Mercy Madonna Of Malawi is an African spin on the singer's controversial adoption of four-year-old Chifundo Mercy James.

The 50-year-old singer is played by African actor Robert Magasa who dons a blonde wig and pointy bra for the role.

Award-winning director Toby Gough, a close friend of singer Kylie Minogue, describes the show as a "modern day African 'Annie'".

He said: "There are those very much against the adoption. Others say they would want to be in an orphanage when Madonna came to call because they would want to live a luxurious life.

"There is no real answer to whether Madonna should or should not have been allowed to do this but it makes for good drama."

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