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The historic house that South Africa's national hero Nelson Mandela and his family used to live in from 1946. It is located in Soweto, the black township on the edge of Johannesburg that also has many significant historical connections with the story of apartheid and the struggle against it. And there are a few more points of interest related to that as well in the area other than Mandela's House.
More background info: The founding of the settlements of Soweto goes back to before the introduction of apartheid proper, but was still a result of segregation. It was deliberately created as a residential area for blacks only, to separate them from whites and get them out of white quarters. The collective name Soweto, short for South-West Township, however, wasn't used until the early 1960s.
Small, squat, brick four-room houses (also known as “matchboxes”) were provided in the 1940s, and it was into one of those, originally built in 1945 and located in an area of Soweto called West Orlando, that then 28-year-old Nelson Mandela moved in 1946 together with his first wife. After their divorce he continued living there with his second wife Winnie Mandela from 1958. He was practising law at the time but had also already become a pivotal figure in the ANC's struggle against apartheid. After his arrest and imprisonment (see Robben Island), his family continued living in this same house, even after Winnie Mandela's own exile to Brandfort from 1977.
After the abolition of apartheid when Nelson Mandela was released from prison, he briefly came back to this house in Soweto, if only for just 11 days. He then moved on to a bigger place elsewhere, namely in Houghton (see under Johannesburg). Some of the family stayed on in Soweto, but in 1996, when Winnie and Nelson Mandela divorced, they left and in 1997 Mandela donated the house to the newly formed Soweto Heritage Trust and it was declared a public heritage site. In 2008 the site was temporarily closed and reopened to the public in 2009 after 10 months of comprehensive restoration work.
But back to Soweto as such: during the apartheid era Soweto grew to become the largest black township in South Africa. It was not yet incorporated into Johannesburg (that came only in 2002) but was a separate entity, yet provided the black workforce for white businesses in Johannesburg and the surrounding mines. With well over a million inhabitants it became a low-rise city in itself, yet one with only small houses, like the Mandelas', as well as vast areas of makeshift shacks that were, and still are, actually a shanty town, if not a slum, without electricity or running water.
Soweto naturally also became a hotbed of protest against apartheid and a stage for civil unrest. As such Soweto also became a household name in the West. Especially so after the Soweto uprising of 1976, when students went on strike and marched in protest against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools (a measure intended to further disenfranchise the black population). The police reacted with violence. They opened fire on the protesters, killing at least 176, and injuring over a thousand. Throughout the 1980s, Soweto remained a centre of resistance and, in return, a target of police reprisals.
Besides Nelson Mandela, another key human-rights figure in the struggle against apartheid, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu (see under apartheid and the Apartheid Museum), also had his residence in Soweto, in fact on the same street. He continued living in Soweto even after he'd become archbishop and could have moved to much more privileged accommodation provided by the church. Instead he decided to stay put in Soweto as a sign of solidarity. His house, though not open to the public, has become a firm fixture on tours of Soweto as well.
Another such element is the Hector Pieterson Memorial, which was established in early 1990, and the museum joined it in 2002. It's named after the first victim of the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976 (see above and, again, under apartheid and the Apartheid Museum), a 12-year-old schoolboy, who was shot dead by the police just a few blocks from here.
The cooling towers used to be part of the old Orlando power station, which dated back to the 1930s, though it wasn't completed until 1955. It was a coal-fired power station serving Johannesburg until it was decommissioned in 1998. Most of the plant has been demolished, but the iconic towers were retained. They now serve as giant billboards and you can also go bungee-jumping from a bridge that has been installed between the two towers.
What there is to see: When I went to Soweto it was as part of a longer day tour from Johannesburg, which first (and foremost) included the Apartheid Museum, before we carried on to Soweto.
We entered Soweto at one of the more recently developed affluent parts, where well-to-do black families have built multi-bedroom two-storey houses, often with double garages as well, that wouldn't look out of place in any middle-class residential area anywhere in the West. So it wasn't the expected slum-like look that was my first impression. However, we did carry on to such areas – and ones in between. So we saw both less posh two-storey houses and long rows of workers' hostel housing, and also large shanty-town areas with nothing but the simplest, makeshift shacks built from wood, corrugated metal sheets and cardboard. It's here that the very poorest of Soweto's inhabitants live in squalid conditions still today.
It is also those parts that have given rise to so-called slum tourism … being guided around by locals through these poorest of areas to get a glimpse of the kind of life they lead in these parts. My guide also offered getting us on such a walking tour with a local guide as an add-on to his tour (and at extra cost). However, I felt uncomfortable with the idea, said so, and declined.
I was a bit torn, though, to be honest. On the one hand, going on such a tour would have given me insights on the basis of which I could have evaluated this form of tourism from first-hand experience. So it could have been useful. On the other hand, though, I've spoken out against the inclusion of 'slum tourism' under the banner of dark tourism so often (see also here under beyond dark tourism proper), that I thought it would be hypocritical of me to then jump on such a tour at the first opportunity. I'm still not quite sure if I made the right decision, but I know for certain that I would have felt very uncomfortable with the unavoidable element of voyeurism that necessarily comes with such tours. So from a personal, emotional point of view, I'm happy to have declined, while from a more distanced, pure research point of view I feel I may have lost out on valuable insights. It's a dilemma.
Anyway, we continued to the main stop on our Soweto tour, where we got out of the car and walked, namely up Vilakazi Street, towards Mandela's House. It became instantly apparent that this is tourist central in Soweto. Nowhere in Soweto had I seen so many white people, all tourists, and there were (black) souvenir vendors everywhere so you had to fend off a lot of hassling.
But once at Mandela's House, everything is very orderly indeed. Visitors have to go on a guided tour of the house, which lasts approximately 20 minutes. When it's busy you may have to wait a bit for the next tour to become available, as the maximum number on the tour is 20.
The interior of the house is filled with both original (presumably) furnishings as well as with all manner of Mandela-related memorabilia, from certificates, diplomas, awards and other documents to sculptures, posters and photos from all stages of Mandela's life.
Outside in the backyard stands a symbolic tomb stone with the words “RIP Tata 1918-2013” (“Tata” is one of the many nicknames given to Mandela, this one meaning 'father' in Xhosa). On the back wall of the house you can also still see bullet holes and scorch marks from Molotov cocktails … evidence of troubled times. But today it's a peaceful place (the brisk tourism trade these days notwithstanding).
Incredibly, and uniquely, there's another Nobel Peace Prize winner's house just down the road, namely that of Desmond Tutu (see above and under apartheid). It's said to be the only location in the world where two Nobel laureates lived on the same street. Unlike Mandela's house, however, Tutu's house is not open to the public. But there is a historical marker plaque just outside.
On my tour we also passed the Hector Pieterson Memorial that commemorates the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976 (see above). But we didn't stop to also visit the attached museum. So I cannot say much about that. It's said to feature audio-visuals, testimonies, photos and historical documents illustrating those events and its aftermath. I wish I had known about this before, then I would have asked to visit the place (instead of the slum tour – see above). It would probably have been quite interesting. Shame.
All in all, even though I don't think this visit to Soweto was a massive highlight of my time in Johannesburg, it was still a worthwhile addition to the trip to the Apartheid Museum. Mandela's House, though very small, is certainly a moving and worthwhile spot, and I guess the Hector Pieterson Museum would have been too, had we had time for it. If ever I go back to Jo'burg, I'll try and see it then.
Location: Soweto's location is kind-of in its name: to the south-west of Johannesburg (South-West Township); more precisely the area is roughly 12 km (18 km) from the city centre (by car).
Mandela's House is on Vilakazi Street, number 8115 Orlando West. Tutu's house is just down the road on the corner of Bacela Street. The Hector Pieterson Memorial is a few hundred yards to the north at the intersection of Pela Street and Khumalo Road, while the former cooling towers are south of Orlando East, just off the main road, Nicholas Street.
Access and costs: far from Johannesburg city centre, but tours to Soweto are a well-established feature of the city's tourism industry. Prices vary.
Details: It would be tricky, and not necessarily to be recommended, trying to get to Soweto on an independent basis, though it wouldn't be impossible (as the relevant parts of Soweto are connected to the public transport system). But there are various operators offering guided tours of Soweto. In fact these have become a very common and regular thing with much competition.
Tours vary in length and nature, from half day to full day, and from private, by car, or group tours, including by bicycle. Prices vary accordingly, and widely, from ca. 400 to over 2000 ZAR. So it's best to shop around. For me the Soweto leg was part of a longer day tour of Johannesburg, which had been organized by the operator who I booked my whole 2018 St Helena, South Africa and Zimbabwe trip with, so I can't say what just this single component would have cost on its own.
Admission to Mandela's House, including a 20-minute guided tour, costs 60 ZAR for international visitors (less for students, senior citizens, African Union members and children), opening times: daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (but closed on a few public holidays).
Admission to the Hector Pieterson Museum is 30 ZAR (senior citizens and students: 10 ZAR); opening times: daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (only to 4 p.m. on Sundays).
Time required: Just about half an hour for Mandela's house, and only a few moments for a look at Tutu's house and the cooling towers, but how long the Hector Pieterson Museum would take I cannot say, because I didn't have a chance to go inside, but I would guess under an hour. Add to all that driving and walking time and/or cycling.
Combinations with other dark destinations: Obviously the Apartheid Museum has to be the most fitting combination here. In fact it is en route to Soweto from Johannesburg city centre, so combines geographically/logistically well too.
For more see under Johannesburg.
Combinations with non-dark destinations: see under Johannesburg and the Apartheid Museum.

