Afronauts

An all-ages, high-flying collision of circus, theatre, and space adventure.
It’s 1964. The world’s superpowers are caught in the heat of the space race, but they’ve been joined by an unlikely contender… Zambia.
Edward Mukuka Nkoloso, visionary and risk-taker, set out to send Africa’s first astronauts into the cosmos. His crew? A young girl, two cats, and a missionary. His rocket? Aluminium, ambition, and sheer audacity.
Wake The Beast and Circus Zambia launch you into a story of dreamers, daredevils, and impossible possibilities. This astonishing all-ages show comes alive with breathtaking acrobatics, theatrical spectacle, and irresistible heart.
It’s a true story of hope, courage, and the kind of audacity that can take you all the way to the moon… or at least make you believe you could.