TWAWSI – THE WORLD AS WE SEE IT…

The world we once knew is becoming one we have yet to understand...

Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding…
Redefining Dance of the African Diaspora with a contemporary outlook, ACE dance and music’s bold new double bill presents two powerful, contrasting visions of our world today, told through exhilarating and emotive breathtaking physicality – what are you willing to die for?

Rooted in the realities faced by millions across the globe, Serge Aimé Coulibaly captures the chaos of conflict. Driven by a fierce soundscape and fusion of African and contemporary dance, shattered world’s surge with athleticism and endurance – a testimony to human resilience and courage.

In stark contrast, Vincent Mantsoe’s work takes you to a distant place; travelling to far flung corners of the earth, where spirituality and harmony shape everyday life.

Two choreographers with extraordinary heritage and seven diverse dancers re-write the rules and embody a state of unity and deep connectedness rarely seen in our divided world.

TWAWSI offers a luminous oasis of coexistence – the world as we see it…

Autumn Tour 2026/2027

 

Date Venue Tickets
19th September 2026 Bell Square, Hounslow On Sale Soon
6th October 2026 BCDH On Sale Soon
14th October 2026 Theatre Royal Winchester On Sale Soon
16th October 2026 Heywood Civic, Rochdale On Sale Soon
20th October 2026 Hackney Empire, London On Sale Soon
3rd November 2026 The Drama Studio, Sheffield On Sale Soon
17th November 2026 Warwick Arts Centre On Sale Soon
27th January 2027 CAST, Doncaster On Sale Soon
2nd February 2027 Corn Exchange, Newbury On Sale Soon
20th February 2027 Theatr y Werin, Aberystwyth Arts Centre On Sale Soon
2nd March 2027 Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury On Sale Soon

Cast and Creative Team

Artistic Director
Gail Parmel MBE

CEO
Ian Parmel ,MBE

Associate Director
Iona Waite

Choreographers
Serge Aimé Coulibaly & Vincent Mantsoe

Lighting Design
James Mackenzie

Scenographer
Eve Martin

Costume Design & Maker
Heidi Luker

Production Manager
James McArthur

Senior Producer
Juliet Thomas

Rehearsal Director
Kennedy Junior Muntanga

Dancers
Georgia Collier, Camila Di Aloi Fandos,
Lihle Mfene, Mthoko Mkhwanazi,
Thabang Motaung, Vuyelwa Phota,
Sarah Santos