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the historic house that south africa's national hero nelson mandela and his family used to live in from 1946. it is located in soweto, the black township on the edge of johannesburg that also has many significant historical connections with the story of apartheid and the struggle against it. and there are a few more points of interest related to that as well in the area other than mandela's house.
more background info: the founding of the settlements of soweto goes back to before the introduction of apartheid proper, but was still a result of segregation. it was deliberately created as a residential area for blacks only, to separate them from whites and get them out of white quarters. the collective name soweto, short for south-west township, however, wasn't used until the early 1960s.
small, squat, brick four-room houses (also known as “matchboxes”) were provided in the 1940s, and it was into one of those, originally built in 1945 and located in an area of soweto called west orlando, that then 28-year-old nelson mandela moved in 1946 together with his first wife. after their divorce he continued living there with his second wife winnie mandela from 1958. he was practising law at the time but had also already become a pivotal figure in the anc's struggle against apartheid. after his arrest and imprisonment (see robben island), his family continued living in this same house, even after winnie mandela's own exile to brandfort from 1977.
after the abolition of apartheid when nelson mandela was released from prison, he briefly came back to this house in soweto, if only for just 11 days. he then moved on to a bigger place elsewhere, namely in houghton (see under johannesburg). some of the family stayed on in soweto, but in 1996, when winnie and nelson mandela divorced, they left and in 1997 mandela donated the house to the newly formed soweto heritage trust and it was declared a public heritage site. in 2008 the site was temporarily closed and reopened to the public in 2009 after 10 months of comprehensive restoration work.
but back to soweto as such: during the apartheid era soweto grew to become the largest black township in south africa. it was not yet incorporated into johannesburg (that came only in 2002) but was a separate entity, yet provided the black workforce for white businesses in johannesburg and the surrounding mines. with well over a million inhabitants it became a low-rise city in itself, yet one with only small houses, like the mandelas', as well as vast areas of makeshift shacks that were, and still are, actually a shanty town, if not a slum, without electricity or running water.
soweto naturally also became a hotbed of protest against apartheid and a stage for civil unrest. as such soweto also became a household name in the west. especially so after the soweto uprising of 1976, when students went on strike and marched in protest against the introduction of afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools (a measure intended to further disenfranchise the black population). the police reacted with violence. they opened fire on the protesters, killing at least 176, and injuring over a thousand. throughout the 1980s, soweto remained a centre of resistance and, in return, a target of police reprisals.
besides nelson mandela, another key human-rights figure in the struggle against apartheid, nobel peace prize laureate desmond tutu (see under apartheid and the apartheid museum), also had his residence in soweto, in fact on the same street. he continued living in soweto even after he'd become archbishop and could have moved to much more privileged accommodation provided by the church. instead he decided to stay put in soweto as a sign of solidarity. his house, though not open to the public, has become a firm fixture on tours of soweto as well.
another such element is the hector pieterson memorial, which was established in early 1990, and the museum joined it in 2002. it's named after the first victim of the soweto uprising of 16 june 1976 (see above and, again, under apartheid and the apartheid museum), a 12-year-old schoolboy, who was shot dead by the police just a few blocks from here.
the cooling towers used to be part of the old orlando power station, which dated back to the 1930s, though it wasn't completed until 1955. it was a coal-fired power station serving johannesburg until it was decommissioned in 1998. most of the plant has been demolished, but the iconic towers were retained. they now serve as giant billboards and you can also go bungee-jumping from a bridge that has been installed between the two towers.
what there is to see: when i went to soweto it was as part of a longer day tour from johannesburg, which first (and foremost) included the apartheid museum, before we carried on to soweto.
we entered soweto at one of the more recently developed affluent parts, where well-to-do black families have built multi-bedroom two-storey houses, often with double garages as well, that wouldn't look out of place in any middle-class residential area anywhere in the west. so it wasn't the expected slum-like look that was my first impression. however, we did carry on to such areas – and ones in between. so we saw both less posh two-storey houses and long rows of workers' hostel housing, and also large shanty-town areas with nothing but the simplest, makeshift shacks built from wood, corrugated metal sheets and cardboard. it's here that the very poorest of soweto's inhabitants live in squalid conditions still today.
it is also those parts that have given rise to so-called slum tourism … being guided around by locals through these poorest of areas to get a glimpse of the kind of life they lead in these parts. my guide also offered getting us on such a walking tour with a local guide as an add-on to his tour (and at extra cost). however, i felt uncomfortable with the idea, said so, and declined.
i was a bit torn, though, to be honest. on the one hand, going on such a tour would have given me insights on the basis of which i could have evaluated this form of tourism from first-hand experience. so it could have been useful. on the other hand, though, i've spoken out against the inclusion of 'slum tourism' under the banner of dark tourism so often (see also here under beyond dark tourism proper), that i thought it would be hypocritical of me to then jump on such a tour at the first opportunity. i'm still not quite sure if i made the right decision, but i know for certain that i would have felt very uncomfortable with the unavoidable element of voyeurism that necessarily comes with such tours. so from a personal, emotional point of view, i'm happy to have declined, while from a more distanced, pure research point of view i feel i may have lost out on valuable insights. it's a dilemma.
anyway, we continued to the main stop on our soweto tour, where we got out of the car and walked, namely up vilakazi street, towards mandela's house. it became instantly apparent that this is tourist central in soweto. nowhere in soweto had i seen so many white people, all tourists, and there were (black) souvenir vendors everywhere so you had to fend off a lot of hassling.
but once at mandela's house, everything is very orderly indeed. visitors have to go on a guided tour of the house, which lasts approximately 20 minutes. when it's busy you may have to wait a bit for the next tour to become available, as the maximum number on the tour is 20.
the interior of the house is filled with both original (presumably) furnishings as well as with all manner of mandela-related memorabilia, from certificates, diplomas, awards and other documents to sculptures, posters and photos from all stages of mandela's life.
outside in the backyard stands a symbolic tomb stone with the words “rip tata 1918-2013” (“tata” is one of the many nicknames given to mandela, this one meaning 'father' in xhosa). on the back wall of the house you can also still see bullet holes and scorch marks from molotov cocktails … evidence of troubled times. but today it's a peaceful place (the brisk tourism trade these days notwithstanding).
incredibly, and uniquely, there's another nobel peace prize winner's house just down the road, namely that of desmond tutu (see above and under apartheid). it's said to be the only location in the world where two nobel laureates lived on the same street. unlike mandela's house, however, tutu's house is not open to the public. but there is a historical marker plaque just outside.
on my tour we also passed the hector pieterson memorial that commemorates the soweto uprising of 16 june 1976 (see above). but we didn't stop to also visit the attached museum. so i cannot say much about that. it's said to feature audio-visuals, testimonies, photos and historical documents illustrating those events and its aftermath. i wish i had known about this before, then i would have asked to visit the place (instead of the slum tour – see above). it would probably have been quite interesting. shame.
all in all, even though i don't think this visit to soweto was a massive highlight of my time in johannesburg, it was still a worthwhile addition to the trip to the apartheid museum. mandela's house, though very small, is certainly a moving and worthwhile spot, and i guess the hector pieterson museum would have been too, had we had time for it. if ever i go back to jo'burg, i'll try and see it then.
location: soweto's location is kind-of in its name: to the south-west of johannesburg (south-west township); more precisely the area is roughly 12 km (18 km) from the city centre (by car).
mandela's house is on vilakazi street, number 8115 orlando west. tutu's house is just down the road on the corner of bacela street. the hector pieterson memorial is a few hundred yards to the north at the intersection of pela street and khumalo road, while the former cooling towers are south of orlando east, just off the main road, nicholas street.
access and costs: far from johannesburg city centre, but tours to soweto are a well-established feature of the city's tourism industry. prices vary.
details: it would be tricky, and not necessarily to be recommended, trying to get to soweto on an independent basis, though it wouldn't be impossible (as the relevant parts of soweto are connected to the public transport system). but there are various operators offering guided tours of soweto. in fact these have become a very common and regular thing with much competition.
tours vary in length and nature, from half day to full day, and from private, by car, or group tours, including by bicycle. prices vary accordingly, and widely, from ca. 400 to over 2000 zar. so it's best to shop around. for me the soweto leg was part of a longer day tour of johannesburg, which had been organized by the operator who i booked my whole 2018 st helena, south africa and zimbabwe trip with, so i can't say what just this single component would have cost on its own.
admission to mandela's house, including a 20-minute guided tour, costs 60 zar for international visitors (less for students, senior citizens, african union members and children), opening times: daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (but closed on a few public holidays).
admission to the hector pieterson museum is 30 zar (senior citizens and students: 10 zar); opening times: daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (only to 4 p.m. on sundays).
time required: just about half an hour for mandela's house, and only a few moments for a look at tutu's house and the cooling towers, but how long the hector pieterson museum would take i cannot say, because i didn't have a chance to go inside, but i would guess under an hour. add to all that driving and walking time and/or cycling.
combinations with other dark destinations: obviously the apartheid museum has to be the most fitting combination here. in fact it is en route to soweto from johannesburg city centre, so combines geographically/logistically well too.
for more see under johannesburg.
combinations with non-dark destinations: see under johannesburg and the apartheid museum.


