Man in in a beret holding a sign with Nelson Mandela's face, surrounded by newspaper clippings and images of people
Dullay Family Archives
  • The House Stage, University of Plymouth

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This is a true story of love, exile, and freedom fighting. The year is 1978. South Africa's apartheid machine is grinding all in its path. Nelson Mandela is in his 17th year on Robben Island. A young activist teacher, the late Prithiraj (Pritz) Ramkisun Dullay, believed that teaching is a subversive activity and lived out his belief in truth and freedom from fear. As a consequence of his fight against oppression, Pritz, his wife Mala, and their daughters Simmi and Sureka had to flee for their lives to Denmark. There, they pursued their contribution to the struggle until Mandela was freed and they could return to South Africa. 
Using family photo archives and diaspora performance aesthetics, The Decolonial Salon, in this work-in-progress, explores insights into resilience, hope and the transformative power of resistance that can blossom from the trials of exile and the enduring battle for justice. 
Facilitated and Produced by Patrice Naiambana in association with Simmi Dullay 
Following the Performance there will be a post-show discussion with Simmi Dullay. 
Performers
Sumaiya Chaudhray
Patrice Naiambana
Musician
Ric White (sax, flute, live sound design)
Indian Classical Vocalist
Harshita Koushik
Composed, Facilitated and Produced by Patrice Naiambana
Date: Wednesday 9 October 2024
Time: 19:30 – 20:45
Venue: The House stage
Ticket information: £10, £7 concessions, free to University of Plymouth students 
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