DUT students to bring Shakespeare’s work to life

DUT Drama Studies presents its annual isiZulu production, USiza – an adaptation of Shakespeare’s great tragedy, Julius Caesar – at the Courtyard Theatre at DUT. It runs from 1 to 8 March under the direction of Siza Ka Mnisi Mthembu, with choreography by Mdu Mtshali and translated into isiZulu by Sabatha Ngcobo.

DUT Drama keeps the tradition of Shakespeare alive by consistently interrogating the playwright’s universal and timeless writings and enduring themes in regular contemporary and new productions which have toured internationally and have been staged in English and isiZulu.

This cast of 50 second-year students is led by Nduduzo Ncwane in the titular role, as uSiza, with Mark Antony (Antoniyasi) played by Vuyolwethu Biyela who takes centre stage to avenge Siza’s death. The conspirators are led by Cassius (Kheshisi) played by Mthobisi Mkhwanazi and Brutus (Blutha) played by Sfundo Nzuza.

This adaptation is set somewhere in South Africa, using the fractious political context of the country as a worthy backdrop to the drama.

Tickets cost R50 for adults and R20 for students with student cards. Advance bookings can be made through Busisiwe Mqadi on 031-373-2810 or email Busisiweem@dut.ac.za – or tickets can be purchased at the door.