 – 3.30PM
39
TUMAINI
2.45 – 4.15PM
38
A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
3 - 4PM
58
THE IMPRO SHOW
*FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
4 .30 - 5.15PM
36
CHAMAKANDA
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4.30 - 5.30PM
45
SHORTS SERIES AMAZING GRACE
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4.30 – 5.30PM
12
BAROQUE2000
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$10
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4.30 – 5.30PM
48
BROKEN PAVEMENT
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
5 - 6.30PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
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HIFAMIGOS ONLY
6 – 7PM
40
AMSTERDAM
$10
REPS THEATRE
7 – 8.10PM
25
KAREYCE FOTSO
$10
ZOL MAIN STAGE
7.30 – 8.45PM
39
CONSTELLATIONS
$10
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
8.30 - 9.30PM
36
AMANDA E LA BANDA
AND FRIENDS
NATIONAL GALLERY OF
ZIMBABWE
*FREE STUDIO 4
$10
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
*FREE ZIMGOLD GREEN
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8.30 – 9.30PM
12
IYCO AND KAKA
FURAHA
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
8.45 – 9.45PM
41
COME WATCH ME DIE
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
20
TIMO ODV AND AIDIN
CLAY
$15
ZOL MAIN STAGE
61
HIFA COMEDYCARVIN GOLDSTONE
$10
10 – 11PM
PRICE
10AM - 5PM
57
10 – 11.15PM
PRODUCTION
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10AM - 5PM
1 – 2PM
PAGE
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57
NATIONAL GALLERY
EXHIBITIONS
10AM - 7PM
58
CRAFT AND DESIGN
MARKET
PRICE
VENUE
ANGIE NUSSEY
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
10 - 11AM
48
OLE NEW ORLEANS
$10
REPS THEATRE
11AM - 5PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
ZONE
*FREE HIFA TELEPORT
11AM - 12PM
37
MUSIC CROSSROADS
*FREE ZIMGOLD GREEN
11.30AM - 12PM
58
WRITERS' READING
SERIES VALERIE
TAGWIRA
11.30AM –
12.45PM
39
CONSTELLATIONS
12 - 2PM
59
12.30 - 1PM
58
NARRATIVE BODIES
OF FASHION
12.30 – 2PM
38
A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
58
CRAFT AND DESIGN
MARKET
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10 - 12.30AM
37
SACRED HEART
SINGERS &
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10 - 11AM
YZ
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$6
THE STANDARD THEATRE
10 – 11AM
47
WHERE IS THE LOVE
$10
REPS THEATRE
11AM - 5PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
ZONE
11AM – 12PM
9
CRAZY POETS
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
$12
HANDLEBARDS GLADE
BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
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A MAN LIKE YOU
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OK ZIMBABWE FIRST
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HANDLEBARDS GLADE
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10AM - 7PM
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9
PRICE
$1
10AM - 5PM
40
PRODUCTION
57
$1
10 - 11AM
PAGE
NATIONAL GALLERY
EXHIBITIONS
NATIONAL GALLERY OF
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10 - 11AM
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OLD MUTUAL DAY
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38
A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
11.30AM - 12PM
58
WRITERS' READING
SERIES LUCY TINGAY,
THEODORA CUTLER
& DOUG SCOTT
11.30 AM 12.30PM
46
THE DANCE WE MADE
$8
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL GYM
11.30 AM 12.45PM
39
CONSTELLATIONS
$10
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
*FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
2 - 2.30PM
45
SHORTS SERIES - MY
BED YOUR BED
1 – 2PM
51
A JOURNEY
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
12.30 - 1PM
58
NARRATIVE BODIES
OF FASHION
1 – 2PM
52
EGYPTIAN NATIONAL
CIRCUS
$10
REPS THEATRE
12.30 – 1.30PM
18
JOCHEN KRAUSS
(TENOR)
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
2 – 3PM
$8
ZOL MAIN STAGE
1 - 2PM
11
SHA SHA
$8
ZOL MAIN STAGE
1.45 - 2.45PM
45
SHORTS SERIES BLACK PANTHER
WOMAN
*FREE STUDIO 4
2 - 3.30PM
37
SING YOUR WAY TO
ALLIANCE
*FREE ZIMGOLD GREEN
2 – 3PM
15
MADALA KUNENE &
SA ROY
*FREE STUDIO 4
*FREE
BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
QUARTER
11
PERCUSSION!
2 - 2.30PM
45
SHORTS SERIES - MY
BED YOUR BED
2.30 – 3.30PM
43
THE INCIDENT
3 - 4PM
58
THE IMPRO SHOW
*FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
37
ZIMBABWE COLLEGE
OF MUSIC
*FREE ZIMGOLD GREEN
4 - 5PM
52
RANGLA DANCE
COMPANY
$10
THE STANDARD THEATRE
2 – 3PM
40
AMSTERDAM
4 – 5PM
47
THE RISING
$10
REPS THEATRE
3 - 4PM
58
THE IMPRO SHOW
4.15 – 5.15PM
15
TRIO KLAVIS PROG. 2
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
3 – 4PM
41
FINDING TEMERAIRE
5 - 6.30PM
54
INTERACTIVE VR
ZONE OPEN FOR
HIFAMIGOS ONLY
*FREE HIFA TELEPORT
3 .15- 5.15PM
45
SHORTS SERIES *FREE STUDIO 4
THE LUCKY SPECIALS
3.30 – 4.30PM
40
A MAN LIKE YOU
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
5 - 5.20PM
45
SHORTS SERIES HUPENYU
*FREE STUDIO 4
4.15 – 5.15PM
18
$10
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
5.15 – 6.15PM
41
FINDING TEMERAIRE
ZIIA & THE SWING
MATES
45
SHORTS SERIES TORO
4.30 - 5.30PM
5.30 - 5.40PM
60
HIFA COMEDY - CARL
JOSHUA NCUBE
$12
REPS THEATRE
5.30 – 6.40PM
26
IGNITION
5 - 6.30PM
54
6.45 - 7.45PM
37
THOMAS MOTTER
FEAT. LENORA JAYE
INTERACTIVE VR
ZONE OPEN FOR
HIFAMIGOS ONLY
23
15
SA ROY & FOREST
JAM BAND
5.30 – 6.40PM
7 – 8PM
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
STREET CORNER
SYMPHONY
7 – 8PM
22
SOOJIN ANJOU
(PIANO)
$12
THE STANDARD THEATRE
5.30 - 6PM
58
WRITERS' READING
SERIES JOSEPH
WOODS
7 - 8PM
47
WHERE IS THE LOVE
$10
REPS THEATRE
5.45 – 6.45PM
43
THE INCIDENT
37
ZIIA & THE SWING
MATES
7 - 8PM
37
MC CHITA
19
THE STANDARD THEATRE
$15
ZOL MAIN STAGE
JOSÉ DE EÇA & LUIS
COSTA
$10
16
SONIC WONDERLAND
2
7 – 8PM
9PM – 1AM
50
CATWALK
$12
REPS THEATRE
10
UGLIJESA TODOROVIC
& THEO BROSS
7 – 8PM
8.30 - 9.30PM
$8
THE STANDARD THEATRE
7.30 – 8.30PM
22
$8
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
9.30 – 10.30PM
17
SYLENT NQO AND
FRIENDS
THOMAS MOTTER
FEAT. LENORA JAYE
$10
GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
9.30 - 10.30PM
40
AMSTERDAM
$10
REPS THEATRE
8 – 9PM
39
24 HOUR THEATRE
CHALLENGE
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
10 – 11PM
61
HIFA COMEDY – DOC
VIKELA
$10
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
9 – 10.15PM
24
HABIB KOITE &
FRIENDS
$15
ZOL MAIN STAGE
9 - 10PM
52
EGYPTIAN NATIONAL
CIRCUS
$10
REPS THEATRE
10.30PM - 2AM
37
TITANS OF REGGAE/
DANCEHALL
3 - 4PM
8 - 9PM
34
*FREE STUDIO 4
$8
$8
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
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The stage on ZIMGOLD GREEN features varied daily performances
TUES 2 MAY
WED 3 MAY
BancABC Day
CABS Day
1 – 2PM | Behold Zimbabwe
The musical programme on the
Green opens with this swinging
contemporary acapella group.
