$5

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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HIFA
FINDING YOUR FINDING
WAY AROUND YOUR WAY
THE SITE AROUND THE
HARARE GARDENS SITE includes the HIFA Box
Office presented by First Mutual, Dandemutande and
PROGRAMME
Portnet Corporation.
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Main Entrance to the Harare Gardens site is on Julius
Nyerere Way, under the billboard, through the Legacy INVESTORS, INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS AND
International Monomotapa Harare HIFA Main Gate. An ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
alternative entrance for ZOL Main Stage ONLY is the
gate opposite Les Brown Swimming Pool. Entrance 06
to the HIFA Box Office presented by First Mutual,
Dandemutande and Portnet Corporation is to the left THE HIFA TEAM
of the entrance billboard as you’re standing on Julius
Nyerere Way. 08
MUSIC
ZOL MAIN STAGE (food kiosks and bar).
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ZIMGOLD GREEN (a variety of food and drink outlets).
THEATRE
CHOMPKIN'S YOUTH ZONE (food and drink stands).
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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ZIMBABWE GLOBAL WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
QUARTER (PETALILLI CAFÉ & STUDIO 4) - Behind the
National Gallery of Zimbabwe. 46
DANCE
GLOBAL STAGE AT THEATRE IN THE PARK (TITP).

HANDLEBARDS GLADE - Behind ZOL Main Stage. 54

VISUAL, CRAFT & NEW TECHNOLOGY
VR DOME IN BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
ZIMBABWE GLOBAL QUARTER - The HIFA TELEPORT 60
COMEDY
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ZIMBABWE - On the corner of
Julius Nyerere Way and Park Lane.

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.

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HIFA 2017

HIFA
INVESTORS:

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Official TV Station
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Official Mobile Application

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Official Digital Screens

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Of Music

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HIFA 2017 is a positive disruption, a beautiful I hope HIFA 2017 will be nurturing, emboldening,
interruption of sameness, transforming the encouraging and FUN for everyone involved –
everyday with colour, ideas, sound and vitality. HIFA 2017 is a celebration and reminder of the
It focusses attention on the artistry and power of our collective creative will.
excellence that we embrace as an organization
and that has the potential to change the way we We hope you’ll be part of our artistic intervention
as Zimbabweans engage with the world. as we stage a magnificent programme of
powerful, prestigious and unforgettable
I am so proud to work with the remarkable HIFA performances and exhibitions.
team, Zimbabwean and visiting artists and our
many partners; this group of brave people have MANUEL BAGORRO
again made something miraculous happen in Founder & Artistic Director
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.

I am delighted with this year's programme which My sincere thanks go to everybody who
came about as a result of the tireless efforts of supported our endeavours to make HIFA happen.
the Management Team whose indomitable spirit
helped in no small measure to make HIFA 2017 You will no doubt note from the programme that
a reality. The team consists of Zimbabweans donors and Embassy partners as well as key
who are very passionate about their City and associates from the local business community
their Country. It is a source of immense pride have contributed towards making HIFA 2017
for us as a Board of Trustees to work with these happen. In spite of the debilitating economic
wonderful and committed Zimbabweans who crisis which has bedevilled our country, local
show what can be achieved when differences companies continue to believe in what HIFA
are put aside for the sake of a project of such achieves not only for Zimbabwe but also for the
importance not only to the City of Harare but also, communities in which these companies operate.
more importantly, Zimbabwe. On behalf of the Our international partners continue to endorse
Board of Trustees, I would like to thank the HIFA the objectives of HIFA which is the epitome of
Management Team most sincerely. their support for Zimbabweans across the board.

An event of such magnitude as HIFA cannot MUCHADEYI MASUNDA

happen without the support of the City of Harare Chairman of the HIFA Board
and various Government Ministries as well as their of Trustees
respective departments and/or agencies.

Taking up HIFA 2017 has been a difficult decision I am encouraged by the HifAmigos’ enthusiasm
but made because of an overwhelming belief for the Festival and through HIFA’s crowd-
in what the Festival achieves. Exhaustion, funding initiative on THUNDAFUND.COM, to see
discouragement and disappointment are feelings that there are loyal supporters of HIFA all over the
that have dogged the Team and its endeavours. world who truly believe in its ideals. My sincere
I am in awe of the HIFA Team - a Team thanks also goes to the Chairman and Board of
characterized by self-sacrifice. My respect and Trustees of HIFA. Their advice and assistance
admiration is unambiguous. The same applies and INTERVENTION where necessary have been
to the Zimbabwean Corporate Community. a constant source of sustenance. Finally I want
The economic environment is beyond harsh. to thank and welcome YOU to HIFA 2017. Help
Yet, without the support of these imaginative, us cheer each other, bolster each other, help us
committed and patriotic companies, there make a difference.
would be no HIFA 2017. The donor and Embassy
community truly care about what happens MARIA WILSON
to the Zimbabwean people. Their meaningful Executive Director
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.

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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 vocals, Josh Meck (Zimbabwe), bass "It is the visual spectacle and the
newly reimagined MAHUBE to anchor guitar; Sam Mataure (Zimbabwe), close proximity of being in on the
our official opening performance. The drums; Mangoma Moyo (Zimbabwe), action that makes one appreciate
regional supergroup brings together percussion. how really good this group is...they
Southern Africa’s top musicians in an offer something wonderfully fresh
explosive collaboration directed by The choreographic elements of and truly African." The Citizen, JHB
the multi-award winning Steve and this spectacular opening show are
Bokani Dyer. conceived by Soukaina Edom,
featuring performances by DTZ
Eighteen years after Mahube’s / National Ballet of Zimbabwe,
performance at the first ever HIFA, Breakthrough Productions,
the group returns to Harare’s stage Jerahuni Movement Factory,
with a superb ensemble that includes M&M Dance Factory, The AfriKera
Steve Dyer (SA), wind instruments/ Dance Theatre team and Zimboys
voice; Bokani Dyer (Botswana/SA), Acrobats.
piano/keyboards; Oliver Mtukudzi
(Zimbabwe), featured vocals /mbira;
Mbuso Khoza (SA), featured vocals;
Xixel Langa (Mozambique), featured

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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 velvet-
voiced vocalist Dereck Mpofu, among others.

A meaningful artistic contribution to the conversation

about ending HIV, presented by Albert Nyathi.

BANDA MAGDA
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

ANGIE NUSSEY
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.
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
Live, Banda Magda bursts with humour and quirky
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 12PM
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 SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
into engaging romps that have caught the attention of GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 10AM
everyone from Kronos Quartet to Snarky Puppy and led to
performances at venues and events including Carnegie
If one could imagine an uncompromising union between
Hall, WOMAD, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz
Josh Groban, Sarah McLaughlin and The Barenaked
Festival, Apollo Hammersmith and The Kennedy Center as
Ladies, it would only begin to set the stage for this unique
well as multiple album releases.
Canadian talent. Award winning recording artist, Angie
An unmissable ZOL Main Stage performance by an Nussey is best known for her emotional, philosophical,
astonishing international group of musicians. witty and at times autobiographical ballads. Her world-
class 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 SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY

ASSOCIATION WITH CABS THE STANDARD THEATRE - 8:30PM

A chance to experience the highest quality, late-night PRESENTED WITH SUPPORT FROM
jazz on ZOL Main Stage. Bring a blanket and stare at the THE AUSTRIAN CONSULATE
stars while experiencing Turkey’s most outstanding young
guitarist.
Both musicians are currently based in Lusaka, helping
Bilal’s music infuses Turkish music in to his jazz idiom to establish the Arts Academy of Lusaka International
in ways that are seductive, evocative and unique. His Community School.
albums Bahane (BBS Music 2011) and Patika (Baykuş
Violinist Uglijesa Todorovic (Serbia) studied at Music
Music 2013) were ecstatically received by audiences and
Academy of Novi Sad in Northern Serbia, cellist Theo
critics and led to collaborations with many influential
Bross (Germany) studied in Stuttgart, Budapest and Paris.
international artists.
He launched the Promenades Musicales Festival in Lusaka
He describes his style as 'a unique near east approach to and has performed previously in Bulawayo and Harare.
jazz guitar' – hang out at HIFA after the CABS Opera Gala
Programme
and finish your night with this superb jazz concert.
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

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TUKU & WINKY D

MUSIC
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 10PM

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 SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 1PM ZOL MAIN STAGE - 2PM

PRESENTED BY PRESENTED BY OLD MUTUAL PRESENTED BY STEWARD BANK

Singing sensation ShaSha is set to blow you away! Expect The show where you can literally have a banging good
goose bumps from her ballads, particularly her much time… Victor Kunonga and friends will take you on a
loved ‘'Catch Me'. One of Zimbabwe's music stars from the journey of hand clapping, foot stomping and heart attack
BlindFaith Studio stable, ShaSha captivates with her strong inducing rhythms and beats on different percussion
vocals, powering through multiple genres including Afro instruments. Bring the family and something to bang on
Pop, Tropical House and much more. She’ll be performing - pots, pans, boxes, buckets....that irritating in-law...and
material from her recent collaboration with internationally participate in this highly interactive show on ZOL Main
acclaimed DJ Maphorisa, so come down to ZOL Main Stage.
Stage, bring your dancing shoes and soak in some sun!

