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 2025

 

Date Venue Tickets
25th September 2025 Midlands Arts Centre – ‘TWAWSI’ PREMIERE – Birmingham Book Now
26th September 2025 Midlands Arts Centre – Birmingham Book Now
10th October 2025 Dance East – Ipswich Book Now
16th October 2025 New Adelphi Theatre – Manchester Book Now
21st October 2025 Malvern Theatre – Malvern Book Now
8th November 2025 Riley Theatre – NSCD – Leeds Book Now
14th November 2025 The Place – London Book Now
15th November 2025 Bijlmer Parktheater – Amsterdam On Sale Soon
16th November 2025 Bijlmer Parktheater – Amsterdam 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