We are excited to announce a partnership that blends the spirit of African storytelling with one of the world’s most iconic stages!

Together with the Sydney Opera House, we’re co-presenting the groundbreaking documentary.🎷Soundtrack to a Coup d'État 🌍✨ an evocative documentary by acclaimed director Johan Grimonprez.

Set against the backdrop of Congo's independence, Soundtrack to a Coup d'État intertwines the wave of African decolonisation, the U.S. civil rights movement, and the Cold War, all narrated through the lens of jazz—America’s most unconventional weapon of diplomacy.

Director Johan Grimonprez explores a moment when jazz, colonialism, and espionage collided, constructing a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba.

Join us for a transformative cinematic experience that intertwines jazz, decolonisation, and history.
📅 Date: 25 January - 2pm in the playhouse
🎥 Co-presented by Sydney Opera House & Africa Film Fest Australia.
Tickets available now!
Don’t miss this powerful story of resilience, music, and freedom.