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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

This Durban-based ensemble, featuring musicians of the

KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, was established 20 years

IYCO AND KAKA ago and is famed for their vivid interpretations of diverse
repertoire, particularly music from the 17th and 18th

FURAHA
centuries.
Violinists Ralitza Macheva (Concertmaster), Roberto
Palma, Petya Koleva and Refiloe Olifant.
David Snaith, viola; Aristide Du Plessis, cello; Simon
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY Milliken, double bass; Michel Schneuwly, trumpet;
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 8:30PM David Smith, harpsichord.
Programme 1
GF Handel Concerto Grosso Op6 No1 in G Major, HWV319
Iyco’s ambition is to create music that evokes images Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber Battaglia a 10
of nature such as the sky, sea, wind, rain, and earth. GP Telemann Viola concerto in G Major, TWV51:G9
Her aim is to incorporate African musical styles into her GP Telemann Overture burlesque Don Quixotte,
compositions, creating her own unique form of Japanese- TWV55:G10
African music.
Programme 2
2010: 1st album ‘UTA’ released in Japan A concert featuring Baroque 2000 musicians collaborating
with other HIFA 2017 artists.
2011: ‘Himawari’ is used for ending theme of ABC’s “Street Borodin Piano Quintet with Zimbabwean pianist Jeanette
Fighters” TV programme Micklem
Philip Glass String Quartet No2 Company
2012: Performed at Fuji Rock Festival
Two pieces composed by and featuring British guitarist
2013: 2nd album ‘MOYO’ released in Japan and Iyco formed Will McNicol with string ensemble, 'By the Water' and
her band IYCO & KAKA FURAHA with Fuyuki on guitar and 'Casting Shadows'
Tisavo & Missy as backing vocalists 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 - 7:15PM

Ghanaian musician and activist, (2015) featuring the Afro Dancehall

Rocky Dawuni straddles the mashup - African Thriller - which
boundaries between Africa, the continues to make serious waves
Caribbean and the U.S. to create his around the world. We’re delighted to
globally influential Afro Roots sound. present this iconic artist and his band
A galvanizing performer, Dawuni has at HIFA 2017!
shared the stage with Stevie Wonder,
Peter Gabriel, Bono, Jason Mraz, "Rocky's music is creative inspiration
Janelle Monae and John Legend, that knows no boundaries." Ziggy
among many others. Marley

Named one of Africa's Top 10 global "All in all, Dawuni takes another
stars by CNN, he has showcased his step up the proverbial ladder...
talent at prestigious venues such as spearheading world releases
The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center with indelible style and grace."
and The Hollywood Bowl. Influenced PopMatters
by the soulful beats of Fela Kuti, the
positive messages of Bob Marley and "This is an album that has definitely
the infectious, sing-along anthems been worth the wait from a musician
of Michael Franti - Rocky Dawuni's and singer whose star is on the rise."
sixth album, Branches of the Same World Music Review
Tree (Cumbancha) was GRAMMY
www.rockydawuni.com
nominated for Best Reggae Album

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MUSIC
MADALA TRIO KLAVIS
KUNENE AND WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY - PROG 1

SA ROY THE STANDARD THEATRE - 2:15PM

SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY - PROG 2

SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 4:15PM
MADALA KUNENE & SA ROY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 2PM PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SERIES 12

SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY

Sabina Hasanova, piano; Jenny Lippl, violin; Miha Ferk,
SA ROY & FOREST JAM BAND saxophone.
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 7PM
Virtuosos Without Borders, Trio Klavis are three passionate
musicians with roots in Azerbaijan, Slovenia, Austria,
PRESENTED BY PRO HELVETIA AND THE EMBASSY
Russia, Mexico, Croatia and Turkey, who came together in
OF SWITZERLAND. A FOREST JAM PROJECT. Vienna with a common creative vision. Upcoming concerts
include performances at the Tonhalle Zurich and the
The King of the Zulu Guitar, Madala Kunene in a unique Philharmonia Saint Petersburg. Their unique programmes
collaboration with Malagasy a capella trio SA ROY and thrill young audiences as well as experienced music lovers.
supported by a South African/ Swiss rhythm section.
This incredible band is made up of Madala Kunene Programme 1 - Take It To Eleven
–acoustic guitar and vocals, a capella trio SA ROY, Dmitri Shostakovich Trio Nr. 1, Op. 8
Soaraza Patrice Thomas– vocalist, guitar and self made Marc Eychenne (b. 1933) Cantilène et Danse
mandolin, Ando Pra – vocalist and percussion, Damy Aleksey Igudesman (b. 1973) Take It To Eleven
Sinaotsy– bass vocal, bow instruments, percussion and Astor Piazzolla Tango Suite (arr. Miha Ferk)
dance, Matthias Abächerli– violin, electric bass, drums,
Programme 2 - Geography of Sound
percussion and kalabash Frank Meier - guitar.
Marc Eychenne (b. 1933) Cantilène et Danse
This project’s other concert, happening on the Saturday is Arturo Marquez (b. 1950) Danzon Nr. 2 (arr. M. Ferk)
headlined as SA ROY AND THE FOREST JAM BAND and Aram Khachaturian Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano
adds the talent and inspiration of local musicians. The George Gershwin Catfish Row, from Porgy and Bess
group’s 2017 Tour is generously supported by Pro Helvetia, (arr. M. Ferk)
Goethe Institut Johannesburg & the Goethe Centre CGM Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachiana Brasileira Nr. 5: Aria
in Antananarivo (Cercle Germano-Malagasy). (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 April 7 on Martin Garrix’s label. the electronic dance music scene
a giant mark on the electronic The track was premiered by Martin in Zimbabwe. His high-energy
music scene with a selection of Garrix during his set on Ultra stage presence and style have seen
outstanding originals and remixes. Miami. Brooks released Joyride him constantly pushing boundaries
Hand-picked by Dutch heavy with BASSJACKERS on Spinnin’ and blending genres. Don’t miss
weights, Showtek, Brooks gained Records. The track reached #1 this sonic journey on ZOL Main
recognition for his innovative style in the EH Charts on Beatport! Stage.
of rhythmic Electro House and hard Musician, DJ, and Radio Presenter,
melodic Future House. Delivering Jason Le Roux is the founder of
a string of impressive releases, the internationally known brand,
Brooks’ larger-than-life productions Hidden Culture. Regarded as
have garnered attention on a Zimbabwe’s most skillful mix master
global scale. Dominating the online and widely respected by colleagues
sphere, his recent original If Only and players in the industry, JLR
I Could amassed over two million has been devastating dance floors
streams on Spotify within 3 months around the world for more than
of its release. MARTIN GARRIX a decade. Over the years, Rob
& Brooks’ BYTE was released on Macson has grown into a leader in

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MUSIC
SYLENT NQO
AND FRIENDS
DEREK GRIPPER WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 8:30PM

TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY

GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 2PM GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 9:30PM

WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY PRESENTED BY SYLENT NQO

GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 5PM
Multi award winning Zimbabwean guitarist Sylent
South African guitarist and HIFA-favourite Derek Nqo and his collaborators play a concert featuring
Gripper translates the music of the kora onto solo interpretations and re-imaginings of legendary guitarists,
guitar. His ninth recording, One Night on Earth captures Jimmy Dludlu, Selaelo Selota, Jonathan Butler and
his extraordinary interpretations of the music of Malian Louis Mhlanga.
composers Toumani Diabaté, Ali Farka Touré, and
Sylent is the pride of the Zimbabwean music
Ballaké Sissoke in a record that Songlines Magazine
community, having recently been chosen alongside 29
called ‘a staggering achievement,’ selecting the album
other contestants to represent Zimbabwe at the World
as a Top of the World album for March 2013. Derek's
Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in
output extends beyond Africa to include interpretations
Hollywood. He scooped the Senior Grand Champion
of the works of Brazilian composers, collaborations with
of the World Instrumentalists division gold medal plus
classical Indian tabla, South African folk sounds, and
another gold for original works and silver in his division at
arrangements of J.S. Bach's solo violin works.
the finals.
Gripper's world class ability ‘is able to transcend the
instrument itself.’ Guitar International

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ZIIA & THE JOCHEN KRAUS
SWING MATES (TENOR)
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 11:15AM THE STANDARD THEATRE - 12:30PM

SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY Black Mahler – The music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 4:15PM
Lyrical tenor Jochen Kraus is a member of the Munich
Philharmonic Choir, and the Bavarian State Opera’s Choir
Music to awaken your senses featuring the velvet as well as directing his own vocal ensemble in Munich.
sensual voice of Ziia, a sassy blues and soul singer from
Reunion, lilting over the toe-tapping swing rock energy His HIFA programme celebrates the music of Creole /
of musicians from Lyons (France), Clément Vincent and British composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and includes
Julien Regnault and Reunionese drummer, Gérôme his Six Sorrow Songs, Op. 57 (1904), Songs of Sun
Geney. Open-hearted expressions of the soul in both and Shade (1911) and Onaway! Awake, beloved! from
English and French, their songs carry audiences away Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, Op. 30 (1899), songs by
to the intimacy of warm nights spent on faraway shores. Beethoven and Schubert as well as by American and
After touring France and the Indian Ocean, The Swing German composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Mates travel to Zimbabwe to share their melodious, hip-
swinging blues at HIFA 2017.