4.30 – 5.30PM | Harare
International School Band
A performance by some of
the dazzlingly talented young
students of HIS.
4 – 4.45PM | Chamakanda
Story telling in Shona and
French by EPHAT MUJURU
MBIRA SCHOOL and students
from THE FRENCH SCHOOL,
Harare with Yann Dubois. Young
people in the Youth Zone will be
invited to participate in acting,
dancing, singing, creating their
own masks and then to join the
students of Jean de la Fontaine
French School to participate in
this performance, accompanied
by a group of 10 musicians.
9:00 – 10:00PM | Bryan
Kadengu
A rising star of Zimbabwean
music and StarBrite prizewinner
who is gaining attention and
recognition for his charismatic
live performances.
10:30PM – 11:30PM | Sylent and
Band
The Senior Solo Instrumental
Grand Champion of the World,
a.k.a Guitar Sangoma and band
8 – 9PM | Iyco and Kaka Furaha
Iyco and her musicians create
music that evokes images
of nature and embraces
Afro-Japanese stylistic
experimention.
11.30pm – 1AM | D Train
Popular DJ playing the ultimate
in classic tunes in this grown up
and sexy set.
THURS 4 MAY
NMB Bank Day
1 – 2PM Prince Edward School
Jazz Band
The best PE Jazz Band yet!
4.30 – 5.15PM | Chamakanda
The second performance of this
musical, theatrical and spoken
word collaboration presented by
EPHAT MUJURU MBIRA SCHOOL
and students from THE FRENCH
SCHOOL, Harare.
8.30 – 9.30PM | Amanda e la
Banda and Friends
Presented by the Embassy
of Italy, jazz vocalist Amanda
performs with a stellar group
of Zimbabwean and Italian
musicians.
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FRI 5 MAY
SUN 7 MAY
ZB Financial
Holdings Day
Old Mutual Day
10 – 12.30 Start your
Sunday with some uplifiting
Gospel music led by the
Sacred Heart Singers from
10-11am Mpostori Wency
from 11.30-1230
2 – 3PM | Tinashe and Vee
Mukarati
Brothers in jazz heating up
the ZIMGOLD Green stage!
3.30 – 4.30PM | Harare
International School
Another chance to hear
some of the dazzlingly
talented young music
students of HIS.
6 – 7PM | ZIMBOYS
Acrobats
Our fearless gymnastic
crew perform on the Green.
2 – 3.30PM | Sing Your
Way to Alliance
The culmination of our
Youth Zone singing
competition presented in
conjunction with Alliance
Francaise, students from
The French School, Harare,
Hope Masike, Tonderai
Mutetwa and Yann Dubois.
9 – 10PM | Transit Crew
Zimbabwe’s premier home
grown roots reggae band.
Let Jah music play…
7 – 8PM | MC Chita
100% uncut, undiluted and
unapologetically Zim hiphop.
11.30PM – 1AM | Old
School Reunion
Much-loved DJs Robbie
T, Tich Mataz and Otis the
Flow Fraser collaborate.
10.30PM – 2AM | Titans of
Reggae/Dancehall
Mark the end of HIFA 2017
dancing in to the night
with Harare’s hottest - Dj
Danny Vybez, 2 Bad and
Abisha Palmer plus special
guest appearance by……
SAT 6 MAY
Additional
performances
presented each
day throughout the
Festival by Pariah
State on ZIMGOLD
GREEN
Steward Bank Day
11AM – 12PM | Music
Crossroads
Come hear the names of
tomorrow in this showcase
for emerging talent.
3 – 4PM | Zimbabwe
College of Music
An ensemble from this
illustrious music education
institution.
6.45 – 7.45PM | Thomas
Motter featuring LeNora
Jaye
A highly acclaimed
international jazz ensemble
presented by the Embassy
of Germany.
Meet at
ZIMGOLD GREENwhere the merriment
‘Lasts Longer’
8 - 9PM | Ziia & The Swing
Mates
Gorgeous sounds from this
band from Réunion Island.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
THE HANDLEBARDS
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY - HANDLEBARDS GLADE - 2PM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - HANDLEBARDS GLADE - 2:45PM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - HANDLEBARDS GLADE - 12:30PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY - HANDLEBARDS GLADE - 12:30PM
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY - HANDLEBARDS GLADE - 11:30AM
The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling theatre
company. Before touring their “beautifully bonkers”
production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream around the
world, they pedalled it 1500 miles around the UK by
bicycle, with all the necessary set, props and costumes in
tow. Now, the show is back by popular demand - and, in
usual HandleBards style, we can expect riotous amounts
of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of
laughter.
Join the HandleBards’ all-male troupe in the beautiful
HandleBards Glade for A Midsummer Night’s Dream as
you’ve never seen it before!
And what's the play about? Well - four young lovers find
themselves enveloped in the dream-like arms of a magical
forest full of sprites, where a feuding Fairy King and Queen
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are at war over the possession of an Indian boy. A group of
amateur actors share the same forest. They’re rehearsing
for a play. Fairies and humans collide. Hilarity ensues.
"Gloriously eccentric and very, very funny." The Stage
"Fast-paced, fun and energetic.” The Shakespeare
Standard
"Five stars just don’t seem enough. I loved every second."
Sunderland Echo
“Fun, enjoyable for all ages, highly accessible and utterly
hilarious.” Fringe Review
www.handlebards.com
*ALL AGES
ALL SHOWS AT REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - 3:15PM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY - 4:45PM
THE 24 HOUR
THEATRE
CHALLENGE
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 8PM
It's back and it's off the hook! 4 directors, 4 writers
and a jolly group of actors from diverse performance
backgrounds rehearse and peform 4 plays in 24 hours.
Will the audience applaud or throw projectiles? Join us
to find out and help us decide who should be awarded
prizes.
