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Future D. Fidel
Future D. Fidel is a Congolese-Australian playwright. Future Destin Fidel was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and became an orphan at the age of 13. Living with his sister at Uvira on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, he fled across the lake to Tanzania when his village was threatened by soldiers during civil unrest. He spent eight years in Nyarugusu, a Tanzanian refugee camp, before coming to Australia as a refugee in 2005. In Australia, Fidel joined a Kwatamaja (African) Dance Group, participated in acting workshops and with other young refugees formed the Fimbo Boys performing African modern dance and song. He contributed to the community theatre work ''I Am Here'' featuring young people who came to Australia following conflict. Fidel graduated in 2013 as an electrical engineer. ''Prize Fighter (play), Prize Fighter'', his first full-length play, was premiered by La Boite Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre and Brisbane Festival in 2015. Fidel was nominated for Help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Democratic Republic Of The Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo (the last ambiguously also referring to the neighbouring Republic of the Congo), is a country in Central Africa. By land area, it is the List of African countries by area, second-largest country in Africa and the List of countries and dependencies by area, 11th-largest in the world. With a population of around 112 million, the DR Congo is the most populous nominally List of countries and territories where French is an official language, Francophone country in the world. Belgian French, French is the official and most widely spoken language, though there are Languages of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over 200 indigenous languages. The national capital and largest city is Kinshasa, which is also the economic center. The country is bordered by the Republic of the Congo, the Cabinda Province, Cabinda exclave of Angola, and the South Atlantic Ocean to the west; the Cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uvira
Uvira is a city strategically located in the South Kivu Province of the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Covering approximately 16 square kilometers and with an estimated population of 726,000 as of 2024, it borders Bafuliru Chiefdom and Ruzizi Plain Chiefdom to the north, Bavira Chiefdom to the south, and Lake Tanganyika and the Ruzizi River to the east. These rivers form natural boundaries between the DRC and Burundi. Located in the Ruzizi Plain at a low altitude, the city lies between Burundi's Congo-Nile ridge and the Mitumba mountains. It is the economic and transportation hub of the Uvira Territory and is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bukavu. Uvira is distinguished by a robust trade network, fishing industry, and cultural heritage. Uvira has been significantly impacted by long-term conflict and frequent population displacements, which have affected the city and surrounding regions for nearl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika ( ; ) is an African Great Lakes, African Great Lake. It is the world's List of lakes by volume, second-largest freshwater lake by volume and the List of lakes by depth, second deepest, in both cases after Lake Baikal in Siberia. It is the world's longest freshwater lake. The lake is shared among four countries—Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the DRC), Burundi, and Zambia—with Tanzania (46%) and the DRC (40%) possessing the majority of the lake. It drains via the Lukuga River into the Congo River system, which ultimately discharges at Banana, Democratic Republic of the Congo into the Atlantic Ocean. Geography Lake Tanganyika is situated within the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift, and is confined by the mountainous walls of the valley. It is the largest rift lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake by volume in the world. It is the deepest lake in Africa and holds the greatest volume of fresh water on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nyarugusu
Nyarugusu refugee camp ( ''Kambi ya wakimbizi ya Nyarugusu msaka family'', in Swahili) is one of the largest and best-known refugee camps of the 21st century, with around 150,000 refugees. Location Nyarugusu refugee camp is located in the Kasulu District, western province of Kigoma Region, Tanzania, about 150 km east of Lake Tanganyika. Refugees.org site Background Nyarugusu refugee camp was created by the and the Tanzanian government in November 1996 after an estimated 150,000 Congolese from the eastern |
Prize Fighter (play)
''Prize Fighter'' is a play by Congolese-Australian writer Future D. Fidel. The play concerns a talented young boxer, Isa, an orphaned Congolese refugee and former child soldier who has settled in Brisbane, confronting his past as he prepares for a national boxing title. ''Prize Fighter'' premiered at the Roundhouse Theatre in Brisbane in September 2015, produced by La Boite Theatre Company and the Brisbane Festival. The production also played at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney from 6-22 January 2017, as part of the Sydney Festival Sydney Festival is a major arts festival in Australia's largest city, Sydney, that runs for three weeks every January since it was established in 1977. The festival program features over 100 events from local and international artists and inclu .... It was nominated for Best New Australian Work, and the production Best Play, at the 2016 Helpmann Awards. The play is published by Playlab Press. References 2015 plays 2010s Australian play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Boite Theatre Company