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It's no problem, I'm always wanting more feedback not much goes on in this sub so topics will inevitably be resurrected.
Manhs, thanks for making a video, I'm about to check it out now!
You probably didn't know this, but the necro rule has often been suspended in mod sub-forums and related topics. Although this is kind of eh. Still, probably doesn't make sense to make a new topic for it either.
I did, but I thought it was only suspended in CQ Discussion and Forum Games.
You should upload this to /idgames, a lot of people on these forums neglect to do so and their mods end up disappearing once the link breaks. Plus it'll help it get around more too.
I actually plan on sharing this with the Doom community whenever I get around to doing some edits, and that means possible uploading there. Basically I'm using some texture resources I probably shouldn't be using, so I'll need to replace those somehow. Hopefully that'll happen around the end of May, when school lets up.
True, I can't download The Final Fight because of this.
Wait, is that an actual rule?
IIRC fan projects and early development were exempt at one point but I can't seem to find the post(s) that said so, so I might just be remembering it wrong.
Also one thing I wanted to mention for a while, I gave people a hard time for bumping fan projects, but personally I'm not sure if an official, hard line "no bumping" rule is necessary.
Good news, everyone! I have decided to release a small update for this project! Since version 1, I have created a large number of textures meant to replace ones used from other mods. These include light textures and computer textures. I'm not completely done with the overhaul, but I decided it's been long enough. I also updated the maps with some changes that have been suggested, such as various art-related improvements and monster trap adjustments. For the full changelog, please visit the first post of this thread. Since screenshots are always fun, here are a couple taken to showcase improvements made to these respective areas.
I hope you enjoy the changes made, and as always I'm open to feedback!
Moderators: apologies if this is considered necroing, since this thread is old. If there is a better way to do this, please let me know!
Not necroing. Since it's your mod and your topic, it's fine if you post updates and such.