THEATRE
THE RICH LIST
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - 11:30AM
FRI 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - 8:30PM
Harare's rich list has been published in The Herald. Some
people are on the list, others are not. Some wish they were
not! Underlying this dilemma are questions of what women
want and what men offer. This one-act play by Elinor
Kennedy directed by Simba Masusela, is a comic take on
Zimbabwe today with the eager participation of Borrowdale
Brooke's premier matron, Mrs Mupasa and two very odd
characters from French West Africa...
Featuring NAMA nominee Privillage Mutendera,
Brighton Ndlovu and Eddington Hatitongwi. Presented
by Simbeli Productions.
*NO UNDER 13
*NO UNDER 13
TUMAINI
ALL SHOWS AT REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
CONSTELLATIONS
ALL SHOWS AT REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - 12:30PM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - 7:30PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY - 11:30AM
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY - 11:30AM
After successful runs in London and New York, Nick
Payne’s witty play comes to HIFA in a production directed
by Anne Fischer and featuring Lucy Eyre and Benedict
Latto. Boy meets girl. Boy meets girl again. Multiple
universes, infinite possibilities...
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - 6:15PM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY - 2:15PM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - 2:30PM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - 11:30AM
Two young Zimbabwean women confront the effects
of social and political pressures as they deal with the
realities of migration. Brutality and cruelty are defied by
their astonishing courage and determination. A physical
theatre performance directed by Lloyd Nyikadzino
and Everson Ndhlovu. Created by Lloyd Nyikadzino,
Rumbidzai Karize, Everson Ndhlovu and Nyaradzo
Nhongohema. Performers: Nyaradzo Nhongonhema,
Rumbidzai Karize and Tanya Charumbira.
*NO UNDER 13
“Who knew that physics could be so sexy, so accessible,
and so emotionally devastating?” The New York Times.
*NO UNDER 13
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A MAN LIKE YOU AMSTERDAM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 10AM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 6PM
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 3:30PM
SATURDAY 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 9:30PM
Two idealistic headstrong men; Patrick North, British
diplomat and hostage played by Kevin Hanssen, and
Somali kidnapper Abdi, defend their world-views in an
intense exposé of extremism, politics and religion, set in
a windowless concrete room in Somalia. Back in Nairobi,
Elizabeth North fights for her husband’s freedom.
A Man Like You is an award-winning Kenyan play (Best
Actor and Best Tragedy at the Sanaa Awards 2016) that
asks: In a world where nobody is clean, who has the moral
right to the Truth?
Patrick North - Kevin Hanssen
Abdi - Michael Kudakwashe
Elizabeth North - Davina Leonard
Hassan - Kevin Amwoma
Writer/ Director - Silvia Cassini
Executive Producer - Keith Pearson
Associate Producer - Daves Guzha
*NO UNDER 13
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE - 2PM
PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL
Fusing spoken word, physicality and music, Amsterdam
is a high-powered, super modern 21st century play of
love and lust. Seduced by the attractions of the city and
a charming Surinamese man she met on holiday, Chanje
embarks on a voyage into the unknown. What will be her
fate?
Nominated for Best Studio Performance by the Manchester
Theatre Awards.
"Highly Imaginative... Amsterdam is so lively and moving
that there can be no barriers to audiences having a very
good time indeed."What’s On Stage
"Richly textured, poignant, funny, gloriously descriptive,
cleverly constructed."Write Out Loud
Written and performed by Chanje Kunda. Directed
by Juliet Ellis. Movement by Darren Pritchard.
Commissioned by Contact and supported using public
funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council
England.
chanjekunda.com
*NO UNDER 16
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THEATRE
COME WATCH
ME DIE
FINDING
TEMERAIRE
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 8:45PM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 6:30PM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 10AM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 5:15PM
A comical-poetic and absurd reflection on impermanence
and the End, and how we shouldn’t take all of that too
seriously.
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 3PM
Played by Geert Vaes, Walter Bourdin, an 87-year-old
Jewish Frenchman who sets foot on stage for the very
first time, talks about aging and dying as an experience
expert. With a good dose of humour, he distances himself
from everything that binds him to life. Next to him on
stage is the Grim Reaper. Grim plays music and organizes
a flea market with Walter's personal belongings.
Stanley Makuwe, the NAMA winning playwright of
Chimbwido, and Agnieszka Piotrowska, an award
winning filmmaker who recently produced and co-directed
Escape, present the World Premiere of Makuwe's new play.
Actors: Walter Bourdin and Tom Tiest
Direction and Concept - Geert Vaes
Co-Creation, Scenography - Clive Mitchell
Co-Creation and Music - Tom Tiest
*NO UNDER 13
After serving a 20 year jail sentence for the grisly murder
of her newborn child, a woman faces the man that
abandoned her, before she can face the world. She travels
back to a small mining town in rural Zimbabwe where they
both lived and worked. What unfolds is an unexpectedly
uplifting story of revenge, love and forgiveness, with two
one of the most talented performers in Zimbabwe, Eddie
Sandifolo and Charmaine Mujeri.
Writer - Stanley Makuwe
Director - Agnieszka Piotrowska
*NO UNDER 13
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LIBERATION
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 10.30AM
LAMENTATIONS
@ 12
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
REPS THEATRE - 5PM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 12.15PM
A candid and daring artistic meditation on the meaning
of liberation in post-colonial Africa. In this multi-award
winning play (NAMA 2017 - Outstanding Theatrical
Production, Best Actor, Best Actress), the vanguards of
African liberation – those in the spiritual realm - are angry
at the betrayal of the promises of independence. But they
are not the only disappointed ones...
Set in present day Zimbabwe, this story is a country's call
for cleansing, reimagining, new heroes and new action.
Unique in its presentation and unequivocal in its
mirroring of man's moral torpor, this is an emotionally
intense and engaging piece of work about the loss of
innocence. Positioned through four epochs (1895 –2015),
Lamentations @ 12 will open your eyes and your hearts.
Writer - Leonard Matsa
Director - Bongani Masango
Featuring - Nyaradzo Nhongonhema, Rumbidzai
Karize, Charles Matare, Dereck Nziyakwi, Daniel
Maposa
Writer - Getrude Vimbayi Munhamo
Director and Producer - Daves Guzha
Featuring - Getrude Vimbayi Munhamo and
Dalma Chiwereva
Percussionist - Lewis Ndlovu
*NO UNDER 13
*NO UNDER 13
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WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 6.15PM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 11:30AM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 3:15PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 2:30PM
THEATRE
THE INCIDENT
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 5:45PM
Why is it that I have to represent a whole race, when I just
want to represent me?
When the stakes are raised, are you still willing to stand
up for your values? The Incident is a new and thought
provoking theatrical performance written by Swedish
playwright Joakim Daun and brought to HIFA by a team
of Zimbabwean and international theatre makers.
Through the lives of a Zimbabwean woman and a
Swedish man, the play examines how our perceptions of
each other influence the way we treat people. Through
small moments within an intimate relationship, larger
global systems of oppression are revealed.