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
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 7PM

BANDA PRESENTED BY THE EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL AND

INSTITUTO CAMÕES

THUR 4 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY The international prize-winning Portuguese tenor José
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 10 AM de Eça, is in great demand as a soloist throughout
Portugal and across the world, bringing his passionate
expressiveness to hugely enthusiastic audiences. Pianist
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY Luis Costa adds his highly emotional playing and
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 12:30PM sophisticated musicianship to a programme including
songs and piano pieces by Richard Struass, Henri
PRESENTED BY THE EMBASSY OF ITALY Duparc, Manuel de Falla and Franz Lehár as well as
several Portuguese composers.
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 much-
lauded 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 South African DJ who transcends the
voice no one can get enough of, the sub-genres of House Music as a DJ
man behind the gold-selling single & Producer - Aidin Caye has found
Save Me, TiMO ODV has his eyes a home within a warm sound of live
firmly set on cementing his name instruments, catchy vocal hooks and
in history as a dominating force in emotive chords.
Dance Music.
"If there’s anything I would like to
This Singer/ Songwriter/ Producer is achieve with the music I write, it’s
at the forefront of a new movement to connect with the listener in a way
in Electronic Dance Music in South that makes them feel their truest
Africa. His releases I Need You with emotions, whilst still being able to
its quality deep house beats infused move their bodies to the groove."
with expertly crafted lyrics and Aidin Caye
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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MUSIC
WILL McNICOL &
LUKE SELBY
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - PROG 1
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 1:30PM

LUIS LLANEZA FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - PROG 2

& JEANETTE GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 3:15PM

MICKLEM 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,
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY headlining their own solo shows to stellar reviews, and
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 12:40PM releasing a new record inspired by their love of South
American music - Postcards from South America.
PRESENTED BY THE EMBASSY OF SPAIN "Acoustic genius." Guitar Techniques Magazine

"A pair of the brightest musicians currently

Born in Spain, Luis has a wide repertoire of opera roles, performing." GuitarJar Magazine
lieder, oratorios, chamber music and contemporary
music. He has performed extensively across the globe, Will and Luke will perform 2 concerts, one as part of the
and had many major works written specifically for him. Recital programme, the second on Global Stage.
He is joined in his recital by the acclaimed Zimbabwean
pianist, Jeanette Micklem. Programme 1
Will plays evocative solo pieces inspired by the British Isles
Their gorgeous, sensual programme includes a Sephardic followed by high-energy compositions with Luke, including
song rearranged by Manuel García-Morante, The works from their recent release: they’ll end with foot-
Sun of Triana, by Sebastián Iradier, and pieces by tapping blues numbers and works inspired by experiences
Granados, Obradors, Guastavino and Sanchez in Zimbabwe.
de Fuentes among others, ending with zarzuelas
La canción del Olvido, La Linda Tapada and El Programme 2
Guitarrico. 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 SOOJIN ANJOU,
MOTTER AND PIANO
LENORA JAYE MELODY AT NIGHT
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP- 7:30PM 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 A gorgeous programme of music performed by pianist
North America for his infectious grooves and his many SooJin Anjou, an artist who enjoys an astonishingly
collaborations. The fabulous, award-winning songstress varied and extensive international career as soloist,
LeNora Jaye from New York City was voted `New Artist chamber musician and partner in diverse interdisciplinary
of the Year` by the readers of the leading online platform projects. Born in South Korea and raised in USA, she
for R&B, funk and soul in the USA - Soultracks.com - in made her Boston Symphony Orchestra debut at 16 and
2011. graduated with the highest honours from the Juilliard
School in New York. She is now based in Berlin and
These two thrilling artists join forces for one sublime continues to be in huge demand as a concerto soloist and
concert on HIFA’s Global stage. Their song Star reached recitalist, with a special focus on contemporary music.
#3 in 2014 in the UK Soul Charts. Experience Thomas
Motter and LeNora Jaye in their captivating jazz and Programme
R&B infused set. Grieg Lyric Pieces (selection)
Medtner Fairy Tales (selection) and Sonata Op. 11 No. 1
Chopin Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58

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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 TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
ASSOCIATION WITH OLD MUTUAL GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP -6PM

A contemporary a cappella group based out of Nashville, PRESENTED BY THE AFIELD

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 An evening of multimedia work for violin and video
Folds (Ben Folds Five), Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men), performed by The Afield (American violinist Rebecca
and Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls), and - most Fischer and visual artist Anthony Hawley). The evening
importantly - millions of NBC primetime viewers after features a series of new works for solo violin commissioned
demonstrating their unique, laid-back-yet-dynamic style for Rebecca Fischer and a group of film and videos
of a cappella. They have been travelling the world ever created in conjunction with the new pieces. These exciting
since. new works deal with the passage of time, memories,
and the stories we create and tell ourselves. Composers
The five-member group moves seamlessly between include some of the most innovative international
gospel and barbershop to rock and pop, appealing to contemporary composers including Lisa Bielawa, Nico
global audiences of all ages. Check them out at www. Muhly, Paola Prestini, Augusta Read Thomas, Byron
streetcornersymphony.com and don’t miss their ZOL Main Au Yong, Rodney Lister, and Pierre Jalbert.
Stage performance at HIFA 2017.
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 Australia, Brazil and Kazakhstan.

biggest pop star"; guitarist and singer With their engaging stage presence
Habib Koité is one of Africa's most and expert musicianship, Habib
popular and acclaimed musicians. He Koité and Bamada performances are
comes from a noble line of Khassonké unforgettable.
griots, traditional troubadours who
provide wit, wisdom and music. At the beginning of this concert,
British dance artist Tim Casson and
One of Africa's most exciting his collaborators will perform THE
performers, Habib Koité plays music DANCE WE MADE, a new dance piece
that reflects the diverse musical made up of moves collected from
traditions of his Malian homeland. Zimbabweans on the street during
Accompanied by his band Bamada, the Festival.
Habib has released a number of
critically acclaimed albums, and has This show will feature other artists
appeared on The Late Show with collaborating to celebrate our
David Letterman. Over the past 10 collective creativity!
years, Habib has performed over 600
concerts for adoring audiences in
far-flung locations including Japan,

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MUSIC
KAREYCE JOEP PELT
FOTSO AND FRIENDS
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 7PM 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 Joep Pelt is a guitar globetrotter. Musically raised on the
recently has embarked on a spectacular solo career. muddy banks of the Mississippi and Niger by artists like
R. L. Burnside and Ali Farka Touré, Joep travels the world
A gentle first name, a fiery surname, a generous energy, in search of new musical ingredients. His latest album,
a body in motion, a great voice, an inviting song; her Show Me The Way produced by hip-hop producer A.R.T.
concerts plunge listeners into an audio and visual universe confirmed Joep’s global reputation as one of the most
that is filled with love and humour about difference, pain, versatile artists of the Netherlands.
exile, relationships, violence and upheavals of every kind.
Whether in solo concerts with intimate acoustic songs,
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear this remarkable artist or exuberant dance music, or collaborations with many
with her band on HIFA’s ZOL Main Stage. 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 SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 6PM ZOL MAIN STAGE - 5:30PM

PRESENTED BY CULTURE IRELAND IN

Our visiting opera singers perform a deeply moving recital
of musical theatre pieces, art songs and spirituals. This ASSOCIATION WITH STEWARD BANK AND
is a wonderful opportunity to hear these exceptional MASHONALAND IRISH ASSOCIATION
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 This highly energetic super group from Ireland features
continents to great acclaim. some of the most talented young musicians on the scene
today. The band members have performed at many
Featuring sopranos LAQUITA MITCHELL, mezzo- major festivals with groups including Athrú, Truancy
soprano HYONA KIM, tenors JAMES VALENTI and JOSÉ and Obtuse. They are Kevin Meehan on whistle, Cathal
DE EÇA and baritone LUIS LLANEZA. Crócaigh on pipes, Cormac Crummey on guitar, Laura
Doherty on fiddle, Conor Broderick on piano and Niall
JOSÉ DE EÇA performs in Harare with support from Preston on bodhrán.
Embassy of Portugal
Between them, they have won numerous awards and
LUIS LLANEZA performs in Harare with support from played with some of the best known Irish musicians and
Embassy of Spain 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 Laquita Mitchell James Valenti Lester Lynch
(Mezzo) (Sop) (Ten) (Baritone)

THE 2017 CABS

OPERA GALA Soprano Laquita Mitchell consistently earns acclaim for
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY performances with eminent opera companies throughout
ZOL MAIN STAGE - 6:30PM the world.