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it's no problem, i'm always wanting more feedback not much goes on in this sub so topics will inevitably be resurrected.
manhs, thanks for making a video, i'm about to check it out now!
you probably didn't know this, but the necro rule has often been suspended in mod sub-forums and related topics. although this is kind of eh. still, probably doesn't make sense to make a new topic for it either.
i did, but i thought it was only suspended in cq discussion and forum games.
you should upload this to /idgames, a lot of people on these forums neglect to do so and their mods end up disappearing once the link breaks. plus it'll help it get around more too.
i actually plan on sharing this with the doom community whenever i get around to doing some edits, and that means possible uploading there. basically i'm using some texture resources i probably shouldn't be using, so i'll need to replace those somehow. hopefully that'll happen around the end of may, when school lets up.
true, i can't download the final fight because of this.
wait, is that an actual rule?
iirc fan projects and early development were exempt at one point but i can't seem to find the post(s) that said so, so i might just be remembering it wrong.
also one thing i wanted to mention for a while, i gave people a hard time for bumping fan projects, but personally i'm not sure if an official, hard line "no bumping" rule is necessary.
good news, everyone! i have decided to release a small update for this project! since version 1, i have created a large number of textures meant to replace ones used from other mods. these include light textures and computer textures. i'm not completely done with the overhaul, but i decided it's been long enough. i also updated the maps with some changes that have been suggested, such as various art-related improvements and monster trap adjustments. for the full changelog, please visit the first post of this thread. since screenshots are always fun, here are a couple taken to showcase improvements made to these respective areas.
i hope you enjoy the changes made, and as always i'm open to feedback!
moderators: apologies if this is considered necroing, since this thread is old. if there is a better way to do this, please let me know!
not necroing. since it's your mod and your topic, it's fine if you post updates and such.


