Future D. Fidel
Future D. Fidel is a Congolese-Australian playwright.
He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and became an orphan at the age of 13. Living with his sister at Uvira on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, he fled across the lake to Tanzania when his village was threatened by soldiers during civil unrest.[1] He spent eight years in Nyarugusu, a Tanzanian refugee camp, before coming to Australia as a refugee in 2005.[2]
In Australia, Fidel joined a Kwatamaja (African) Dance Group, participated in acting workshops and with other young refugees formed the Fimbo Boys performing African modern dance and song. He contributed to the community theatre work I Am Here featuring young people who came to Australia following conflict.[3]
Fidel graduated in 2013 as an electrical engineer.[1]
Prize Fighter, his first full-length play, was premiered by La Boite Theatre and Brisbane Festival in 2015. Fidel was nominated for Best New Australian Work and the production was nominated for Best Play at the 2016 Helpmann Awards.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Boxing play helps refugee contend with past". Radio National. 2015-11-03. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ^ Currie, Christopher (2015-09-05). "Prize fighter Future D. Fidel packs a punch". The Saturday Paper. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ^ Bozoky, Jessica. "Future D. Fidel: The Prize Fighter". scenestr.com.au. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ^ "2016 Helpmann Award Nominations | Stage Whispers". www.stagewhispers.com.au. Retrieved 2016-12-04.