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Ahdri Zhina Mandiela (born May 10, 1953) is a Toronto-based dub poet, theatre producer, and artistic director.[1] She has gained worldwide acclaim for her books, music recordings, film, theatre and dance productions.[2][3] Mandiela is the founder and artistic director of "b current",[4] a not-for-profit performance arts company in Toronto.
Ahdri Zhina Mandiela | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1953 |
| Occupation(s) | Theatre director, producer |
| Children | Jajube Mandiela |
In 2006 she was selected to write and direct a project for Winnie Mandela as part of the 50th anniversary of the South African Women's Liberation Movement.[5]
Mandiela's daughter is actress and director Jajube Mandiela.[6]
Books and music
Theatre
- A Midsummer Night's Dream with "a contemporary, urban interpretation with a Caribbean twist." (2007)[10]
- "Who Knew Grannie: A Dub Aria" (2010)
Film
- on/black/stage/women a documentary covering 30 years of contributions made by Black women to Toronto's theatre scene.
- 2006 The Silver Ticket Award, for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Canadian Theatre[11]
- Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award – Theatre (2007)[12]
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