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We use various databases across the web to consolidate all the information we have on the phone number 7028578343. Any feedback you leave will help others. You can leave feedback with a comment or mark the number unsafe or safe.
GETTING MISSED FROM 5464646. WHAT I HAVE TO DO.

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we use various databases across the web to consolidate all the information we have on the phone number 7028578343. any feedback you leave will help others. you can leave feedback with a comment or mark the number unsafe or safe.
getting missed from 5464646. what i have to do.


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Uzma Hameed is a writer, director and dramaturg in theatre and dance. Victoria is her first collaboration with Cathy Marston and Northern Ballet.
As a child, Uzma took classes in ballet and ballroom dance and subsequently trained in classical Indian Kathak with Alpana Sengupta and Sushmita Ghosh. Having graduated from Cambridge University with a First in Modern and Medieval Languages, she worked as a dancer, actor and arts programmer, going on to form her own theatre ensemble, The Big Picture Company, in 1997. Established in response to the dearth of sophisticated roles for second generation Asian actors, the company also brought together Uzma’s interest in different performance languages and quickly gained a reputation for innovative visual theatre which combined new writing with choreography and film. For Big Picture, she wrote and directed plays such as Prophetess, Taj and A Dark River, which toured extensively around the UK and enjoyed London seasons at The Young Vic, BAC and Riverside Studios.
From 2002-2005 Uzma was Associate Director at Derby Playhouse, where she brought her distinctive cross art form style to productions of Shirley Valentine, Dracula (co-directed with Stephen Edwards), Frankenstein (with former Royal Ballet Principal Sarah Wildor in the role of Elizabeth) and her own controversial adaptation of Schiller’s Mary Stuart, which drew parallels between the threat to Elizabethan England from Catholic Rome, and the fear of Islamist terrorism today.
Uzma also directed for Kali Theatre, led projects at the National Theatre Studio and taught on workshops and courses for a variety of organisations including the LPO and the International Institute of Performing Arts, Paris. Collaborators in her theatre work include: composers Paul Clark (The Clod Ensemble) and Gary Yershon; choreographers Claire Russ and Arthur Pita; designers Leslie Travers, Jon Bausor and Sarah Blenkinsop; and lighting designers Lucy Carter and Chris Davey.
After becoming a mum in 2006, Uzma took a break from theatre and co-wrote a novel The Kinship of Djinns with her sister Ambreen. Recently she has returned to dance as dramaturg to Wayne McGregor on The Royal Ballet’s productions of Woolf Works, Obsidian Tear and Multiverse, and on Company Wayne McGregor’s Autobiography.
She has presented dance programmes for BBC Radio for Schools, been a speaker at Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Royal College of Art and the Woolf 2017 conference, and written for Dance Theatre Journal, Dance Now and Animated. She has served on the Board of the Foundation for Community Dance and was for many years a Trustee of Studio Wayne McGregor.

