Sibikwa plays to be staged in August
Sibikwa Arts Centre will be showcasing two plays in August - "Uhambo" and "So Where To?".
“Uhambo”, which was first presented in 1997, is an inspiring epic tale about a boy’s adventure during a vibrant, yet conflicting time.
It is seen through the eyes of of Mzamo, a scared and vulnerable teenage boy, born in the 1950s in the Eastern Cape, who takes the audience back to the time he was 14 years old.
His journey involves travelling to Johannesburg to find his parents, and ultimately becomes his journey into manhood.
“Uhambo” will be presented in association with the State Theatre.
“So Where To?” is a passionate play about the anguish and sorrow of three young pregnant women, for whom motherhood is hardened by prejudices of apartheid.
It is set in 1988, against the background of the state of emergency and oppressive police action.
The play examines the fate of the three women, from similar backgrounds, who are all expecting their illegitimate babies in a Daveyton maternity ward.
All the cast members are from Sibikwa’s Saturday Arts Academy, and include a parent, Sipho Manzini, known for his television roles in ”Scandal” and ”Isibaya”.
The Sibikwa Arts Centre is inviting schools to book for their pupils to watch the plays.
The productions are suitable for learners from Grade Seven upwards.
“So Where To?” will be staged on August 8, 9 and 10, at 3pm, at Sibikwa.
“Uhambo” will be shown towards the end of August.
To book tickets and for more information contact Sibikwa Arts Centre on 011 422 4359.
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