“Ms. Mitchell’s voice is rich, shimmering and sizable, her

PRESENTED BY CABS singing was tender and expressive.” The New York TImes

Mezzo-soprano Hyona Kim has won many international

singing competitions including the Schubert Lied
Our night of musical magic under the stars features Competition in her native country, South Korea.
scenes and arias from some of the world’s most loved
operas. Romance, drama, death and transformation Hyona Kim is “a dark toned, agile Mezzo soprano” The
all find a place in opera, a truly universal expression of New York Times
profound human emotion.
Internationally acclaimed tenor, James Valenti has a
Performing with our international opera stars will be The voice of Italianate lustre. He has built a global reputation
Zimspiration Choir, trained by Kundisai Mtero, and for his elegant musicianship, commanding stage
members of Baroque2000 led by the dazzlingly talented presence and ardent vocal style.
American pianist and conductor, Brian Holman.
“Valenti’s smoldering portrayal mesmerizes, and his
THE CAST: chemistry with his female co-stars buoys the plot.” Twin
Our Musical Director and host, Lester Lynch, is an Cities Daily Planet
established dramatic baritone, known for his charismatic
portrayals and commanding voice.

“Mr. Lynch has a ravishing, rolling baritone with power to

spare.” Opera Today

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BancABC DAY CABS DAY
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EXHIBITIONS ZIMBABWE EXHIBITIONS ZIMBABWE

CRAFT AND DESIGN BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL CRAFT AND DESIGN BAT ZIMBABWE GLOBAL
10AM - 7PM 58 *FREE 10AM - 7PM 58 *FREE
MARKET QUARTER MARKET QUARTER

10.30 – 11.30AM 42 LIBERATION $8 THE STANDARD THEATRE 10 - 11AM 18 DYER-LOGUE $10 GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP

INTERACTIVE VR INTERACTIVE VR
11AM - 5PM 54 *FREE HIFA TELEPORT 11AM - 5PM 54 *FREE HIFA TELEPORT
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WRITERS' READING 11.20AM –

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12 - 2PM 59 FREE 43 THE INCIDENT $8 REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
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1.20 - 1.40PM 45 *FREE STUDIO 4 LUIS LLANEZA &
SEIKO 12.40 – 1.40PM 21 $10 GLOBAL STAGE AT TITP
JEANETTE MICKLEM
SHORTS SERIES -
1.50 - 2PM 45 *FREE STUDIO 4 SHORTS SERIES -
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2 – 3.30PM 38 $12 HANDLEBARDS GLADE
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RACHEL PERKINS
2.30 - 4PM 45 *FREE STUDIO 4 2.15 – 3.15PM 15 TRIO KLAVIS PROG. 1 $8 THE STANDARD THEATRE
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SHARING
2.15 – 3.15PM 39 TUMAINI $8 REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS
3 - 4PM 58 THE IMPRO SHOW *FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
3 - 4PM 58 THE IMPRO SHOW *FREE PETALILLI CAFÉ
DOUBLE BILL
3.15 – 4.15PM 49 $8 THE STANDARD THEATRE
(DANCE)
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HARARE
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5 - 6.30PM 54 ZONE OPEN FOR *FREE HIFA TELEPORT
HIFAMIGOS ONLY INTERACTIVE VR
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SHORTS SERIES
BAROQUE2000 5 - 6.35M 45 - BRAN NUE DAE *FREE STUDIO 4
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PROG.1 (BRAND NEW DAY)
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JOEP PELT &
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FRIENDS

HIFA 2017 COMEDY SYLENT NQO AND

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LAUNCH
HIFA COMEDY – DANA
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ZIMGOLD GREEN
The beating heart of the HIFA site is ZIMGOLD GREEN. Here, laughter, joy and celebration ‘Lasts Longer’. Stage your
own personal intervention – sit back and chill. Beat the blues, kick off your shoes and dance or just enjoy the scintillating
atmosphere till the twilight hours. ZIMGOLD GREEN is the place to be with friends, family and new acquaintances.
Experience taste sensations and discover why so many HIFA fans just love being on ZIMGOLD GREEN.

ZIMGOLD assures you of the best in food and drink. There is loads of both to choose from. ROONEY’S GREEN ROOM is a
great place to relax and meet HIFA artists, Amigos and partners. Visit Pariah State bar where the fun just goes on and on...

The stage on ZIMGOLD GREEN features varied daily performances

TUES 2 MAY WED 3 MAY

BancABC Day CABS Day
1 – 2PM | Behold Zimbabwe 4.30 – 5.30PM | Harare
The musical programme on the International School Band
Green opens with this swinging A performance by some of
contemporary acapella group. the dazzlingly talented young
students of HIS.
4 – 4.45PM | Chamakanda
Story telling in Shona and 8 – 9PM | Iyco and Kaka Furaha
French by EPHAT MUJURU Iyco and her musicians create
MBIRA SCHOOL and students music that evokes images
from THE FRENCH SCHOOL, of nature and embraces
Harare with Yann Dubois. Young Afro-Japanese stylistic
people in the Youth Zone will be experimention.
invited to participate in acting,
dancing, singing, creating their 11.30pm – 1AM | D Train
own masks and then to join the Popular DJ playing the ultimate
students of Jean de la Fontaine in classic tunes in this grown up
French School to participate in and sexy set.
this performance, accompanied
by a group of 10 musicians.

9:00 – 10:00PM | Bryan

THURS 4 MAY
Kadengu NMB Bank Day
A rising star of Zimbabwean
music and StarBrite prizewinner 1 – 2PM Prince Edward School
who is gaining attention and Jazz Band
recognition for his charismatic The best PE Jazz Band yet!
live performances.
4.30 – 5.15PM | Chamakanda
10:30PM – 11:30PM | Sylent and The second performance of this
Band musical, theatrical and spoken
The Senior Solo Instrumental word collaboration presented by
Grand Champion of the World, EPHAT MUJURU MBIRA SCHOOL
a.k.a Guitar Sangoma and band 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 Old Mutual Day
Holdings Day 10 – 12.30 Start your
2 – 3PM | Tinashe and Vee Sunday with some uplifiting
Mukarati Gospel music led by the
Brothers in jazz heating up Sacred Heart Singers from
the ZIMGOLD Green stage! 10-11am Mpostori Wency
from 11.30-1230
3.30 – 4.30PM | Harare
International School 2 – 3.30PM | Sing Your
Another chance to hear Way to Alliance
some of the dazzlingly The culmination of our
talented young music Youth Zone singing
students of HIS. competition presented in
conjunction with Alliance
6 – 7PM | ZIMBOYS Francaise, students from
Acrobats The French School, Harare,
Our fearless gymnastic Hope Masike, Tonderai
crew perform on the Green. Mutetwa and Yann Dubois.

9 – 10PM | Transit Crew 7 – 8PM | MC Chita

Zimbabwe’s premier home 100% uncut, undiluted and
grown roots reggae band. unapologetically Zim hip-
Let Jah music play… hop.

11.30PM – 1AM | Old 10.30PM – 2AM | Titans of

School Reunion Reggae/Dancehall
Much-loved DJs Robbie Mark the end of HIFA 2017
T, Tich Mataz and Otis the dancing in to the night
Flow Fraser collaborate. with Harare’s hottest - Dj
Danny Vybez, 2 Bad and
Abisha Palmer plus special
guest appearance by……
SAT 6 MAY Additional
Steward Bank Day performances
presented each
11AM – 12PM | Music day throughout the
Crossroads Festival by Pariah
Come hear the names of State on ZIMGOLD
tomorrow in this showcase GREEN
for emerging talent.

3 – 4PM | Zimbabwe
College of Music
An ensemble from this
illustrious music education
institution.
Meet at
6.45 – 7.45PM | Thomas
Motter featuring LeNora
ZIMGOLD GREEN-
Jaye
A highly acclaimed where the merriment
‘Lasts Longer’
international jazz ensemble
presented by the Embassy
of Germany.

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 are at war over the possession of an Indian boy. A group of
company. Before touring their “beautifully bonkers” amateur actors share the same forest. They’re rehearsing
production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream around the for a play. Fairies and humans collide. Hilarity ensues.
world, they pedalled it 1500 miles around the UK by
bicycle, with all the necessary set, props and costumes in "Gloriously eccentric and very, very funny." The Stage
tow. Now, the show is back by popular demand - and, in
"Fast-paced, fun and energetic.” The Shakespeare
usual HandleBards style, we can expect riotous amounts
Standard
of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of
laughter. "Five stars just don’t seem enough. I loved every second."
Sunderland Echo
Join the HandleBards’ all-male troupe in the beautiful
HandleBards Glade for A Midsummer Night’s Dream as “Fun, enjoyable for all ages, highly accessible and utterly
you’ve never seen it before! hilarious.” Fringe Review
And what's the play about? Well - four young lovers find www.handlebards.com
themselves enveloped in the dream-like arms of a magical
forest full of sprites, where a feuding Fairy King and Queen *ALL AGES