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uzma hameed is a writer, director and dramaturg in theatre and dance. victoria is her first collaboration with cathy marston and northern ballet.
as a child, uzma took classes in ballet and ballroom dance and subsequently trained in classical indian kathak with alpana sengupta and sushmita ghosh. having graduated from cambridge university with a first in modern and medieval languages, she worked as a dancer, actor and arts programmer, going on to form her own theatre ensemble, the big picture company, in 1997. established in response to the dearth of sophisticated roles for second generation asian actors, the company also brought together uzma’s interest in different performance languages and quickly gained a reputation for innovative visual theatre which combined new writing with choreography and film. for big picture, she wrote and directed plays such as prophetess, taj and a dark river, which toured extensively around the uk and enjoyed london seasons at the young vic, bac and riverside studios.
from 2002-2005 uzma was associate director at derby playhouse, where she brought her distinctive cross art form style to productions of shirley valentine, dracula (co-directed with stephen edwards), frankenstein (with former royal ballet principal sarah wildor in the role of elizabeth) and her own controversial adaptation of schiller’s mary stuart, which drew parallels between the threat to elizabethan england from catholic rome, and the fear of islamist terrorism today.
uzma also directed for kali theatre, led projects at the national theatre studio and taught on workshops and courses for a variety of organisations including the lpo and the international institute of performing arts, paris. collaborators in her theatre work include: composers paul clark (the clod ensemble) and gary yershon; choreographers claire russ and arthur pita; designers leslie travers, jon bausor and sarah blenkinsop; and lighting designers lucy carter and chris davey.
after becoming a mum in 2006, uzma took a break from theatre and co-wrote a novel the kinship of djinns with her sister ambreen. recently she has returned to dance as dramaturg to wayne mcgregor on the royal ballet’s productions of woolf works, obsidian tear and multiverse, and on company wayne mcgregor’s autobiography.
she has presented dance programmes for bbc radio for schools, been a speaker at dulwich picture gallery, the royal college of art and the woolf 2017 conference, and written for dance theatre journal, dance now and animated. she has served on the board of the foundation for community dance and was for many years a trustee of studio wayne mcgregor.


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under are some very simple and straight ahead strategies you should use when searching for low cost airfare or discount airline tickets. with 400 airlines worldwide, we make dipping your toes within the atlantic even easier. no-frills airways comparable to airasia india , goair and indigo provide low cost flights for those searching for a discount. cheapflights is your go-to online destination for reasonable airfare, flight experience, and travel suggestions and inspiration. the airline might have a big sale on flights to a sure city when demand is down, for example.
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my early passion was being a teacher and a coach, and eventually i became a school administrator. following that career, i went directly into sales with a company that furnished new and existing schools. it was during this career that i realized how fulfilling it is to help people acquire what they need and want.
i have watched and admired my sister's real estate career as it has grown into her own thriving business. trina and i have many qualities in common, especially that we love people, we are over achievers, and we value our integrity. i can think of nothing more exciting than working for a person i have loved and respected her whole life.
i have lived in the longview area for over 32 years, the past 16 years on lake cherokee. the lake is an awesome place to live, and it will be an added pleasure to help clients buy and sell property here.
whether you are looking to buy or sell a property anywhere in the east texas area, it would be my pleasure to help you. call 903.918.3074.


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fly to toronto with copa airlines and save a lot of time. through the website copa.com, you can register, book hotels, and rent a car from the comfort of your home.
close to heaven: the cn tower, at over 550 meters high, was the tallest tower in the americas at the time it was built and offers unparalleled views of the city. inside, you can find bars and restaurants.
a world inside one city: toronto is one of the most cultured cities in the world. explore the city’s diversity through its ethnic quarters; such as the chinese district, the greek district, and little italy, among others.
travel around the islands: by means of a short ferry journey, you can get to toronto’s islands. here, you can spend a relaxing day strolling or cycling, taking in the beautiful sunsets from the beaches.
unique sports: enjoy an unforgettable experience watching a true canadian classic, a hockey game. for a little action and adrenaline, go see a toronto maple leafs’ game, the local team.
toronto boasts one of the best public transport systems on the continent. the combination of metros, buses, and trams make it possible to get to any point in the city easily. there is also an extensive network of inter-city trains to take you wherever you want. book your ticket on one of the five flights to toronto that copa airlines offers every week and start benefiting from the convenience, even before you arrive at your destination.


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frothersunite.com has 1,287 daily visitors and has the potential to earn up to 154 usd per month by showing ads. see traffic statistics for more information.
hosted on ip address 87.106.64.181 in germany.
frothersunite.com has an estimated worth of 5,560 usd.


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lowercased: celebrate recovery® is a christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. celebrate recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. it is based on the actual words of jesus rather than psychological theory. it was designed as a program to help those who are struggling by showing them the loving power of jesus christ through a recovery process. twenty five years ago, saddleback church launched celebrate recovery with 43 people; it is now in over 29,000 churches worldwide!


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A non-governmental organisation and pro-democracy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 48 hours to rescind its appointment of Amina Zakari to head its electoral committee for the collation of results.
HURIWA likened the appointment to “match-fixing”, saying it shows clear signs that the forthcoming presidential poll has already been “technically manipulated”, following the choice “of a biological relation of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs. Amina Zakari, to head the core committee to co-ordinate the collation of results of the general election”.
HURIWA has also asked the National Assembly to declare a state of electoral emergency and pass a vote-of-no-confidence in the hierarchy of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
They have also supported calls for dissolution of the election management board and the appointment of a new team of “impartial and patriotic Nigerians to head the electoral umpire and conduct free, fair, transparent and unbiased general election”.
A statement by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and Zainab Yusuf, the group’s National Coordinator and National Media Affairs Director, respectively, read: “We have just ended a six hours long national emergency parley in Abuja of our core national leaders and the leaderships of over 35 non-governmental organisations and our attention dovetailed into the emerging but very extensively ethically damaging national emergency now occasioned by the illegal and immoral appointment of Mrs Amina Zakari, the blood relation of President Muhammadu Buhari, to head the collation of results team for the most strategic national election in Nigeria’s nascent democracy, in which her uncle, President Muhammadu Buhari, is desperately interested in winning a second tenure and is hotly contested by some distinguished Nigerians.

