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Rap and music theatre piece will premiere at Manchester international festival
The actor and musician Riz Ahmed is bringing the world premiere of a new piece to this year’s Manchester international festival, which melds rap music and theatre, and will explore his complicated relationship with Britain.
The world premiere of The Long Goodbye – which will be Ahmed’s first appearance at the festival – is described as a “close-up look at the breakup of a toxic relationship with the country you call home”, and will feature new songs from the actor. Continue reading...