*NO UNDER 13
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Workshop
Programme
Presented by the United Nations Zimbabwe
This year’s workshop programme presents a mix of practical demonstrations
and talks that are both informative and thought-provoking. Register early at the
following email: [email protected]
Spaces are limited so don’t miss out!
Note that you’ll need a ticket for a performance, a general admission ticket ($6)
or an access band in order to get on site. Let us know if you have questions
about this.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL WORKSHOPS TAKE PLACE IN STUDIO 4
BUSINESS SAVVY
MUSIC
DJ TIPS
PechaKucha
Led by Kevin Mare
This workshop will demonstrate how to
create a PechaKucha presentation using a
simple format where the presenter shows
20 images, each for 20 seconds.
Built From Scratch
Led by DJ Trickx
This is a workshop that introduces the art
of scratching to professional DJs as well as
producers and bedroom DJs.
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
11.00AM – 11.30AM
Songwriting
Led by Angie Nussey
In this workshop, Angie Nussey, awardwinning singer songwriter from Canada,
will walk through two different ways of
writing songs as well as discuss some of
the roadblocks we have when it comes to
creativity.
SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
12:15PM – 1:15PM
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Arts Business Start Up: What Artists Need
To Know To Make Go
Led by Sostain Moyo
This “Business Skills for Artists” is
a professional development and
entrepreneurship workshop that has
been developed for artists practicing and
emerging in all disciplines.
Amanda e la Banda - Italian Blues
Led by Amanda La Banda
A lively and fun workshop exploring the
fascinating story of female Blues. This will
appeal to both singers and fans of Blues,
Jazz and Soul.
SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
3:30PM – 4:30PM
NETWORKING
Arts and Culture Practitioners’ Get-Together
HIFA 2017 will once again see festival
directors, administrators and producers
from around the world congregating at
HIFA for an Arts and Culture Practitioners’
Get-Together. HIFA is delighted that the
ACP Cultures will give a short presentation
during the meeting.
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Arts Market
A fun speed networking event involving
artists and festival directors, administrators
and producers from Zimbabwe, the region
and around the globe. Bring your promo
material and be ready for an intensive and
stimulating happening at the National
Gallery.
THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
8:30AM - 10:00AM
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THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Ziia and the Swing Mates
Led by Ziia and her band
In this workshop, you will discover “gypsy
swing”, a style of jazz that you’ll love. Of
interest to all musicians, you will learn
how to make the rhythmic basis of this
music, the composition of the chords and a
discovery of improvisation.
SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Thomas Motter & LeNora Jaye:
A Master Class
Led by Thomas Motter & LeNora Jaye
This engaging workshop will look at
phrasing and harmonic structures in Blues
and Jazz. It will also take a glimpse at the
history of Jazz in the USA and in Europe,
particularly Germany.
SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
10:45AM – 11:45AM
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
4.30AM – 6:00PM
Turntable Tricknology
Led by DJ Trickx
This is a master class for professional DJs
with a live demonstration showcase of
scratching techniques and beat juggling
using turntables and real vinyl records.
FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
11:00AM – 12:30AM
EVALUATION MADE SIMPLE
FOOTPRINTING & CELEBRATING YOUR
WORK - Evaluation in the Cultural Sector:
Why, What, When and How?
Led by Roberta Wagner & Overson Chiyaka
In these workshops, you will be able to
share your own experiences, learn how to
build a culture of evaluation within your
own organization, identify tools and receive
an extremely helpful evaluation guide to
use as a resource and reference.
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
3:00PM – 4:30PM
SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
11:00AM - 12:00PM
TECHNICAL TALENT
HIFA Sound for Engineers
Led by Peak Olivier Diguet and local
engineers
A practical and information-packed
workshop for both aspiring and
professional sound engineers/technicians.
SATURDAY 29 APRIL - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
SUNDAY 30 APRIL - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
CRAFT & DESIGN
Zimbabwe Craft Website Launch
Led by Jane Lee
The new Zimbabwe craft website,
promoting craft to a wider market
audience, will be launched. The online craft
resource directory creates a new creative
link to Zimbabwe, telling the artisans’ story.
This year, there will be a variety of
workshops every day in the British
American Tobacco Zimbabwe Craft and
Design Centre. You will be able to work
with skilled artisans from the region
and showcase your own designs. These
sessions are loads of fun for kids and
young people. Please read more about
these workshops in the Craft and Design
section of the programme.
FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Craft Product Photography
Led by Georgina Imbert-Terry
This workshop will give practical tips
on how to take the best photos for
showcasing your products.
SHORT FILMS
FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Seiko
By Sidney Taivavashe
A story about the struggles and triumphs
of a young deaf and dumb girl. (20 min)
(ZIM)
ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
1:20PM – 1:40PM
Between Sight and Sound--Envisioning
Artistic Collaborations
Led by Anthony Hawley & Rebecca Fischer
This workshop features “The Afield”—a
multimedia collaboration between visual
artist Anthony Hawley and violinist
Rebecca Fischer. Starting with the visual
arts and music, how to cross artistic
boundaries and create exciting hybrids will
be the core theme for discussion.
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
12:00PM – 1:00PM
SPOKEN WORD
Spoken Word Unchained
Led by Legodile Seganabeng & Thato
Molosi
In this stimulating workshop you will learn
about the processes and techniques of
writing and performing spoken word.
THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
3:00PM – 4:00PM
DANCE
During the week of the Festival, several
visiting dance companies will host classes
for dance professionals.
To get a schedule and register please
contact Soukaina Edom: emarielaure88@
hotmail.com
MOVE ON Project
Artists participating in HIFA 2017 will
have the unique opportunity to join
the MOVE ON project, a song to say
no to war and violence as a means to
resolve issues between peoples. It is
time for Africa to send its message to
the world— a message of peace and
understanding, conveyed through
music.
HIFA and MUSICA festival have
partnered in this non-profit project,
which will harness the creativity of
artists from all over the world.
Maria
By Munashe Chitsiga
A newly wed girl has trouble when her
aunt finds out that she wasn't a virgin at
marriage. (9 min) (ZIM)
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
1:50PM – 2:00PM
Peggy
By Kuda Bwititi
Peggy is a notorious ghost responsible for
wrecking marriages. (4 min) (ZIM)
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
12:45PM – 12:50PM
Bran Nue Dae (Brand New Day)
By Rachel Perkins
Bran Nue Dae is a road movie, coming of
age, comedy musical which celebrates the
adventure of finding home. (94min) (AU)
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
5:00PM – 6:35PM
Tears
By Ivan Sven
A teenage couple chooses different paths
and must confront their separate futures.
(15mins) (AU)
THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
10:00AM – 10:15AM
The Lucky Specials
By USAID, PEPFAR & Partners
In a poor community in SA, Mandla Vilakazi,
a miner by profession and a guitarist/singer
by night, dreams of lifting his band, The
Lucky Specials, out of poverty. This film will
entertain and educate with its dynamic
storyline, new brand of African music, and
a unique look at TB.