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THE RICH LIST

THEATRE
ALL SHOWS AT REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS

TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - 3:15PM

WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY - 4:45PM

THE 24 HOUR
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - 11:30AM

THEATRE
FRI 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - 8:30PM

CHALLENGE
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
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY Kennedy directed by Simba Masusela, is a comic take on
Zimbabwe today with the eager participation of Borrowdale
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 8PM
Brooke's premier matron, Mrs Mupasa and two very odd
characters from French West Africa...
It's back and it's off the hook! 4 directors, 4 writers
and a jolly group of actors from diverse performance Featuring NAMA nominee Privillage Mutendera,
backgrounds rehearse and peform 4 plays in 24 hours. Brighton Ndlovu and Eddington Hatitongwi. Presented
Will the audience applaud or throw projectiles? Join us by Simbeli Productions.
to find out and help us decide who should be awarded
prizes. *NO UNDER 13

*NO UNDER 13

TUMAINI
ALL SHOWS AT REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS

TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - 6:15PM

CONSTELLATIONS WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY - 2:15PM

ALL SHOWS AT REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - 2:30PM

TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY - 12:30PM

FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - 11:30AM

THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY - 7:30PM Two young Zimbabwean women confront the effects
of social and political pressures as they deal with the
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY - 11:30AM realities of migration. Brutality and cruelty are defied by
their astonishing courage and determination. A physical
theatre performance directed by Lloyd Nyikadzino
SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY - 11:30AM and Everson Ndhlovu. Created by Lloyd Nyikadzino,
Rumbidzai Karize, Everson Ndhlovu and Nyaradzo
After successful runs in London and New York, Nick Nhongohema. Performers: Nyaradzo Nhongonhema,
Payne’s witty play comes to HIFA in a production directed Rumbidzai Karize and Tanya Charumbira.
by Anne Fischer and featuring Lucy Eyre and Benedict
Latto. Boy meets girl. Boy meets girl again. Multiple *NO UNDER 13
universes, infinite possibilities...

“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 THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 10AM REPS THEATRE - 6PM

SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY SATURDAY 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 3:30PM REPS THEATRE - 9:30PM

Two idealistic headstrong men; Patrick North, British SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
diplomat and hostage played by Kevin Hanssen, and REPS THEATRE - 2PM
Somali kidnapper Abdi, defend their world-views in an
intense exposé of extremism, politics and religion, set in PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL
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 Fusing spoken word, physicality and music, Amsterdam
Actor and Best Tragedy at the Sanaa Awards 2016) that is a high-powered, super modern 21st century play of
asks: In a world where nobody is clean, who has the moral love and lust. Seduced by the attractions of the city and
right to the Truth? a charming Surinamese man she met on holiday, Chanje
embarks on a voyage into the unknown. What will be her
Patrick North - Kevin Hanssen fate?
Abdi - Michael Kudakwashe
Elizabeth North - Davina Leonard Nominated for Best Studio Performance by the Manchester
Hassan - Kevin Amwoma Theatre Awards.
Writer/ Director - Silvia Cassini
"Highly Imaginative... Amsterdam is so lively and moving
Executive Producer - Keith Pearson
that there can be no barriers to audiences having a very
Associate Producer - Daves Guzha
good time indeed."What’s On Stage
*NO UNDER 13
"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 FINDING
ME DIE TEMERAIRE
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 8:45PM REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 6:30PM

FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 10AM REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 5:15PM

A comical-poetic and absurd reflection on impermanence SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
and the End, and how we shouldn’t take all of that too REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 3PM
seriously.

Played by Geert Vaes, Walter Bourdin, an 87-year-old Stanley Makuwe, the NAMA winning playwright of
Jewish Frenchman who sets foot on stage for the very Chimbwido, and Agnieszka Piotrowska, an award
first time, talks about aging and dying as an experience winning filmmaker who recently produced and co-directed
expert. With a good dose of humour, he distances himself Escape, present the World Premiere of Makuwe's new play.
from everything that binds him to life. Next to him on
After serving a 20 year jail sentence for the grisly murder
stage is the Grim Reaper. Grim plays music and organizes
of her newborn child, a woman faces the man that
a flea market with Walter's personal belongings.
abandoned her, before she can face the world. She travels
Actors: Walter Bourdin and Tom Tiest back to a small mining town in rural Zimbabwe where they
Direction and Concept - Geert Vaes both lived and worked. What unfolds is an unexpectedly
Co-Creation, Scenography - Clive Mitchell uplifting story of revenge, love and forgiveness, with two
Co-Creation and Music - Tom Tiest one of the most talented performers in Zimbabwe, Eddie
Sandifolo and Charmaine Mujeri.
*NO UNDER 13
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
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 6.15PM

@ 12 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
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY Production, Best Actor, Best Actress), the vanguards of
REPS THEATRE - 5PM 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...
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 12.15PM 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 Writer - Leonard Matsa

mirroring of man's moral torpor, this is an emotionally Director - Bongani Masango
intense and engaging piece of work about the loss of Featuring - Nyaradzo Nhongonhema, Rumbidzai
innocence. Positioned through four epochs (1895 –2015), Karize, Charles Matare, Dereck Nziyakwi, Daniel
Lamentations @ 12 will open your eyes and your hearts. Maposa

Writer - Getrude Vimbayi Munhamo *NO UNDER 13

Director and Producer - Daves Guzha
Featuring - Getrude Vimbayi Munhamo and
Dalma Chiwereva
Percussionist - Lewis Ndlovu

*NO UNDER 13

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THEATRE
THE INCIDENT 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

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 Songwriting Built From Scratch
Led by Kevin Mare Led by Angie Nussey Led by DJ Trickx
This workshop will demonstrate how to In this workshop, Angie Nussey, award- This is a workshop that introduces the art
create a PechaKucha presentation using a winning singer songwriter from Canada, of scratching to professional DJs as well as
simple format where the presenter shows will walk through two different ways of producers and bedroom DJs.
20 images, each for 20 seconds. writing songs as well as discuss some of TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY the roadblocks we have when it comes to 4.30AM – 6:00PM
11.00AM – 11.30AM creativity.
SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY Turntable Tricknology
12:15PM – 1:15PM 10:30AM – 11:30AM Led by DJ Trickx
This is a master class for professional DJs
Arts Business Start Up: What Artists Need Amanda e la Banda - Italian Blues with a live demonstration showcase of
To Know To Make Go Led by Amanda La Banda scratching techniques and beat juggling
Led by Sostain Moyo A lively and fun workshop exploring the using turntables and real vinyl records.
This “Business Skills for Artists” is fascinating story of female Blues. This will FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
a professional development and appeal to both singers and fans of Blues, 11:00AM – 12:30AM
entrepreneurship workshop that has Jazz and Soul.
been developed for artists practicing and THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
emerging in all disciplines. 11:00AM – 12:00PM EVALUATION MADE SIMPLE
SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
3:30PM – 4:30PM Ziia and the Swing Mates FOOTPRINTING & CELEBRATING YOUR
Led by Ziia and her band WORK - Evaluation in the Cultural Sector:
In this workshop, you will discover “gypsy Why, What, When and How?
Led by Roberta Wagner & Overson Chiyaka
NETWORKING swing”, a style of jazz that you’ll love. Of
In these workshops, you will be able to
interest to all musicians, you will learn
Arts and Culture Practitioners’ Get-Together how to make the rhythmic basis of this share your own experiences, learn how to
HIFA 2017 will once again see festival music, the composition of the chords and a build a culture of evaluation within your
directors, administrators and producers discovery of improvisation. own organization, identify tools and receive
from around the world congregating at SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
an extremely helpful evaluation guide to
HIFA for an Arts and Culture Practitioners’ 12:30PM – 1:30PM use as a resource and reference.
Get-Together. HIFA is delighted that the WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
ACP Cultures will give a short presentation Thomas Motter & LeNora Jaye: 3:00PM – 4:30PM
during the meeting. A Master Class SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY Led by Thomas Motter & LeNora Jaye 11:00AM - 12:00PM
9:00AM - 10:30AM This engaging workshop will look at
phrasing and harmonic structures in Blues
Arts Market and Jazz. It will also take a glimpse at the
TECHNICAL TALENT
A fun speed networking event involving history of Jazz in the USA and in Europe, HIFA Sound for Engineers
artists and festival directors, administrators particularly Germany. Led by Peak Olivier Diguet and local
and producers from Zimbabwe, the region SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY engineers
and around the globe. Bring your promo 10:45AM – 11:45AM A practical and information-packed
material and be ready for an intensive and workshop for both aspiring and
stimulating happening at the National professional sound engineers/technicians.
Gallery.
SATURDAY 29 APRIL - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
SUNDAY 30 APRIL - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
8:30AM - 10:00AM

