Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1147 - 14/5/2026
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1) Watch Dog
Michael Bullivant's laptop was stolen and he has no complete record of various mailing lists. If you are no longer receiving Academy newsletters and wish to be put back on the mailing list, please send a note to music@gatorzw.co.uk 2) Editorial
The New BULAWAYO CBD 3) Condolences, Births, Deaths and Marriages Hannah Mouat Our love and prayers go out to David on the tragic passing of little Hannah. Sippy Halsted Phillipa (Sippy) Halsted beloved wife of the late Eugene Halsted, daughter of the late Benjy and Micky Williams. Sippy and Eugene had four children - Garda, Craig, Andrew , and Kate. So sadly missed by all. Her passing will sincerely affect our Bulawayo Community. Jillian Wild. 23/05/24 The day you left us , the bird song became softer. The wind calmed and treasured memories formed a carpet of autumn leaves. You were embedded in so many of our lives Through music , song and love. Just as each passing day cannot be replaced So your radiant presence will remain ever lost In a world searching for joy and peace. Your piano's at home and at the Academy Remind us of a precious time gone by. Always missed : Allan Paul G. Beckett passed on in 2022 in Wolverhampton, UK, during the time of Covid. The details thereof were very slow in being released. Paul grew up at the top of Rhodesia near the Zambezi River. He worked in Zimbabwe and Zambia. He was a kind, well-spoken and humourous man. 
4) Notices and Events ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 WhatsApp: 0782 946 086 E-mail: zam@gatorzw.co.uk The Academy's new term begins on Monday 18 May. The Nest Cafe is open for all Academy events and throughout the day. THURSDAY 14 MAY AT 6.30 P.M. HER MAJESTY MRS.BROWN After the death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) withdraws from public life, so the court appoints a former servant of the prince, John Brown (Billy Connolly), to help her recover from her grief. Brown's unorthodox ways and disdain for protocol draw the queen out of her shell, and the brash Scot becomes her sole confidant. However, their growing closeness causes a stir as scandalous rumours begin circulating about the exact nature of their relationship. - A rich character study that features exceptional acting and superb cinematography. It's one of the year's best films. [Tri-City Herald] - Judi Dench and Billy Connolly are a wonderfully regal double act in this perceptive blend of fact and fiction. [Radio Times] - Terrific performances make it a must-see. [Shadows on the Wall] Admission: $3.00 THURSDAY 21 MAY AT 6.30 P.M. A LATE QUARTET For 25 years, the Fugue, a string quartet, has wowed music-lovers with its skilled performances. However, as the musicians prepare to celebrate the milestone season together, cellist Peter (Christopher Walken) drops a bombshell on his comrades: he has Parkinson's disease and must soon retire. In the fallout from the shocking announcement, competing egos clash, long-simmering resentments bubble to the surface, and marital infidelity rears its ugly head. A shining gem of a movie. [Rolling Stone] A Late Quartet is visually and musically rich. But above all there are the performances, individually and as an ensemble, and they're pitch perfect. [London Evening Standard] It may not sound like a scintillatingly good time at the movies, but actually it is. [Toronto Star] Admission: $3.00 FRIDAY 22 & SATURDAY 23 MAY AT 6.30 P.M. MORNINGSIDE MUSIC BRIDGE Canadian-based Morningside Music Bridge is a ground-breaking programme, started in 1997 when Founder and Executive Director, Paul Dornian, then Director of Calgary's Mount Royal University Conservatory, met Andy Chan, who would become Board Chair of the Morningside Music Bridge Foundation. The pair visited China's Shanghai Conservatory together and invited two young musicians back to Canada for a summer of study and performance. The visit, and that summer programme, inspired the establishment of the Morningside Music Bridge, which, in its 30-year history, has brought together more than 1000 talented musicians from around the world and launched several careers. As part of its 30th Anniversary Celebrations, Morningside Music Bridge is bringing a small group of faculty and alumni to Bulawayo to perform and teach. Paul Dornian said that 'For our 30th anniversary we wanted to do something really special, and when it was suggested, we do concerts in Zimbabwe, home of Morningside Bridge student, Emma Price, we thought what a great idea! It is our first performances in Africa, and we are so excited to work with these four exceptional young artists again, as well as with outstanding local professional musicians and