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a non-governmental organisation and pro-democracy group, the human rights writers association of nigeria (huriwa), has given the independent national electoral commission (inec) 48 hours to rescind its appointment of amina zakari to head its electoral committee for the collation of results.
huriwa likened the appointment to “match-fixing”, saying it shows clear signs that the forthcoming presidential poll has already been “technically manipulated”, following the choice “of a biological relation of president muhammadu buhari, mrs. amina zakari, to head the core committee to co-ordinate the collation of results of the general election”.
huriwa has also asked the national assembly to declare a state of electoral emergency and pass a vote-of-no-confidence in the hierarchy of the independent national electoral commission (inec).
they have also supported calls for dissolution of the election management board and the appointment of a new team of “impartial and patriotic nigerians to head the electoral umpire and conduct free, fair, transparent and unbiased general election”.
a statement by comrade emmanuel onwubiko and zainab yusuf, the group’s national coordinator and national media affairs director, respectively, read: “we have just ended a six hours long national emergency parley in abuja of our core national leaders and the leaderships of over 35 non-governmental organisations and our attention dovetailed into the emerging but very extensively ethically damaging national emergency now occasioned by the illegal and immoral appointment of mrs amina zakari, the blood relation of president muhammadu buhari, to head the collation of results team for the most strategic national election in nigeria’s nascent democracy, in which her uncle, president muhammadu buhari, is desperately interested in winning a second tenure and is hotly contested by some distinguished nigerians.


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best new year deals on wordpress hosting till 31st december: we are past black friday and cyber monday however there are some amazing deals on web hosting which are valid till 31st december! we are bringing together these deals for all our readers.
1&1 is a german web hosting company that specializes in budget plans for web hosting. 1&1 is offering up to 80% discount + 1 free domain on their unlimited plan.
ipage offers low-cost web hosting, with plenty of features from its boston-based data centers. ipage is offering similar up to 80% discount + 1 free domain on their essential plan.
fatcow, founded in 1998, is one of my top rated hosting companies. fatcow is offering up to 60% discount + 1 free domain on their wp starter plan.
bluehost is a popular choice among bloggers for low-cost shared hosting. thanks to their cpanel interface, it is one of the most newbie friendly hosting provider. bluehost is offering up to 60% discount + 1 free domain on their basic plan.
the purpose of this article was to bring the best deals which are available on wordpress hosting for starting a new blog.
if you decide to go ahead with bluehost, then you could refer to our earlier article how to sign up with bluehost. i would also recommend you to read our step-by-step guide on how to start a free blog in 6 easy steps. through this guide, you would be able to get your new blog up and running in less than 60 minutes.
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IBM documentation is the best I've seen during my entire career (30+ years).
I agree with you, IBM Redbooks are excellent. I mentioned the Design Guide to several folks and even as a starting point, it's quite good.
I still see it as an ambition of mine to get the opportunity to be involved in the authoring of a redbook.
IBM don't exactly do search very well on any of their websites.
I'm sure you already knew that. Just putting it here for anyone else that may come along and read this.

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ibm documentation is the best i've seen during my entire career (30+ years).
i agree with you, ibm redbooks are excellent. i mentioned the design guide to several folks and even as a starting point, it's quite good.
i still see it as an ambition of mine to get the opportunity to be involved in the authoring of a redbook.
ibm don't exactly do search very well on any of their websites.
i'm sure you already knew that. just putting it here for anyone else that may come along and read this.


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Another amazing couple - we love them - they are hilarious, outgoing, fun, go-getters, laugh ALL the time and sweet as can be. We have been looking forward to this wedding forever - and again feel like we became friends and I want to always stay in touch!!! As I went through their ceremony I couldn't help but smiling at how much Hayley laughed - the pastor was hilarious too!
For their engagement photos - click here: Austen and Hayley Canyon Lake - they are adorable I know.... wait till you see their wedding photos below. I love seeing people casual and then dressed up!
Their PASS site is: Austen and Hayley Pics can be downloaded if you see pics you want! There is also an inexpensive print option using a high quality professional printing company.
Austen and Hayley are from the same town in Washington. When they were 18 they were supposed to be set up on a blind date, but for some reason, it never happened. They ran into each other a few years later in 2009, hit it off and really never looked back. He had plans of moving to Southern California in January of 2010 and as he packed his things (3 months into their relationship) they knew it wasn't the end. After many visits and a lot of thought I followed him 5 short months later. as Hayley writes: Together, we have carved our own path and are accomplishing our dreams one day at a time."
Venue: La Valenica Hotel, La Jolla (I know right??? amazing venue) - the day was perfect - the sun didn't appear too much but actually it was so nice for photos. the water was pretty crazy that day - I am always amazed how the tide changes so much. The sea lions were out in full force!! The whole thing was amazing for their guests. Most people made a weekend out of it and who wouldn't? San Diego is just an amazing place.