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HIFA
CRAFT LAUNCH CRAFT & DESIGN Mimi
By Warwick Thornton
Zimbabwe Craft Website Launch This year, there will be a variety of Warwick Thornton’s satirical short film
Led by Jane Lee workshops every day in the British Mimi pokes fun at white art collectors
The new Zimbabwe craft website, American Tobacco Zimbabwe Craft and who purchase Indigenous art purely for its
promoting craft to a wider market Design Centre. You will be able to work investment value. (13mins) (AU)
audience, will be launched. The online craft with skilled artisans from the region
FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
resource directory creates a new creative and showcase your own designs. These
10:00AM – 10:15AM
link to Zimbabwe, telling the artisans’ story. sessions are loads of fun for kids and
FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY young people. Please read more about
these workshops in the Craft and Design My bed your bed
3:00PM – 4:00PM
section of the programme. By Erica Glynn
Craft Product Photography In an isolated desert community, a man
Led by Georgina Imbert-Terry and woman are promised under the
traditional laws of marriage, but things
This workshop will give practical tips SHORT FILMS don't turn out as smoothly as they might.
on how to take the best photos for
showcasing your products. Seiko (16mins) (AU)
By Sidney Taivavashe SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
FRIDAY 05 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
4:00PM – 5:00PM A story about the struggles and triumphs 2:00PM – 2:30PM
of a young deaf and dumb girl. (20 min)
(ZIM) Hupenyu
ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY By Wilson Biswel
1:20PM – 1:40PM A young girl is forced into an unwanted
Between Sight and Sound--Envisioning marriage by her own father. (20 min) (ZIM)
Artistic Collaborations Maria SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
Led by Anthony Hawley & Rebecca Fischer By Munashe Chitsiga 5:00PM - 5:20PM
This workshop features “The Afield”—a A newly wed girl has trouble when her
multimedia collaboration between visual aunt finds out that she wasn't a virgin at Toro
artist Anthony Hawley and violinist marriage. (9 min) (ZIM) By Derby Bheta
Rebecca Fischer. Starting with the visual Two friends smoking marijuana fall asleep
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
arts and music, how to cross artistic and start experiencing the same dream.
1:50PM – 2:00PM
boundaries and create exciting hybrids will (10 min) (ZIM)
be the core theme for discussion. SATURDAY 06 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
Peggy 5:30PM - 5:40PM
TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
By Kuda Bwititi
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Peggy is a notorious ghost responsible for
Black Panther Woman
By Rachel Perkins
wrecking marriages. (4 min) (ZIM)
SPOKEN WORD WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
This documentary traces the turbulent life
of Marlene Cummins who fell in love with
Spoken Word Unchained 12:45PM – 12:50PM the leader of the Australian Black Panther
Led by Legodile Seganabeng & Thato Party. (60 min) (AU)
Molosi Bran Nue Dae (Brand New Day)
SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
In this stimulating workshop you will learn By Rachel Perkins
1:45PM – 2:45PM
about the processes and techniques of Bran Nue Dae is a road movie, coming of
writing and performing spoken word. age, comedy musical which celebrates the
adventure of finding home. (94min) (AU) FILM MAKING
THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
WEDNESDAY 03 MAY - CABS DAY
3:00PM – 4:00PM Rachel Perkins and Storylines – The Best
5:00PM – 6:35PM of Aboriginal Australian Cinema - A film
making discussion
Tears
DANCE By Ivan Sven
Led by Rachel Perkins
Nulla Nulla by Dylan River, Footprints,
During the week of the Festival, several A teenage couple chooses different paths
A Songline from Australia by Cornel
visiting dance companies will host classes and must confront their separate futures.
Ozies and Jacob by Dena Curtis, will be
for dance professionals. (15mins) (AU)
presented by multi-award winner and
To get a schedule and register please THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY renowned Australian film director, Rachel
contact Soukaina Edom: emarielaure88@ 10:00AM – 10:15AM Perkins, who will then conduct a film-
hotmail.com making discussion.
The Lucky Specials TUESDAY 02 MAY - BANCABC DAY
By USAID, PEPFAR & Partners 2:30PM – 4:00PM
In a poor community in SA, Mandla Vilakazi,
MOVE ON Project a miner by profession and a guitarist/singer
by night, dreams of lifting his band, The
"United Nations Supporting Inclusive
Growth & Sustainable Development in
Artists participating in HIFA 2017 will Lucky Specials, out of poverty. This film will Zimbabwe"
have the unique opportunity to join entertain and educate with its dynamic
the MOVE ON project, a song to say storyline, new brand of African music, and
no to war and violence as a means to a unique look at TB.
resolve issues between peoples. It is THURSDAY 04 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
12:30PM – 2:30PM
time for Africa to send its message to
the world— a message of peace and SUNDAY 07 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
3:15PM - 5:15PM
understanding, conveyed through
music.
Amazing Grace
By Len Allen
HIFA and MUSICA festival have
A film about the greatest hymns and how
partnered in this non-profit project,
they were created.
which will harness the creativity of
artists from all over the world. 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 fun and vibrant team will work with "It’s a creative project that not only
Breaking interactive dance YOU to create an entirely new, HIFA- draws attention to public space and
performance that invites YOU to be specific, crowd-sourced dance piece. how we inhabit it, but exemplifies the
the choreographer: no experience creative force in each and every one
required! The dance experience is performed of us." The Huffington Post
by The Dance WE Made Team in each
The performance roams public location, filmed, and posted online "The Dance WE Made brings dance
spaces including HIFA’s First Street for the world to see! It will also be to the public in wonderful new ways."
Stage near the new AfriKera Dance performed at the start of our closing The New York Times
Theatre Hub and Copacabana Bus concert on ZOL Main Stage, Habib
Station collecting dance moves from Koité and Friends. www.thedancewemade.com
the people of Harare. The Dance WE
Made's team of professional dancers Movement contributions from more *ALL AGES
are UK based choreographer Tim than 50 members of the Harare
Casson with Maylene Chenjerai, public per day will be woven into one
Catherine Douglas, Blessed unique performance. The Dance WE
Rukweza, Admire Mwashita, Abel Made is a celebration of the city, its
Mafuleni and Tinashe Muza; this people and the power of collective
creative action.

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DANCE PRESENTED BY STANBIC BANK
THE RISING WHERE IS THE
WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 3:30PM
LOVE
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 4PM REPS THEATRE - 7PM

AN EXPLOSIVE TRIPLE BILL PRESENTED BY SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY

HEATHER WALROND COMPANY REPS THEATRE - 10AM

The Rising is an empowering, highly charged evening of PRESENTED BY BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTIONS

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
Timikha Fisher's innovative and vibrant young dance
of vulnerability, surrender and our embodied sense of
group, in collaboration with June Cloete Dance Academy
community.
perform a heart-warming dance and music production
Live music composed and played by multi award winning that touches on social issues and celebrates the value of
musicians, Will McNicol and Luke Selby. love and empathy in the world today.

Dancers: Heather Walrond, Kayleigh Crook, Zoe Bradley, A fabulously fun family show brought to you by this NAMA
Akeim Buck, Lewis Bramble and Christopher Radford. award winning Zimbabwean company.

"Experienced dance audiences and the general public *ALL AGES

alike rose to their feet at the end of 'The Rising'...it does
that to you." Pavilion Dance South West

*ALL AGES

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BROKEN
OLE NEW PAVEMENT
ORLEANS WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 11:20AM

FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE - 10AM THE STANDARD THEATRE - 4:30PM

SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY PRESENTED BY 4GO10 TRIBE DANCE COMPANY
REPS THEATRE - 10AM

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
Mitzy Carruthers' M&M Dance Factory presents a show disability and wheelchair bound for his childhood, and his
that reflects the diverse cosmopolitan culture, music, journey to become one of the best dancers Zimbabwe has
and unique history of New Orleans, a city known for its ever produced.
food, jazz, and flamboyant celebrations.
4GO10 Tribe are courageous witnesses to the rejection of
Check out this show featuring some of Zimbabwe's best societal prejudice and the birth of new possibilities for all.
music and dance artists and experience the vivid culture
mix of New Orleans. *ALL AGES

"Laissez les bons temps rouler" - "Let the good times

roll."

*ALL AGES

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DANCE PRESENTED BY STANBIC BANK
DOUBLE BILL
A PERFORMANCE BY TWO COMPANIES PUSHING BOUNDARIES AND
CHALLENGING PERCEPTIONS.
THE ART OF BROKEN PIECES
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY Originally created as a collaboration for the National
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 3:15PM Gallery of Namibia then restaged for the Baxter
Contemporary Dance Festival, this atmospheric solo
performance is based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi.
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY The choreographers explore the emotional history of
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 1PM the dancer to create a journey that draws on memories
and events. The concept draws on the idea that artistic
THE BALANCE PRESENTED BY MHENDE expression can be a healing process.
PRODUCTIONS. THE ART OF BROKEN PIECES Performance Directors / Choreographers –
PRESENTED BY HAYMICH OLIVIER.
Haymich Olivier (co-director of First Rain Dance Theatre,
Namibia’s Premier Contemporary Dance Company).
THE BALANCE
This Norwegian/Zimbabwean collaboration is about how Ilona Freger (founding member of Gary Gordon's First
a professional modern dancer and a physically challenged Physical Theatre Company).
performer found a common movement language and
created a show about balance in our society and in our *NO UNDER 13
world.

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/
THE SLEEPING
POOL CATWALK
THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 10AM REPS THEATRE - 2PM

FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 5PM REPS THEATRE - 7PM

PRESENTED BY JERAHUNI MOVEMENT FACTORY PRESENTED BY ZAWIROWANIA DANCE THEATRE

Even the air I was breathing felt sacred, I inhaled deeply A duet performed by two exceptional dancers that leads
and felt the sacred and pleasantly crisp air fill my lungs. A the audience through a compelling exploration of life,
tingle went up my spine and I crossed my hands... relationships and the mutual training involved...

