INALA at House of Sisters Grimm

INALA: A South African Music and Dance Residency in London’s West End

Grammy-nominated performance + intimate staging + bar and gallery experience

Performance Information

Show: INALA
Venue: House of Sisters Grimm, Ground Floor & Basement, 23-25 Eastcastle Street, London W1W 8DF
Duration: 55 minutes
Booking until: 2 August 2026
Regular schedule: Wed–Fri 7:30pm; Sat 4:00pm & 7:30pm; Sun 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Ticket range: £20–£210
Exclusive discount code: ORANGE35
Included with ticket: entry to the iGOLI fine wine and cocktail bar and the onsite multimedia art gallery

Highlights

A Grammy-nominated music and dance production
Previously performed at the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Variety Performance, and Hampton Court Palace
An intimate showcase of Zulu rhythm, harmony, movement, and South African stage energy
Music co-created by Joseph Shabalala and Ella Spira MBE, with original choreography by Mark Baldwin OBE
Relaunched with a new South African singer-dancer cast and narration by Ndaba Mandela
A full cultural night out combining live performance, wine, and immersive visual art

If you are looking for a London night out that goes beyond a standard theatre booking, INALA is a striking choice. Rather than relying purely on plot, it works as a powerful live encounter built through music, rhythm, movement, and atmosphere. In this close-up setting, the audience is brought into direct contact with the pulse of South African performance traditions.

Originally premiered in 2014, INALA features music co-created by Joseph Shabalala, founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Ella Spira MBE, with original choreography by Mark Baldwin OBE. In its current London residency, the production returns with a new cast of South African singer-dancers and spoken-word narration by Ndaba Mandela, giving the work both renewed immediacy and a strong sense of legacy.

What makes this experience especially distinctive is that it expands the meaning of a theatre visit. Your ticket is not only for a 55-minute live performance, but also includes access to the iGOLI bar and the onsite multimedia art gallery. The result is a more complete cultural evening: arrive, take in the atmosphere, explore the space, and then step into a performance charged with song, movement, and emotional intensity.

For audiences drawn to music-led storytelling, cultural depth, and a more memorable West End experience, INALA offers something refreshingly different. It is equally suited to theatre lovers, visitors seeking a stylish London evening, and anyone curious about South African music and dance presented with intimacy and impact.

Weekly Schedule

Regular Performances

📍 House of Sisters Grimm, London
Wednesday – 7:30pm
Thursday – 7:30pm
Friday – 7:30pm
Saturday – 4:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday – 4:00pm & 6:00pm

Please check the official ticketing page for the latest availability before booking.