Mimi
By Warwick Thornton
Warwick Thornton’s satirical short film
Mimi pokes fun at white art collectors
who purchase Indigenous art purely for its
investment value. (13mins) (AU)
HIFA
CRAFT LAUNCH
FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
10:00AM – 10:15AM
My bed your bed
By Erica Glynn
In an isolated desert community, a man
and woman are promised under the
traditional laws of marriage, but things
don't turn out as smoothly as they might.
(16mins) (AU)
SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
2:00PM – 2:30PM
Hupenyu
By Wilson Biswel
A young girl is forced into an unwanted
marriage by her own father. (20 min) (ZIM)
SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
5:00PM - 5:20PM
Toro
By Derby Bheta
Two friends smoking marijuana fall asleep
and start experiencing the same dream.
(10 min) (ZIM)
SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
5:30PM - 5:40PM
Black Panther Woman
By Rachel Perkins
This documentary traces the turbulent life
of Marlene Cummins who fell in love with
the leader of the Australian Black Panther
Party. (60 min) (AU)
SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
1:45PM – 2:45PM
FILM MAKING
Rachel Perkins and Storylines – The Best
of Aboriginal Australian Cinema - A film
making discussion
Led by Rachel Perkins
Nulla Nulla by Dylan River, Footprints,
A Songline from Australia by Cornel
Ozies and Jacob by Dena Curtis, will be
presented by multi-award winner and
renowned Australian film director, Rachel
Perkins, who will then conduct a filmmaking discussion.
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
2:30PM – 4:00PM
"United Nations Supporting Inclusive
Growth & Sustainable Development in
Zimbabwe"
THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
12:30PM – 2:30PM
SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
3:15PM - 5:15PM
Amazing Grace
By Len Allen
A film about the greatest hymns and how
they were created.
THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
4:30PM – 5:30PM
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THE DANCE WE MADE
CASSON & FRIENDS
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY - GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL GYM - 11.30AM
PRESENTED BY BRITISH COUNCIL
The Dance WE Made is the Record
Breaking interactive dance
performance that invites YOU to be
the choreographer: no experience
required!
The performance roams public
spaces including HIFA’s First Street
Stage near the new AfriKera Dance
Theatre Hub and Copacabana Bus
Station collecting dance moves from
the people of Harare. The Dance WE
Made's team of professional dancers
are UK based choreographer Tim
Casson with Maylene Chenjerai,
Catherine Douglas, Blessed
Rukweza, Admire Mwashita, Abel
Mafuleni and Tinashe Muza; this
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fun and vibrant team will work with
YOU to create an entirely new, HIFAspecific, crowd-sourced dance piece.
The dance experience is performed
by The Dance WE Made Team in each
location, filmed, and posted online
for the world to see! It will also be
performed at the start of our closing
concert on ZOL Main Stage, Habib
Koité and Friends.
Movement contributions from more
than 50 members of the Harare
public per day will be woven into one
unique performance. The Dance WE
Made is a celebration of the city, its
people and the power of collective
creative action.
"It’s a creative project that not only
draws attention to public space and
how we inhabit it, but exemplifies the
creative force in each and every one
of us." The Huffington Post
"The Dance WE Made brings dance
to the public in wonderful new ways."
The New York Times
www.thedancewemade.com
*ALL AGES
DANCE PRESENTED BY STANBIC BANK
THE RISING
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 3:30PM
WHERE IS THE
LOVE
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 4PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 7PM
AN EXPLOSIVE TRIPLE BILL PRESENTED BY
HEATHER WALROND COMPANY
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE - 10AM
The Rising is an empowering, highly charged evening of
dance and live music inspired by Fijian dance and culture.
The performance by this acclaimed British company
explores what it means to feel alive, drawing from ideas
of vulnerability, surrender and our embodied sense of
community.
PRESENTED BY BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTIONS
Live music composed and played by multi award winning
musicians, Will McNicol and Luke Selby.
Timikha Fisher's innovative and vibrant young dance
group, in collaboration with June Cloete Dance Academy
perform a heart-warming dance and music production
that touches on social issues and celebrates the value of
love and empathy in the world today.
Dancers: Heather Walrond, Kayleigh Crook, Zoe Bradley,
Akeim Buck, Lewis Bramble and Christopher Radford.
A fabulously fun family show brought to you by this NAMA
award winning Zimbabwean company.
"Experienced dance audiences and the general public
alike rose to their feet at the end of 'The Rising'...it does
that to you." Pavilion Dance South West
*ALL AGES
*ALL AGES
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OLE NEW
ORLEANS
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 11:20AM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 10AM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 4:30PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 10AM
PRESENTED BY 4GO10 TRIBE DANCE COMPANY
PRESENTED BY M&M DANCE FACTORY
A highly emotional performance featuring differently abled
members of the 4GO10 Tribe. It follows the real-life story
of the lead dancer, Blessing Fire, who was born with a
disability and wheelchair bound for his childhood, and his
journey to become one of the best dancers Zimbabwe has
ever produced.
Mitzy Carruthers' M&M Dance Factory presents a show
that reflects the diverse cosmopolitan culture, music,
and unique history of New Orleans, a city known for its
food, jazz, and flamboyant celebrations.
Check out this show featuring some of Zimbabwe's best
music and dance artists and experience the vivid culture
mix of New Orleans.
"Laissez les bons temps rouler" - "Let the good times
roll."
*ALL AGES
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BROKEN
PAVEMENT
4GO10 Tribe are courageous witnesses to the rejection of
societal prejudice and the birth of new possibilities for all.
*ALL AGES
DANCE PRESENTED BY STANBIC BANK
DOUBLE BILL
A PERFORMANCE BY TWO COMPANIES PUSHING BOUNDARIES AND
CHALLENGING PERCEPTIONS.
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 3:15PM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 1PM
THE BALANCE PRESENTED BY MHENDE
PRODUCTIONS. THE ART OF BROKEN PIECES
PRESENTED BY HAYMICH OLIVIER.
THE BALANCE
This Norwegian/Zimbabwean collaboration is about how
a professional modern dancer and a physically challenged
performer found a common movement language and
created a show about balance in our society and in our
world.
THE ART OF BROKEN PIECES
Originally created as a collaboration for the National
Gallery of Namibia then restaged for the Baxter
Contemporary Dance Festival, this atmospheric solo
performance is based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi.
The choreographers explore the emotional history of
the dancer to create a journey that draws on memories
and events. The concept draws on the idea that artistic
expression can be a healing process.
Performance Directors / Choreographers –
Haymich Olivier (co-director of First Rain Dance Theatre,
Namibia’s Premier Contemporary Dance Company).
Ilona Freger (founding member of Gary Gordon's First
Physical Theatre Company).
*NO UNDER 13
Mixing modern dance and physical theatre techniques,
The Balance reminds us of the importance of balance in
achieving transformation for ourselves, each other and
our communities. The performance will be followed by a
conversation with the artists.
Dancers: Nasser Mhende & Sebastian Tjoerstad
Choreographer: Nasser Mhende
Composer: Audun Kvam
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CHIRORODZIVA/
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CATWALK
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THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 10AM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 2PM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 5PM
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE - 7PM
PRESENTED BY JERAHUNI MOVEMENT FACTORY
PRESENTED BY ZAWIROWANIA DANCE THEATRE
Even the air I was breathing felt sacred, I inhaled deeply
and felt the sacred and pleasantly crisp air fill my lungs. A
tingle went up my spine and I crossed my hands...