La Boite Theatre, founded as the Brisbane Repertory Theatre Society, is an Australian theatre company based in Brisbane, Queensland. La Boite was established in 1925 and is Australia’s longest continuously running theatre company. La Boite is based at Brisbane's Roundhouse Theatre, Australia's first purpose-built theatre-in-the-round, located in Kelvin Grove . The company moved into this venue in February 2004, leaving its former smaller theatre-in-the-round building, the La Boite Theatre Building, in Hale Street, Milton, where it had been since 1972. The theatre's artistic directors have included Todd MacDonald (2015 - 2020) and David Berthold (2008-2014). Courtney Stewart is artistic director. History Establishment and early years (1925-1956) La Boite was founded in 1925, under the direction of British teacher of speech and drama Barbara Sisley and English literature professor Jeremiah Joseph Stable. It was known as the Brisbane Repertory Theatre Society, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival is one of Australia's leading international arts festivals, and is held each September in Brisbane, Australia. Its presence dominates the city for three weeks in September and its line-up of classical and contemporary music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, circus and major public events such as Riverfire attracts an audience of around one million people every year. In 2019, Artistic Director David Berthold transformed the Festival into Australia's largest major international arts festival, presenting more works to more people than any other. History Brisbane Festival was first held in 1996 as a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council, intended to foster the arts. The festival evolved from Brisbane's Warana Festival, first held in 1962 following on from the successful Centenary of Celebrations in 1959. The Warana Festival was an annual Spring extravaganza which included a 2 hour parade through the city streets featuring decora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helpmann Award For Best New Australian Work
__NOTOC__ The Helpmann Award for Best New Australian Work is an award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. The accolade is handed out at the annual Helpmann Awards, which celebrates achievements in musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre in Australia. The award is presented to the author, composer, book writer or lyricist of the production. , the 2019 event was the last one held, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Winners and nominees See also *Helpmann Awards The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001. The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre ... References External linksThe official Helpmann Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helpmann Award For Best Play
The Helpmann Award for Best Play is a theatre award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. The award is for a production of a play, which may be a new work or a revival of an existing work. This is a list of winners and nominations for the Helpmann Award for Best Play. Winners and nominees *Source: 2000s 2010s See also *Helpmann Awards The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001. The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre ... References External linksThe official Helpmann Awards website {{Helpmann Awards P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th Helpmann Awards
The 16th Annual Helpmann Awards for live performance in Australia were held on 25 July 2016 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The Australian production of ''Matilda the Musical'' received thirteen awards including every award for musicals. Griffin Theatre Company's drama ''The Bleeding Tree'' received three awards including Best Play. Brisbane Baroque's production of Handel's ''Agrippina'' received four awards including Best Opera, and Bangarra Dance Theatre's ''Sheoak'' received three awards including Best Ballet or Dance Work. New musical '' Ladies in Black'' was named Best New Australian Work. Winners and nominees In the following tables, winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. The nominees are listed below the winner and not in boldface. Theatre Musicals Opera and classical music Dance and physical theatre Contemporary music Other Industry Lifetime achievement References External links * {{Helpmann Awards, state=collapsed Helpmann Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bembe Language (Kibembe)
Bembe (Kibeembe) is a Bantu language of Congo-Brazzaville The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply the Congo (the last ambiguously also referring to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo), is a country located on the western coast of Central .... It is closely related to Kikongo. Maho (2009) considers Beembe, Kamba-Doondo, and Gangala (or Hangala, Gaangala, Haangala) to be distinct languages. It should not be confused with the Bembe language (Ibembe) spoken in Congo-Kinshasa and Tanzania. References External linksThe Noun Phrase in Kibembe (D54) Kongo language {{Bantu-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stamina Shorwebwenzi , a Finnish heavy metal band
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Stamina may refer to: Biology and healthcare * Endurance, the ability of an organism to exert itself and remain active for a long period of time, as well as its ability to resist, withstand, recover from, and have immunity to trauma, wounds, or fatigue * Stamen (: stamina), the male organ of a flower * Stamina therapy, a controversial alternative medical treatment based on stem cells Other uses * Stamina (horse) (1905–1930), American racehorse *"Stamina", a song by Tech N9ne from '' The Worst'' *Stamina, a constraint system in a number of video games that limits how often the player can attack, run, jump or otherwise exert energy See also * Stam1na Stam1na (pronounced ) is a Finnish Heavy metal music, metal band native of Lemi, South Karelia. Their music is arguably best described as thrash metal with some progressive metal, death metal, death, Alternative metal, alternative and punk rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