This uniquely structured dance initiative was established Using dance stylised into gestures presented on a catwalk,
by McIntosh Jerahuni and has presented performances the choreography looks intimately at the connection
and workshops in Norway, Sweden, Madagascar, between two people – the addictions, dependencies,
Mozambique, South Africa, China as well as throughout gestures, tricks and ruses.
Zimbabwe.
Zawirowania Dance Theatre was founded and is led by
Choreography - McIntosh Jerahuni Elwira Piorun, a former soloist of the Teatr Wielki – Polish
Dancers - Chaleen Chimara, Tatenda Chabarwa, National Opera in Warsaw.
Carlton Zhanelo, Hazel Mwenye.
Choreography - Karolina Kroczak
*NO UNDER 10 Dancers - Elwira Piorun, Szymon Osiński
Music - Greg Haines, Bonnie Tyler, Byetone, Bryan
Adams, Black

*NO UNDER 16

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DANCE PRESENTED BY STANBIC BANK
A JOURNEY
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 1PM

SILENT DRUM 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 Life is a journey, Mwanangu

REPS THEATRE - 10AM 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).
This AfriKera Production platform is composed of 2 Parts:
When the dictates of culture and traditions mute all cries
and screams, we need to hear the voices of those who are MUKaTI (Internal vibrations)
taught to consent, without asking questions. The silent For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...
drum beats against forced marriage, abuse of power and We’re asleep to realities of the world’s current state and
religious conflicts in this powerful and spectacular dance refuse to wake up...
performance.
Concept / Choreography - Peter Lenso (NAMA
Compassion 2Dance, founded by the Zimbabwean dancer winner Best Dancer), Spoken word - Frederick King,
and choreographer Tendai Malvine Makurumbandi,is Chelsy Maumbe, Lights - Tariro Mushonga, Musical
a contemporary dance company based in Sunndalsøra, arrangement - Tinashe Chiku.
Norway.
THE JOURNEY
Performers - Elisabeth Ludwig, Hege Lauritzen, Liphasuka (falling apart) - The body and the soul
Nasser Mhende, Isabell B. Johansen, Øystein disconnect as tension takes over. My life has been shut
Sandbukt. down as I have nothing to think about or control, but to
leave my physical place and enter the spiritual world where
*ALL AGES 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
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY REPS THEATRE - 5PM
THE STANDARD THEATRE - 4PM
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY
PRESENTED BY THE INDIAN COUNCIL FOR REPS THEATRE - 1PM
CULTURAL RELATIONS, NEW DELHI AND THE
EMBASSY OF INDIA SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
REPS THEATRE - 9PM
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 PRESENTED BY THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
Punjab, closely linked with harvesting and danced on MINISTRY OF CULTURE & THE EMBASSY OF THE
moonlit nights; Giddha, an immortal women’s folk-dance; ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
Jhummar; Jindua; Malwai Giddha, performed by the
male members of the company; Punjabi Opera (Kirti More than three thousand years ago depictions of
di Kulli); Sammi Dance; Jawabi Challa, a competitive jugglers and acrobats were being carved on the walls of
dance form and Nagin Dance, depicting the snake and Pharaohs' tombs... and today the tradition still lives on as
snake charmer, as well as music featuring instruments the dextrous performers of the Egyptian National Circus
like Algoza, Tumbi, Bugdoo, Chimta, Katto, Sap, Dholki, will show us. Come along and bring the whole family to
Matka Dhol, Been, Flute, Tallian, and Duff. a fun-filled show of plate spinning, magic tricks, juggling
and other antics.
*ALL AGES
*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.

Immerse yourself in the fast evolving virtual landscape

EVERY DAY and...
HIFA TELEPORT - 11:00AM - 18:30PM
• Paint with 3D brushes that glow, sparkle and react to
the music.
PRESENTED BY TREASURE MEDIA AND NO • Carve up a chunk of digital clay.
EXPIRATION • 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.
Experience the convergence of art and technology at • Travel through a Salvador Dali painting.
the HIFA Teleport, an interactive Virtual Reality demo • Redesign your virtual kitchen.
zone offering an immersive 360 media and interactive 3D • Visit the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu and Mars.
creation, for the first time at HIFA and in Zimbabwe. • Add your own brush strokes to the collaborative HIFA
The Teleport will screen a selection of immersive 360 films VR painting.
and offer a range of leading-edge creative apps where Every day at 4pm a different artist-in-residence will
you can produce and experience VR digital art. create a 3D VR painting live, viewable on screens in the
The VR experiences will include original art and films by Teleport.
local and regional artists with additional content from the Visit us in the dome at the BAT Zimbabwe Global Quarter
best international creators. to book yourself a 15 minute demo in advance. Limited
slots also available on a first-come first serve basis.

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OWN YOUR OWN

VISUAL / CRAFT / NEW TECHNOLOGY

RUBBISH
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!

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Staging An Intervention.

Ga l l e ry
at i o n a l
N abwe
of Zimb ars old- 5 0c
h il d r e n u nder 12 ye
s $1,C
9-5pm daily; Adult
Open fr om

ZimbabweIn Design: 6 H ighlights

eaturing Local Designs
Official opening Thursday 4/05/17 a t 2pm
Dis(colour)ed Margins
Gr eaturing Annie Mpalume, Kameelah Janan Rasheed,
Kudzanai Violet Hwami, Nyaradzo Dhliwayo, Sethembile M sezane
Ndafunga Dande I Yearn for Home
y Shepherd Ndudzo,
School of Visual Art and Design
esidence
Grace Nyahangare, Dean Muchenje, Ronald Muranganwa, Takudzwa Guzha.

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 eaturing The Movement
Friday 5/05/17 - 4- 8pm – ($5 en trance fee).
Various Deejays - Sanctuary Café at the Na , every day from 2pm un te.
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 Open daily 10am – 7pm in the BAT Zimbabwe
art of Pyrography being demonstrated by Donart and engage Global Quarter, behind the National Gallery
in daily creative workshops, upcycling materials into designed
accessories.
Visit Fashion Revolution’s Swop Shop facilitated by
This is THE place to buy gifts for yourself and others, accessories Fashion Revolution where you bring new or pre-loved
and collectables by Zimbabwe’s finest makers. clothes and swap them for pieces of the same value.
REINVENT YOUR LOOK! Open daily from 12.30 – 2.30PM.
In addition to craft and design, this vibrant area
showcases other, multi-disciplined artistic activities:
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
Visit the GIANT PUPPETS' WORK STATION AND soups for sale
CONTINUE THE TEAMWORK ON A NEW PUPPET.
PETALILLI CAFÉ WRITERS' SERIES
WATCH KOMBO CHAPFIKA’S DAILY PROJECTION BANCABC DAY - TUESDAY 2 MAY
MAPPING SHOWS FEATURING THE “GOLDEN MAN” 11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY SHIMMER CHINODYA,
AUTHOR OF DEW IN THE MORNING
SCULPTURE.
CABS DAY - WEDNESDAY 3 MAY
Watch out for HIFAshion’s NARRATIVE BODIES OF FASHION 11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY SHORT STORY WRITERS
programme, offering innovative, up close encounters with FARAI MUDZINGWA AND LAWRENCE HOBA
work by 6 celebrated Zimbabwean designers: NMB BANK DAY, THURSDAY 4 MAY
11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY ISABELLA MATAMBANADZO,
BANCABC DAY - TUESDAY 2 MAY AUTHOR OF MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
12.30 – 2.30PM - CHENESAI
ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY - FRIDAY 5 MAY
CABS DAY - WEDNESDAY 3 MAY 11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY LEGODILE SEGANABENG,
12.30 – 2.30PM - GANU BY NKANYEZIYETHU
WRITER, GUITARIST, JOURNALIST AND SPOKEN WORD
NMB BANK DAY - THURSDAY 4 MAY PERFORMER FROM BOTSWANA
12.30 – 2.30PM - RUNGANO RWEDO’S COLLECTION OF 3 – 4PM, JOIN THE LAUNCH OF A NEW WEBSITE
FEATHERS 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 5.30 – 6PM, PERFORMANCE POETRY BY TAONESESA
STEWARD BANK DAY - SATURDAY 6 MAY TIWANNA KARIDZA
12.30 – 2.30PM - VIMBAI NATASHA NAOMI STEWARD BANK DAY - SATURDAY 6 MAY
OLD MUTUAL DAY - SUNDAY 7 MAY 11.30AM – 12PM, READING BY VALERIE TAGWIRA, AUTHOR
OF THE UNCERTAINTY OF HOPE
12.30 – 2.30PM - DAVID ALFORD
OLD MUTUAL DAY - SUNDAY 7 MAY
11.30AM – 12PM, READINGS BY WRITERS LUCY TINGAY,
THEODORA CUTLER AND DOUG SCOTT
ALSO... Pop in to Petalilli Café for THE IMPRO SHOW, 5.30 – 6PM, READING OF HIS HILARIOUS POEMS BY
every day from 3 – 4PM. It’s crazy, it’s funny, it’s totally
JOSEPH WOODS
unplanned…featuring Chipo Chikara, Kevin Hanssen,
Tatenda Mbudzi, Jamie McLaren, Matthew Roper, Musa
Saruro and Erin Sticklen. 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!
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HIFA’S
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

INTERVENTIONS go to the HIFA page to get involved.