A duet performed by two exceptional dancers that leads
the audience through a compelling exploration of life,
relationships and the mutual training involved...
This uniquely structured dance initiative was established
by McIntosh Jerahuni and has presented performances
and workshops in Norway, Sweden, Madagascar,
Mozambique, South Africa, China as well as throughout
Zimbabwe.
Using dance stylised into gestures presented on a catwalk,
the choreography looks intimately at the connection
between two people – the addictions, dependencies,
gestures, tricks and ruses.
Choreography - McIntosh Jerahuni
Dancers - Chaleen Chimara, Tatenda Chabarwa,
Carlton Zhanelo, Hazel Mwenye.
*NO UNDER 10
Zawirowania Dance Theatre was founded and is led by
Elwira Piorun, a former soloist of the Teatr Wielki – Polish
National Opera in Warsaw.
Choreography - Karolina Kroczak
Dancers - Elwira Piorun, Szymon Osiński
Music - Greg Haines, Bonnie Tyler, Byetone, Bryan
Adams, Black
*NO UNDER 16
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SILENT DRUM
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 1PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 1PM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 8:15PM
PRESENTED BY AFRIKERA DANCE THEATRE
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 10AM
Life is a journey, Mwanangu
Woto Sunga Dzisimbe
Woto Sunga Dzisimbe iwe iwe
PRESENTED BY COMPASSION 2DANCE COMPANY
Concept / Artistic Direction - Soukaina M.L. Edom, Voice
Coach / Traditional Dance: Blessed Rukweza (ADT).
When the dictates of culture and traditions mute all cries
and screams, we need to hear the voices of those who are
taught to consent, without asking questions. The silent
drum beats against forced marriage, abuse of power and
religious conflicts in this powerful and spectacular dance
performance.
Compassion 2Dance, founded by the Zimbabwean dancer
and choreographer Tendai Malvine Makurumbandi,is
a contemporary dance company based in Sunndalsøra,
Norway.
Performers - Elisabeth Ludwig, Hege Lauritzen,
Nasser Mhende, Isabell B. Johansen, Øystein
Sandbukt.
*ALL AGES
DANCE PRESENTED BY STANBIC BANK
A JOURNEY
This AfriKera Production platform is composed of 2 Parts:
MUKaTI (Internal vibrations)
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...
We’re asleep to realities of the world’s current state and
refuse to wake up...
Concept / Choreography - Peter Lenso (NAMA
winner Best Dancer), Spoken word - Frederick King,
Chelsy Maumbe, Lights - Tariro Mushonga, Musical
arrangement - Tinashe Chiku.
THE JOURNEY
Liphasuka (falling apart) - The body and the soul
disconnect as tension takes over. My life has been shut
down as I have nothing to think about or control, but to
leave my physical place and enter the spiritual world where
my creator is.
Choreographed / performed by Tawanda Mandara
coached by Peter Lenso, Music - Vasija, Terrapani,
Guem Et Zaka.
"Predestination" - One woman faces the consequences
of her choices. A journey truly and authentically lived...
Concept / Choreography - Daniel Cardoso, Music Olafur Arnalds and Robert Lippok.
*ALL AGES
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RANGLA DANCE THE EGYPTIAN
COMPANY
NATIONAL
CIRCUS
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 8:30PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 4PM
PRESENTED BY THE INDIAN COUNCIL FOR
CULTURAL RELATIONS, NEW DELHI AND THE
EMBASSY OF INDIA
Some of India’s finest traditional performers travel to
Zimbabwe to perform a mixed programme of Bhangra,
the most popular and thrilling folk dance tradition of
Punjab, closely linked with harvesting and danced on
moonlit nights; Giddha, an immortal women’s folk-dance;
Jhummar; Jindua; Malwai Giddha, performed by the
male members of the company; Punjabi Opera (Kirti
di Kulli); Sammi Dance; Jawabi Challa, a competitive
dance form and Nagin Dance, depicting the snake and
snake charmer, as well as music featuring instruments
like Algoza, Tumbi, Bugdoo, Chimta, Katto, Sap, Dholki,
Matka Dhol, Been, Flute, Tallian, and Duff.
*ALL AGES
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 5PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 1PM
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE - 9PM
PRESENTED BY THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
MINISTRY OF CULTURE & THE EMBASSY OF THE
ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
More than three thousand years ago depictions of
jugglers and acrobats were being carved on the walls of
Pharaohs' tombs... and today the tradition still lives on as
the dextrous performers of the Egyptian National Circus
will show us. Come along and bring the whole family to
a fun-filled show of plate spinning, magic tricks, juggling
and other antics.
*ALL AGES
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THE HIFA TELEPORT
OPERATING DAILY AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 11:00AM – 17:00PM. OPEN TO AMIGOS AND
TROUBADOURS ONLY, FROM 17:00-18:30.
EVERY DAY
HIFA TELEPORT - 11:00AM - 18:30PM
PRESENTED BY TREASURE MEDIA AND NO
EXPIRATION
Experience the convergence of art and technology at
the HIFA Teleport, an interactive Virtual Reality demo
zone offering an immersive 360 media and interactive 3D
creation, for the first time at HIFA and in Zimbabwe.
The Teleport will screen a selection of immersive 360 films
and offer a range of leading-edge creative apps where
you can produce and experience VR digital art.
The VR experiences will include original art and films by
local and regional artists with additional content from the
best international creators.
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Immerse yourself in the fast evolving virtual landscape
and...
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Paint with 3D brushes that glow, sparkle and react to
the music.
Carve up a chunk of digital clay.
Step out onto a plank 500m above a busy street.
Make 3d holograms that interact with real world
objects.
Fight robots in your living room.
Jam on a virtual drum kit.
Travel through a Salvador Dali painting.
Redesign your virtual kitchen.
Visit the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu and Mars.
Add your own brush strokes to the collaborative HIFA
VR painting.
Every day at 4pm a different artist-in-residence will
create a 3D VR painting live, viewable on screens in the
Teleport.
Visit us in the dome at the BAT Zimbabwe Global Quarter
to book yourself a 15 minute demo in advance. Limited
slots also available on a first-come first serve basis.
EVERY DAY
PATHWAY LINKING ZIMGOLD GREEN AND THE BAT
ZIMBABWE GLOBAL QUARTER
Laurie Macpherson is working with 5 community
groups and 12 local artists on this unique project creating
beautiful art from rubbish, whilst educating the public
about lessening our personal carbon footprint.
Visit this amazing roving exhibition, stroll through the
walkway made from trash, come and watch our free
environmental movie, browse the craft and artwork on
sale, get involved in one of our workshops or watch our
artists turn trash into awesome collaborative art.
A must see for everyone who loves our planet!
