New Wits production comes to life at The Market Theatre
JOBURG – Wits drama in partnership with Market Theatre Foundation are proud to present Kgafela oa Magogodi's satirical play Chilahaebolae.
Set to run at the Barney Simon Theatre at the Market Theatre from 19 to 27 May, Chilahaebolae is the allegorical tale of Phokobje, a jackal who sets out in search of his long-lost friend Mpja, a dog.
He soon discovers that things are not as they once were.
What follows is a theatrical tale that taps into the Basarwa tradition of subversive storytelling. The antics of these animal proxies take the audience on a journey packed with laughter and adventure while opening a window into a neo-colonial world.
Paul Noko plays the role of Phokobje and Mpja is played by Sibusiso Mkhize. The other dramatic arts students in the production include Zimkhitha Mohlabeng who plays Katse, Motho is played by Abongile Matyutyu, Nolitha Radebe plays the character of Mokotoi and Nakesa Ndou plays Phiri.
Young pianist Zipho Mokoena plays The Zookeeper and fourth-year dramatic arts student Shane Veeran is The Circus Master, Joel Leonard is the Butcher and Siphosam Kamwendo is in the role of the Fashion Designer.
“Three years ago we decided to find new and exciting ways to partner with Wits University, collaborating on productions presented by our laboratory and their drama department,” said James Ngcobo, artistic director of the Market Theatre Foundation. “In the last three years, we have curated a work from Wits for the mid-year slot. We have also created a space for their students to come in as interns in the different departments at the Market.
“As part of the conversation that we programme here, that features some of the best in our industry, Wits is always the first institution that we invite to participate in a moment where we engage each other and dissect concepts together. We aim to make sure that in the coming years we nurture this relationship.”
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