INTERVENING WITH YOUTH NETWORKING INTERVENTIONS

Young Zimbabweans are at the heart of HIFA. HIFA employs ‘A’ Level
students and school leavers and trains them in the mechanics of At HIFA 2017, the Festival will, as has become an annual tradition, host
Festival logistics. This is an important facet of our youth empowerment festival directors, administrators and producers from within Zimbabwe
and employment. These young people experience what it is to work and around the world for a Festival Directors’ Get-Together. The aim
on something positive about their Country – their enthusiasm is is to promote networking and also scouting of artists, particularly
infectious. Zimbabwean artists, by visiting programmers and opinion formers.
Several conferences and major workshops take place at the Festival
Chompkin’s Youth Zone is a very special area where hourly miracles and these in turn feed into the exchange of ideas and contacts for
and meaningful interventions happen. Young performers, attendees which HIFA is so well regarded.
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 HIFA is also working with Zimrights to support initiatives encouraging
and enjoy performances from schools and young artists from around young Zimbabweans to register for and vote in future elections.
the Country. HIFA also brings in orphans and vulnerable children from Such initiatives feed actively into all HIFA’s youth empowerment
under-privileged homes and areas, each day to the Festival, to be part programmes and see youth being encouraged to explore their choices
of the event, to enjoy being themselves with no judgment or bias. and decisions.

HIFA actively intervenes on behalf of the marginalized and to this Together with UNESCO, HIFA will celebrate the International Jazz
end will train and employ around 55 street youth as part of Festival Day on BancABC Day, Tuesday 2nd May at HIFA. Join the Festival in
operations. These young people receive life skills training from various commemorating this exciting and trail-blazing art form that has been
professionals and have the opportunity to ‘change their stars’ and responsible for so much musical development.
stage their own personal interventions to try and better their day to
day lives.

INTERVENING TO NURTURE TALENT

HIFA’s workshop programme is supported by the United Nations –
INTERVENING IN THE COMMUNITY “Sustainable Development Goals: New Roadmap to Ending Poverty,
Transforming All Lives & Protecting the Planet.” This is not just a
Outreach is not just another activity for HIFA – it drives a lot of what phrase and ideal to be tossed off and forgotten. At HIFA several
the Festival achieves. Artists will be taken out to various low-income workshops are directed to artists to assist them in establishing a more
areas within Harare to perform and workshop with communities there. business-like footing in their endeavours and supporting them as they
The Dance We Made will be on Harare’s streets watching the natural learn to market their skills and talents better.
rhythms of life on the streets and encompassing these steps into their
own dance piece to be premiered before the closing show of Habib Throughout the year, HIFA holds workshops under the banner HIFA
Koite on ZOL Main Stage as well as their own performance in the Girls ACCESS. These discussion forums analyze issues and try to come up
High School Gym. with solutions that affect artists from all artistic media, leading to more
dynamic artists development and effective support. HIFA also actively
HIFA will actively intervene to support those with disabilities through assist Zimbabwean artists endeavours throughout the year, particularly
performances that celebrate rather than pity those who are different other festivals, and regularly lends equipment and expertise to assit in
from what is considered the norm. Performance groups like 4G010 the staging of these artistic activities.
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 INTERVENING TO EDUCATE
the beauty and lushness of all that surrounds them as they enjoy the HIFA works with the University of Zimbabwe Theatre Arts Department
Festival. to encourage students to gain experience in stage craft and
HIFA also takes the Festival right into the heart of the City into First management by being seconded to the Festival. Interaction with
Street with the First Street Stage presented by OK Zimbabwe in artists from all genres and the chance to interact with visiting
association with PEPFAR. This important initiative of the Festival professionals offer these students an opportunity to receive hands-on,
sees a public intervention that is literally life-changing in its scope. high-value practice in some of the theoretical elements of their degree
Arts and Culture are close to health and well being and with this in course. The exchange of ideas and the making of contacts prove
mind PEPFAR is supporting the setting up of ‘wellness centres’ around invaluable to these students in their future activities.
this amazing Stage where the public can get information on nutrition, HIFA will bring in 3 lighting/sound technicians from South Africa
fighting HIV/Aids and general well being. Within the BAT Global Quarter, and one from Reunion who will hold workshops with Zimbabwean
HIFA ensures that there is a fair representation from marginalized technicians, work with them in active sound and lighting design for
communities such as street youth, orphans, vulnerable children and the HIFA stages and provide on-the-job training and skills transfer.
rural women among others. These groups are invited to benefit from HIFA is also hosting the Southern African Theatre Development Camp.
workshops and interactive activities where barriers are broken down This workshop by invitation only, seeks to enhance theatre making and
and a feeling of inclusion is the major impetus. performance, arts management and entrepreneurship skills among
HIFA’s Green Partner, Environment Africa intervenes on HIFA Site to young theatre professionals from the SADC region. This is a major
produce environmental awareness campaigns. Environment Africa has facet of all of HIFA’s activities – facilitating exchange of ideas, building
teams who separate waste generated by the Festival into recyclable on education systems in place in Zimbabwe but requiring support and
entities. If you really want to see this in action visit the OWN YOUR OWN offering personnel the chance to establish networks that will benefit
RUBBISH project on the pathway linking ZIMGOLD GREEN and the future employment creation.
BAT Zimbabwe Global Quarter. This is an amazing exhibition not to be
missed.

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COMEDY

AIDAN KILLIAN CARL JOSHUA

(IRELAND) NCUBE
FRI 5 MAY - ZB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS DAY (ZIMBABWE)
REPS THEATRE - 9PM

Investment banker turned comedian, Aiden Killian now SUN 7 MAY - OLD MUTUAL DAY
consistently writes and performs committed, knotty- REPS THEATRE - 4:30PM
issue-comedy shows.

He is one of Ireland’s most travelled comedians having Having been homeless and travelling the world from couch
sold out rooms in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Byron Bay, to couch this maverick Zimbabwean comedian is enriching
Sydney, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, his comedy with many tales from distant lands comparing
Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, other economies to Zimbabwe...
Netherlands, USA and now Zimbabwe!
According to Comedy Central Africa "Carl Joshua Ncube
His critically acclaimed shows regularly receive 5-Star has be the funniest comedian Zimbabwe's ever produced"
and 4-Star reviews from Edinburgh to Adelaide fringes; this after being recently featured in an all-star lineup at the
he performed as a ‘highlight’ at Glastonbury Festival 2016 Comedy Central's International Comedy Festival BEST OF
and has made appearances on BBC, Russia Today, RTE, AFRICA in SOUTH AFRICA.
Channel 4, 98fm, 4fm and Vodafone Comedy Festival. A
people-lover, he is Ireland’s only comedian to have done Carl is "the new face of Zimbabwean comedy" according
a sitting-room tour of Ireland or to leave the stage at to CNN African Voices. He spotlights the growing
Electric Picnic, Ireland's largest festival, to initiate a giant Zimbabwean stand-up comedy scene with his relentless
group hug. drive and ambition to tell his story to the world!

*NO UNDER 16 *NO UNDER 16

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COMEDY
HIFA COMEDY DANA ALEXANDER
FESTIVAL 2017 (CANADA)
TUE 2 MAY - BANCABC DAY WED 3 MAY - CABS DAY
REPS THEATRE - 9:15PM THE STANDARD THEATRE - 9PM

An awesome ensemble of stand-up comedians from This well-travelled fearless, Canadian comedian, whose
around the world come together, on one stage, to kick- refreshing style of comedy is often described as smart
start an awesome week of one-man shows. irreverant and revolutionary, storms into Zimbabwe
bringing a whole load of SASSY with her. P.S. please don't
Featuring: Aidan Killian (Ireland), Dana Alexander call her SASSY but definitely come to this show...
(Canada), Carvin Goldstone (South Africa), Doc Vikela
(Zimbabwe), and your host for the evening, Carl Joshua *NO UNDER 16
Ncube (Zimbabwe)

*NO UNDER 16

DOC VIKELA CARVIN GOLDSTONE

(ZIMBABWE) (RSA)
SAT 6 MAY - STEWARD BANK DAY THUR 4 MAY - NMB BANK DAY
REPS THEATRE UPSTAIRS - 10PM GLOBAL STAGE @ TITP - 10PM

This candid rising star of Zimbabwean comedy brings his Award-winning South African larger-than-life funny guy,
rants about life in Zimbabwe and how it measures up in Carvin, has performed around the globe. He is a frequent
our generally crazy world. His material is both hilarious cruise ship performer making thousands of people
and thought provoking. Performing his debut one-man laugh on a regular basis and is set to bring the funny to
show at HIFA 2017 the Doc is certainly what the HIFA Zimbabwe this HIFA.
ordered.
*NO UNDER 16
*NO UNDER 16

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