Award-winning and artistic director of the Market Theatre James Ngcobo directs the South African revival of The Brothers Size for a limited season until February 28.
The Market Theatre has chosen this poignant and captivating production to celebrate Black History Month. For so many African Americans, the month is an opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge black excellence.
It’s also a time for reflection on the work that still needs to be done and brings out the motivation to always strive for greatness that lies beyond our current circumstances.
The Brothers Size is a story about two brothers Ogun Size played by Nhlakanipho Manqele, who is named after the spirit of iron and labour, and Oshoosi Size played by Katlego Chale, the younger brother named after the spirit of the forest and a wanderer.
Elegba, played by Marlo Minnaar, arrives as a friend of the brothers who come to stir the pot and provoke additional discord between the brothers, aptly named after the spirit of chaos and the god of the crossroad.
The show explores brilliantly the complexities of brotherhood, devotion and freedom. It also features mighty speeches that are captivating in their ability to capture the brotherly relationship. Several poignant moments are articulated exclusively through movement.
Oscar Award writer Tarell Alvin McCraney is one of the most talented and significant writers in the United States. Tarell is the chair and professor in the Practice of Playwriting at the School of Drama and is the Yale Repertory Theatre Playwright-in-Residence.
He is also a member of Teo Castellanos/D-Projects Theater Company in Miami, a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble and co-wrote the 2016 film Moonlight, based on his own work In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, for which he received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Audiences will be treated to flights of poetry, music, dance and West African mythology combined in a contemporary tale that explores the tenuousness of freedom and the need to belong somewhere, to something, to someone!
The Brothers Size is a brilliantly haunting, poetic and magical portrayal of brotherhood!
Performance times will be from Tuesday to Saturday at 19:00 and Sunday at 15:15. Ticket prices for Tuesday to Thursday are R90, R150 for Saturday and R130 for Sunday.
To make block bookings and discounts, contact Anthony Ezeoke on 011 832 1641ext 203 or 083 246 4950.
