Hatched: A Rich Tapestry
A bare back under a spotlight, distanced from us, exposed but strong. Another back to us, this body stands busy at an easel, casually bopping to a beat and softly … Read More
Month: June 2018
The Borrow Pit: Jemma draws blood
The director of a mediocre musical designed to entertain rather than challenge its audience berates the actors during rehearsal. A little dictator of the stage, he lashes them for small … Read More
Profile: Dikakapa – sacred dust and fresh dirt
In an extraordinary moment, innovative young residents of Sharpeville, descendants of the township which changed the course of history in South Africa, have brought an award-winning piece of theatre to … Read More
Profile: The Little Prince – clearly with the heart
One of the world’s most beloved children’s books for adults, The Little Prince, is being put on stage at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown by The Market Theatre, which … Read More
Profile: Dream balances the tears and laughter
Dream is a play dedicated to all the missing children in South Africa. It promises to make you cry, and to make you laugh, and to make you do both … Read More