Oct 18—22, 2023
The Book
of LifeHope & Harmony from Rwandan Voices
Volcano Theatre & The Woman Cultural Centre / From Canada & Rwanda
Get ticketsHope, harmony, and a vision of peace from Rwandan voices.
In 2019, a group of Rwandan and Canadian artists came together in Kigali to develop a show about recovery from trauma. Combining original music from Ingoma Nshya—Rwanda’s first ever women’s drumming group—an extraordinary collection of letters written by ordinary Rwandans, the wisdom of Kiki Katese, and a story about talking animals, the profound result is called The Book of Life.
As Kiki Katese explains: “We still have the possibility of undoing the genocide in some small way, to bridge the hole that’s been left, not with bones or the clothes they wore when they died, but with their lives. The dinners. The lovers. The dates. The joy. How do we undo the un-undoable? We let them live again.”
At a time when our world is racked with tragedy, hatred and struggle, The Book of Life offers real, tangible hope, unlocking life after trauma, and finding a humane way forward. Join us this fall for this remarkable show with its sights set on a more just and peaceful future.
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Venue
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
219 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02116
Dates
Oct 18, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023
Tickets on Sale
Single tickets are available now along with Group Sales and Season Packages.
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1 hour 25 mins
Ages 6+
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Accessibility
Audio Description – Sunday, Oct 22 @ 2pm
Please Note
Masks are Strongly Encouraged.
“Miraculously life-affirming”
— Fest Mag, Edinburgh
“Heartfelt and hopeful”
— The Wee Review, Edinburgh
“Terrifically enrapturing”
— The Reviews Hub, UK
“An extraordinary performance”
— London Theatre 1
“A glorious dance of life”
— The Herald, Glasgow
“Magnificent”
— The Scotsman, Edinburgh
“A sweet-tempered testament to the power of story.”
— ✭✭✭✭ — The Guardian
“Katese is intensely charismatic”
— Louis Train, Broadway World