VISUAL / CRAFT / NEW TECHNOLOGY
OWN YOUR OWN
RUBBISH
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Events
Storytelling and Story making session s with Award winning Author
Igna
abasa . Every day of HIFA 11am- 12pm
in the Gallery Library Extension- ($2 a session ).
First Friday, HIFA E
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Friday 5/05/17 - 4- 8pm – ($5 en trance fee).
Various Deejays - Sanctuary Café at the Na
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THE HIFA 2017
CRAFT AND DESIGN
MARKET
An eclectic collection of handmade products including ceramics,
textiles, basketry, leather accessories, stone and wooden
artifacts marketed by the creators themselves. Explore your
creative dreams and mastermind with masters. See the ancient
art of Pyrography being demonstrated by Donart and engage
in daily creative workshops, upcycling materials into designed
accessories.
This is THE place to buy gifts for yourself and others, accessories
and collectables by Zimbabwe’s finest makers.
In addition to craft and design, this vibrant area
showcases other, multi-disciplined artistic activities:
Visit the GIANT PUPPETS' WORK STATION AND
CONTINUE THE TEAMWORK ON A NEW PUPPET.
Visit Fashion Revolution’s Swop Shop facilitated by
Fashion Revolution where you bring new or pre-loved
clothes and swap them for pieces of the same value.
REINVENT YOUR LOOK! Open daily from 12.30 – 2.30PM.
At the heart of the BAT Zimbabwe Global Quarter is Petalilli
Café, a place where you can stimulate your senses and
liberate your creative self… delicious teas, salads and
soups for sale
PETALILLI CAFÉ WRITERS' SERIES
WATCH KOMBO CHAPFIKA’S DAILY PROJECTION
MAPPING SHOWS FEATURING THE “GOLDEN MAN”
SCULPTURE.
BANCABC DAY - TUESDAY 2 MAY
Watch out for HIFAshion’s NARRATIVE BODIES OF FASHION
programme, offering innovative, up close encounters with
work by 6 celebrated Zimbabwean designers:
11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY SHORT STORY WRITERS
FARAI MUDZINGWA AND LAWRENCE HOBA
BANCABC DAY - TUESDAY 2 MAY
12.30 – 2.30PM - CHENESAI
CABS DAY - WEDNESDAY 3 MAY
12.30 – 2.30PM - GANU BY NKANYEZIYETHU
NMB BANK DAY - THURSDAY 4 MAY
11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY SHIMMER CHINODYA,
AUTHOR OF DEW IN THE MORNING
CABS DAY - WEDNESDAY 3 MAY
NMB BANK DAY, THURSDAY 4 MAY
11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY ISABELLA MATAMBANADZO,
AUTHOR OF MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - FRIDAY 5 MAY
11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY LEGODILE SEGANABENG,
WRITER, GUITARIST, JOURNALIST AND SPOKEN WORD
PERFORMER FROM BOTSWANA
12.30 – 2.30PM - RUNGANO RWEDO’S COLLECTION OF
FEATHERS
3 – 4PM, JOIN THE LAUNCH OF A NEW WEBSITE
PROMOTING ZIMBABWE CRAFT, FOLLOWED BY A PRODUCT
ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - FRIDAY 5 MAY
PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP 4 – 5PM IN Studio 4.
12.30 – 2.30PM - KIDD HUNTA
STEWARD BANK DAY - SATURDAY 6 MAY
12.30 – 2.30PM - VIMBAI NATASHA NAOMI
OLD MUTUAL DAY - SUNDAY 7 MAY
12.30 – 2.30PM - DAVID ALFORD
ALSO... Pop in to Petalilli Café for THE IMPRO SHOW,
every day from 3 – 4PM. It’s crazy, it’s funny, it’s totally
unplanned…featuring Chipo Chikara, Kevin Hanssen,
Tatenda Mbudzi, Jamie McLaren, Matthew Roper, Musa
Saruro and Erin Sticklen.
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Open daily 10am – 7pm in the BAT Zimbabwe
Global Quarter, behind the National Gallery
5.30 – 6PM, PERFORMANCE POETRY BY TAONESESA
TIWANNA KARIDZA
STEWARD BANK DAY - SATURDAY 6 MAY
11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY VALERIE TAGWIRA, AUTHOR
OF THE UNCERTAINTY OF HOPE
OLD MUTUAL DAY - SUNDAY 7 MAY
11.30AM – 12PM, READINGS BY WRITERS LUCY TINGAY,
THEODORA CUTLER AND DOUG SCOTT
5.30 – 6PM, READING OF HIS HILARIOUS POEMS BY
JOSEPH WOODS
Special thanks to AFRICAN PAPERMAKERS for donating
the artists’ presentation flowers.
VISIT THE CRAFT AND DESIGN MARKET – IT’S THE CREATIVE HUB OF THE FESTIVAL SITE!
HIFA’S
INTERVENTIONS
INTERVENING WITH YOUTH
Young Zimbabweans are at the heart of HIFA. HIFA employs ‘A’ Level
students and school leavers and trains them in the mechanics of
Festival logistics. This is an important facet of our youth empowerment
and employment. These young people experience what it is to work
on something positive about their Country – their enthusiasm is
infectious.
Chompkin’s Youth Zone is a very special area where hourly miracles
and meaningful interventions happen. Young performers, attendees
of workshops, youth just ‘being’, are in this important area of HIFA
each day. If you need to feel energized, visit Chompkin’s Youth Zone
and enjoy performances from schools and young artists from around
the Country. HIFA also brings in orphans and vulnerable children from
under-privileged homes and areas, each day to the Festival, to be part
of the event, to enjoy being themselves with no judgment or bias.
HIFA actively intervenes on behalf of the marginalized and to this
end will train and employ around 55 street youth as part of Festival
operations. These young people receive life skills training from various
professionals and have the opportunity to ‘change their stars’ and
stage their own personal interventions to try and better their day to
day lives.
The hifAmigos are a stalwart group of HIFA supporters who endorse
HIFA’s aims and objectives. To this end they have embarked on a crowd
funding campaign to ensure the survival and future of the Festival.
Their intervention sees HIFA being able to continue with its Outreach
and other community interventions. Log on to THUNDAFUND.COM and
go to the HIFA page to get involved.
NETWORKING INTERVENTIONS
At HIFA 2017, the Festival will, as has become an annual tradition, host
festival directors, administrators and producers from within Zimbabwe
and around the world for a Festival Directors’ Get-Together. The aim
is to promote networking and also scouting of artists, particularly
Zimbabwean artists, by visiting programmers and opinion formers.
Several conferences and major workshops take place at the Festival
and these in turn feed into the exchange of ideas and contacts for
which HIFA is so well regarded.
HIFA is also working with Zimrights to support initiatives encouraging
young Zimbabweans to register for and vote in future elections.
Such initiatives feed actively into all HIFA’s youth empowerment
programmes and see youth being encouraged to explore their choices
and decisions.
Together with UNESCO, HIFA will celebrate the International Jazz
Day on BancABC Day, Tuesday 2nd May at HIFA. Join the Festival in
commemorating this exciting and trail-blazing art form that has been
responsible for so much musical development.