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another amazing couple - we love them - they are hilarious, outgoing, fun, go-getters, laugh all the time and sweet as can be. we have been looking forward to this wedding forever - and again feel like we became friends and i want to always stay in touch!!! as i went through their ceremony i couldn't help but smiling at how much hayley laughed - the pastor was hilarious too!
for their engagement photos - click here: austen and hayley canyon lake - they are adorable i know.... wait till you see their wedding photos below. i love seeing people casual and then dressed up!
their pass site is: austen and hayley pics can be downloaded if you see pics you want! there is also an inexpensive print option using a high quality professional printing company.
austen and hayley are from the same town in washington. when they were 18 they were supposed to be set up on a blind date, but for some reason, it never happened. they ran into each other a few years later in 2009, hit it off and really never looked back. he had plans of moving to southern california in january of 2010 and as he packed his things (3 months into their relationship) they knew it wasn't the end. after many visits and a lot of thought i followed him 5 short months later. as hayley writes: together, we have carved our own path and are accomplishing our dreams one day at a time."
venue: la valenica hotel, la jolla (i know right??? amazing venue) - the day was perfect - the sun didn't appear too much but actually it was so nice for photos. the water was pretty crazy that day - i am always amazed how the tide changes so much. the sea lions were out in full force!! the whole thing was amazing for their guests. most people made a weekend out of it and who wouldn't? san diego is just an amazing place.


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Before we draw the curtain on the ongoing series 'Two Brides And A Ring' which ends this week, here's a brief summary of the story so far.
Ebuka, a young man in his early thirties, relocates back to Nigeria from Canada where he had been living for some years.
His mother, in her eagerness to see him settle down with a wife, picks a bride for him- Comfort, the daughter of a close friend of hers.
Before the marriage however, Ebuka meets and falls in love with Ama who is Comfort's very good friend.
Ebuka goes ahead with his marriage plans with Comfort so as not to displease his parents. But he continues with his relationship with Ama, unknown to his wife and parents.
His secret affair comes to light when Ama gets pregnant. His wife and parents insist he breaks up with Ama but he refuses and even brings her to his marital home where they all live in a kind of polygamous arrangement.
Rivalry between the two women lead to constant quarrels, arguments and even fights. With time, Ama had two boys for Ebuka while Comfort was still to have a child after she suffered a miscarriage months after the wedding.
Ama, who feels she should be the only woman in Ebuka's life, begins to scheme on how to chase Comfort out of the house.
She visits a spiritualist who gives her a magic cream that will make Ebuka love only her and hate Comfort.
What next in their story?
Details coming shortly. Stay tuned!
Do have a blessed day!

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before we draw the curtain on the ongoing series 'two brides and a ring' which ends this week, here's a brief summary of the story so far.
ebuka, a young man in his early thirties, relocates back to nigeria from canada where he had been living for some years.
his mother, in her eagerness to see him settle down with a wife, picks a bride for him- comfort, the daughter of a close friend of hers.
before the marriage however, ebuka meets and falls in love with ama who is comfort's very good friend.
ebuka goes ahead with his marriage plans with comfort so as not to displease his parents. but he continues with his relationship with ama, unknown to his wife and parents.
his secret affair comes to light when ama gets pregnant. his wife and parents insist he breaks up with ama but he refuses and even brings her to his marital home where they all live in a kind of polygamous arrangement.
rivalry between the two women lead to constant quarrels, arguments and even fights. with time, ama had two boys for ebuka while comfort was still to have a child after she suffered a miscarriage months after the wedding.
ama, who feels she should be the only woman in ebuka's life, begins to scheme on how to chase comfort out of the house.
she visits a spiritualist who gives her a magic cream that will make ebuka love only her and hate comfort.
what next in their story?
details coming shortly. stay tuned!
do have a blessed day!


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Power BI is powerful, as the name suggests. But it is also confusing. Exactly what what does Power BI mean? There is no simple, single line answer. Let me try. It is a set of new tools to analyze old data in new ways. Today the simplest way to get started it to sign up for a free Power BI subscription and use Power BI Desktop tool to create your reports and dashboards. I have already written an introductory article and published a walkthrough video.
There are two types of charts. First type is a chart which you create to interpret data more effectively. The second type is more common. These charts are blindly created billions of times everyday – why? Because boss wants it that way!
We have been using Pie Charts for decades. Although these are useful for looking at proportions, there are disadvantages. Now, we have a more effective and easier to interpret chart available in Office 2016 – Treemap. What’s more, this chart is available for all devices – including mobile phones!
We have seen how to put data bars in Excel (Bar charts with a difference). These help us compare any value with any other value visually. This helps us understand patterns in the data.
If not used properly, this great feature can lead to confusion and misinterpretation as well. Here are common scenarios and the solutions.

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power bi is powerful, as the name suggests. but it is also confusing. exactly what what does power bi mean? there is no simple, single line answer. let me try. it is a set of new tools to analyze old data in new ways. today the simplest way to get started it to sign up for a free power bi subscription and use power bi desktop tool to create your reports and dashboards. i have already written an introductory article and published a walkthrough video.
there are two types of charts. first type is a chart which you create to interpret data more effectively. the second type is more common. these charts are blindly created billions of times everyday – why? because boss wants it that way!
we have been using pie charts for decades. although these are useful for looking at proportions, there are disadvantages. now, we have a more effective and easier to interpret chart available in office 2016 – treemap. what’s more, this chart is available for all devices – including mobile phones!
we have seen how to put data bars in excel (bar charts with a difference). these help us compare any value with any other value visually. this helps us understand patterns in the data.
if not used properly, this great feature can lead to confusion and misinterpretation as well. here are common scenarios and the solutions.