Johannes Radebe ‘Freedom Unleashed’ The Peacock Theatre, London, Sat 8th April 7.30pm

[Mandy Kent]

An open letter to Johannes Radebe

Dear JoJo
Your show Freedom was fabulous! I came on Saturday night. What a wonderful atmosphere in the theatre.. pure magic on stage and everyone loving you ! Your talented fellow dancers and the exceptional singers helped create the high production value but it was your story, your life, your talent and you were beautiful. With best wishes 
Mandy

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The above letter was something I felt compelled to write after experiencing the sheer joy of watching JoJo dancing. This show begins with his back story, the South African township, the boy who stood out because he just wanted to dance and not play football, the bullying, the tears. But then the teacher who saw him, understood him, nurtured him….

African rhythms, African costumes are the initial theme. The superb voices of Duane-Lamonte O’Garro and Ramelo were interspersed with the dance routines giving us the enjoyment of their vocal talents and giving the dancers time to change .

JoJo also came on stage several times with a microphone to talk to us, to thank his team, to explain his life and how much ‘Burn The Floor’ and the Strictly family have meant to him … he and we became quite emotional!

 

The second half was where the Strictly influence was most pronounced: pop routines, jazz routines, a Lion King moment and then the Heels ! First JoJo , then all the men and girls in heels, sassy and sexy and fantastic!

This show is touring the world, if you get a chance to go, you will love it. 

 

 

[Mandy Kent]