INTERVENING TO NURTURE TALENT
INTERVENING IN THE COMMUNITY
Outreach is not just another activity for HIFA – it drives a lot of what
the Festival achieves. Artists will be taken out to various low-income
areas within Harare to perform and workshop with communities there.
The Dance We Made will be on Harare’s streets watching the natural
rhythms of life on the streets and encompassing these steps into their
own dance piece to be premiered before the closing show of Habib
Koite on ZOL Main Stage as well as their own performance in the Girls
High School Gym.
HIFA will actively intervene to support those with disabilities through
performances that celebrate rather than pity those who are different
from what is considered the norm. Performance groups like 4G010
Tribe and Mhende Productions explore these differences and offer
audiences the chance to understand each other better.
HIFA’s host city and its governing body, the City of Harare are close
partners in this year’s Festival. The City of Harare actively supports
HIFA’s work in bringing audiences into the CBD and reintroducing the
public to what makes our City great. Working with City personnel, HIFA
repurposes the Harare Gardens and ensures that HIFA audiences see
the beauty and lushness of all that surrounds them as they enjoy the
Festival.
HIFA also takes the Festival right into the heart of the City into First
Street with the First Street Stage presented by OK Zimbabwe in
association with PEPFAR. This important initiative of the Festival
sees a public intervention that is literally life-changing in its scope.
Arts and Culture are close to health and well being and with this in
mind PEPFAR is supporting the setting up of ‘wellness centres’ around
this amazing Stage where the public can get information on nutrition,
fighting HIV/Aids and general well being. Within the BAT Global Quarter,
HIFA ensures that there is a fair representation from marginalized
communities such as street youth, orphans, vulnerable children and
rural women among others. These groups are invited to benefit from
workshops and interactive activities where barriers are broken down
and a feeling of inclusion is the major impetus.
HIFA’s Green Partner, Environment Africa intervenes on HIFA Site to
produce environmental awareness campaigns. Environment Africa has
teams who separate waste generated by the Festival into recyclable
entities. If you really want to see this in action visit the OWN YOUR OWN
RUBBISH project on the pathway linking ZIMGOLD GREEN and the
BAT Zimbabwe Global Quarter. This is an amazing exhibition not to be
missed.
HIFA’s workshop programme is supported by the United Nations –
“Sustainable Development Goals: New Roadmap to Ending Poverty,
Transforming All Lives & Protecting the Planet.” This is not just a
phrase and ideal to be tossed off and forgotten. At HIFA several
workshops are directed to artists to assist them in establishing a more
business-like footing in their endeavours and supporting them as they
learn to market their skills and talents better.
Throughout the year, HIFA holds workshops under the banner HIFA
ACCESS. These discussion forums analyze issues and try to come up
with solutions that affect artists from all artistic media, leading to more
dynamic artists development and effective support. HIFA also actively
assist Zimbabwean artists endeavours throughout the year, particularly
other festivals, and regularly lends equipment and expertise to assit in
the staging of these artistic activities.
INTERVENING TO EDUCATE
HIFA works with the University of Zimbabwe Theatre Arts Department
to encourage students to gain experience in stage craft and
management by being seconded to the Festival. Interaction with
artists from all genres and the chance to interact with visiting
professionals offer these students an opportunity to receive hands-on,
high-value practice in some of the theoretical elements of their degree
course. The exchange of ideas and the making of contacts prove
invaluable to these students in their future activities.
HIFA will bring in 3 lighting/sound technicians from South Africa
and one from Reunion who will hold workshops with Zimbabwean
technicians, work with them in active sound and lighting design for
the HIFA stages and provide on-the-job training and skills transfer.
HIFA is also hosting the Southern African Theatre Development Camp.
This workshop by invitation only, seeks to enhance theatre making and
performance, arts management and entrepreneurship skills among
young theatre professionals from the SADC region. This is a major
facet of all of HIFA’s activities – facilitating exchange of ideas, building
on education systems in place in Zimbabwe but requiring support and
offering personnel the chance to establish networks that will benefit
future employment creation.
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COMEDY
AIDAN KILLIAN
(IRELAND)
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 9PM
Investment banker turned comedian, Aiden Killian now
consistently writes and performs committed, knottyissue-comedy shows.
He is one of Ireland’s most travelled comedians having
sold out rooms in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Byron Bay,
Sydney, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia,
Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Netherlands, USA and now Zimbabwe!
His critically acclaimed shows regularly receive 5-Star
and 4-Star reviews from Edinburgh to Adelaide fringes;
he performed as a ‘highlight’ at Glastonbury Festival 2016
and has made appearances on BBC, Russia Today, RTE,
Channel 4, 98fm, 4fm and Vodafone Comedy Festival. A
people-lover, he is Ireland’s only comedian to have done
a sitting-room tour of Ireland or to leave the stage at
Electric Picnic, Ireland's largest festival, to initiate a giant
group hug.
*NO UNDER 16
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CARL JOSHUA
NCUBE
(ZIMBABWE)
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE - 4:30PM
Having been homeless and travelling the world from couch
to couch this maverick Zimbabwean comedian is enriching
his comedy with many tales from distant lands comparing
other economies to Zimbabwe...
According to Comedy Central Africa "Carl Joshua Ncube
has be the funniest comedian Zimbabwe's ever produced"
this after being recently featured in an all-star lineup at the
Comedy Central's International Comedy Festival BEST OF
AFRICA in SOUTH AFRICA.
Carl is "the new face of Zimbabwean comedy" according
to CNN African Voices. He spotlights the growing
Zimbabwean stand-up comedy scene with his relentless
drive and ambition to tell his story to the world!
*NO UNDER 16
COMEDY
DANA ALEXANDER
HIFA COMEDY
FESTIVAL 2017 (CANADA)
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
REPS THEATRE - 9:15PM
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 9PM
An awesome ensemble of stand-up comedians from
around the world come together, on one stage, to kickstart an awesome week of one-man shows.
This well-travelled fearless, Canadian comedian, whose
refreshing style of comedy is often described as smart
irreverant and revolutionary, storms into Zimbabwe
bringing a whole load of SASSY with her. P.S. please don't
call her SASSY but definitely come to this show...
Featuring: Aidan Killian (Ireland), Dana Alexander
(Canada), Carvin Goldstone (South Africa), Doc Vikela
(Zimbabwe), and your host for the evening, Carl Joshua
Ncube (Zimbabwe)
*NO UNDER 16
*NO UNDER 16
DOC VIKELA
CARVIN GOLDSTONE
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 10PM
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 10PM
This candid rising star of Zimbabwean comedy brings his
rants about life in Zimbabwe and how it measures up in
our generally crazy world. His material is both hilarious
and thought provoking. Performing his debut one-man
show at HIFA 2017 the Doc is certainly what the HIFA
ordered.
Award-winning South African larger-than-life funny guy,
Carvin, has performed around the globe. He is a frequent
cruise ship performer making thousands of people
laugh on a regular basis and is set to bring the funny to
Zimbabwe this HIFA.
(ZIMBABWE)
(RSA)
*NO UNDER 16
*NO UNDER 16
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