When it started in 1964, the carnival was a celebration of Caribbean culture but by the 90s it had expanded to include Brazilians and other ethnics groups to better reflect the vibrant London mix.

Sahr Ngaujah, takes the lead in a dynamic performance that draws on all his talents: acting, dancing, singing and musical skills. Having seen one of Fela’s last performances in London, I can say if you were not fortunate enough to catch the real thing, this show is a remarkably good substitute.

Fela was adored both at home and by the Nigerians in exile for his outspoken condemnation of the corrupt government of the time and for the delivery of his political message in fabulous African song and dance. An international cast captured the excitement and had the audiences dancing in the aisles.

To enter Cherkaoui’s world is like entering an enchanted cave peopled with magicians who delight your eyes and ears with wondrous sights and sounds but following the ethos of Tezuka, horrors are also part of the rich pattern.

Manga is a graphic form with no taboos. As Cherkaoui described, "Tezuka’s vision was without prejudice. He allowed everything inside his world." Cherkaoui also trained as an illustrator and seamlessly marries the drawings with the movements. This found particularly strong expression in a martial arts scene; as a punch is translated simultaneously, and excitingly, into the ‘Ka-pow!’ of the cartoons.