Bunker of Zion

About

Bunker of Zion - Created and devised by John Pfumojena

The Bunker is a centre for joy, a space for hope, a meeting place. Inside, an underground collective of artists tell stories through live music, dance and song. Outside, this is forbidden.  

Scored by the Zimbabwe Mbira and Marimba instruments; Bunker of Zion is a defiant celebration of colour and culture in a hostile world. 

Bunker of Zion has been developed with artists and communities nationally with the Collaborative Touring Network. People from Wigan, Torbay, Peterborough, Thanet, Medway, Gloucester, Scarborough and Leeds have shared their stories and talents to make this show. Lee Ashton, from Beat This CiC, is the Peterborough Associate Artist.

Supported using public funds by Arts Council England.

CREDITS

Composed by John Pfumojena

Devised by John Pfumojena, with Tawanda Mapanda, Niyi Akin and the Company

Presented byJohn Pfumojena, The Old Courts and the Collaborative Touring Network

Audience Information

All performances of Bunker of Zion are Relaxed. This means there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the performance space. Latecomers will be welcomed, and people are free to leave the performance space and return at any time. No changes are made to the lights and sound.

More access information on the Jumped Up website here. https://jumpeduptheatre.com/bunker-of-zion

Running time: approximately 60 mins

Support

The development of Bunker of Zion has been supported using public funding through Arts Council England, and by the following organisations: Battersea Arts Centre, Tangle Theatre Company, Prime Theatre, National Theatre Music Studio, Jerwood Arts, Strike A Light, Genesis Foundation, Hawkwood College. The following artists have informed the creation of the work: Othnell Moyo, Raymond Mupfumira, Biliard Kambona, Takudzwa Mashonganyika, Tawanda Mapanda, Kudzanai Chikowe, Niyi Akin.