music students from Zimbabwe.' The visit will culminate in two concerts, Soundscapes: A Musical Collaboration. In addition to the performers from Morningside Music, the concert on Friday 22 May will feature several of Bulawayo's best musicians including Pardon Gwiriri, Tich Makalisa, Vusi Ndebele, Vuyi Sax, Mischek Ngorima and Akin Chariga as well as the Whitestone Choir with Christiane Price and the Girls' College Choir with Jeanette Delport. The programme will range from Ghana Blues, Bonse Abba, Something Just Like This, Fly away, Tula Tula and Rhythms of Africa to music by Gershwin, Handel, Hugh Masekela and Rossini! The programme on 23 May will feature the Morningside performers as a quartet and in various solo settings and will include the world premiere of a new work by Vusi Ndebele. The group comprises Emma Price (cello, Zimbabwe), Amaryn Olmeda (violin, USA), Emad Zalfagheri (viola, Canada) and Mohammad Alsheik (piano, Palestine) and the programme will include: Handel/Halverson: Passacaglia in G minor Scarlatti: Sonata in A major, K.24 Vaughan William: Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' Paganini: La Campanella Chopin: Etude Op. 25, No.7 in C sharp minor Faure: Papillon ("Butterfly"), Op. 77 Carlos Simon: Between Worlds Milhaud: Scaramouche Vusi Ndebele: Piano Quartet Schumann: Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 Admission each evening: $5.00. All proceeds will go to support music education in Bulawayo. THEREAFTER Thursdays 28 May, 4 & 11 June - Chernobyl Friday 5 June - Marie-Antoinette Thursday 18 June - Lagaan [released 15 June 2000] ALLIANCE FRANCAISE Friday 15th May - 5pm - 5 USD The Show will be hosted by Brendon Mbofana , an alumni of Last year's Inagural Edition. The event, currated by Frank Chirisa, will feature comedians Mekayla (high school student), Trust K (Harare), Panashe, Tha Archi Bishop who are Varsity students, Mbongeleni & Christian. "Stringed Moments" with Barbs. Thursday 21st May - 5pm - free entrance, wine offered The Stringed Moments project is inspired by the lived experiences of Barbs, which range from surviving cervical cancer, endometriosis, a hysterectomy, a divorce, abuse, cardiac arrests and even living with an autoimmune disease. Each challenge came with its own set of lessons, but she's continually seen the power that comes with redefining and rebuilding your identity on your own terms. She has made it her life work to create space for this transformation for those searching for a better way to be, and Stringed Moments is a manifestation of that purpose. Bold Dialogue is an intuitive wellness platform that facilitates healing, ignites hope and brings the possibility of boldly living a life that honours your passions and dreams. "We work with women across Africa, equipping them with the support, mentorship and tools required to transcend trauma in order to truly operate from a place of excellence" states Barbs. Point of Contact: Barbara Kamba-Nyathi Role: Healer Coach Speaker Cell Number: +263 783 180 802 Email: bolddialogue@icloud.com https://www.bolddialogue.co.zw "The Pit" Comedy workshop with Ble Mutandwa from Monday 18th to Thursday 21st May What is The Pit The Pit is a comedy showcase hosted by Ble Mutandwa, built on the idea that great performance is earned through preparation, discipline, and creative growth. What sets it apart is its foundation: every performer must go through a five-day intensive workshop before stepping onto the stage. The Workshop At the core of The Pit is a five-day holistic training program designed to develop well-rounded creatives across disciplines. Participants apply via a Google Form and are enrolled into a structured program covering: Mental Wellness - building confidence, resilience, and stage presence Intellectual Property - understanding ownership and protection of creative work Brand Placement - learning how to position yourself as a marketable creative Creative Writing - developing strong, original material A $10 subscription fee contributes toward transport and stationery. "The Words Matter Show" by SoxThePoet. Friday 29th May- 5pm - 5 USD, wine offered The Words Matter Show is a free-expression platform that aims to harness the power of words to break down communication barriers and foster understanding. It focuses on poetry and spoken word, as these mediums allow for deep exploration and expression of thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences. Performances will be conducted by WeCre8te Afrika before a 1 hour open mic. SoxThePoet, the currator of this event, is a spoken word artist from Zimbabwe. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE Our mailing address is: contact.bulawayo@afzim.org
5) Bulawayo News
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