Category: Theatre
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Percy Mtwa talks “Art”
Playwright and Actor Percy Mtwa, spoke to students during the run of world renowned play, Woza Albert, on a number of topics during a workshop. In this excerpt, he discusses his take on the meaning of “Art”.
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Theatre | Marabastad The Musical
Marabastad The Musical, is an enthralling musical theatre production that fuses beautiful singing, vibrant movement of contemporary and fusion jazz dance complimented with an authentic art of both traditional storytelling and acting. The musical directed by Marlon Khoza is set to premiere on the 4th of June up to the 6th of June.
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South African State Theatre & Ster-Kinekor Launch New Partnership to Premiere Theatre Shows In Cinemas
South Africa’s biggest movie exhibitor, has entered into a new partnership with the largest theatre complex in Africa, that will see theatre productions now premiering at their cinemas worldwide, starting from June.
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[Watch] Theatre : Mosadi Poo | #TheatreShowOfTheMonth :June
Mosadi Poo, is the story of a woman who is arrested for murder, she took action against disquiet, deceits, famine and abuse. This woman has changed the rules of the game, she inverted her own rules now the huge board game (life) has chewed her and spit her off. She is now forced to learn…
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[Events] Theatre | The Tragedy of Samuel Omunye
The much talked about, most anticipated and most awaited play of 2021 is coming to the theatre near you. The Tragedy of Samuel Omunye is showing at the Tin Town Theatre from the 22nd May 2021 until the 30th May 2021.
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Call For Auditions | 1976 The Musical: Actors•Dancers•Singers
Durban music school has opened auditions for a musical that aims to commemorate the 1976 Soweto uprising where many youth took to the streets to protest over racial injustices.
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Artist Profile: Azah Mphago
In this week’s edition we feature musician Azah who’s the musical director of the show “Khwezi – Say My Name”, currently showing in State Theatre Pretoria. The show is directed by Napo Masheane & choreographed by Luyanda Sidiya and is scheduled to showcase until 12 August 2018.
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DEAR OLIVER TAMBO
The Dear Oliver Tambo project is a blend of music, drama, and poetry that tells the story of a young girl obsessed with knowing about Oliver Tambo and using Tambo’s charisma to effect change in her community. The story pays tribute to many known and unsung heroes of the South African struggle for liberation.
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Vuka Machel
“… Vuka Machel is in terms of the genre, a political play, but it cleverly uses humour to disguise its naked, and not so overt political nature and agenda. That way, it is easy to enjoy.
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Fela & The Kalakuta Queens
Fela & The Kalakuta Queens last show at The South African State Theatre. The Musical is a demonstration of the rich cultural heritage that Nigeria is blessed with. The play, which tells the story of legendary musical icon and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, reveals the sensational life of the Queens of Kalakuta and unmasks common…