Duduza – Indlunkulu Theatre Productions is bringing art back into the lives of Duduza residents.
“We are a very talented and skilful community, yet art on our shores is slowly fading.
“Hence, we took it upon ourselves to reintroduce art and provide a platform to groom future artists,” says director of Indlunkulu Theatre Productions Vuyani Mhlaba.
The Duduza Resource Centre will come alive on June 29 with a musical show with performances from local artists.
The show will kick-off at 12noon, locals are encouraged to buy tickets at R50 per person.
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The non-profit organisation (NPO) was formed on July 5, 2017, to create a platform for local artists and individuals who have an interest in performing arts.
The NPO provides training in music, dance, poetry, drama and theatre production.
Artists are empowered with professionalism skills, equipped with entrepreneurial skills and how to market themselves within the industry.
Ntokozo Bube (23), who specialises in choral, traditional and gospel music, from the Indlunkulu Theatre Productions says: “The benefits of being part of this production is that it keeps me away from drugs, peer pressure and alcohol.
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“Those who are unemployed it keeps preoccupied and gives you something productive to do.”
Meanwhile, local artists are invited to be part of the NPO.
Vuyani says one of the challenges they encounter is lack of funding and sponsorship, but they remain positive about the work they do.
