{"id":2892,"date":"2018-07-06T17:23:56","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T16:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thecritter.co.za\/?p=2892"},"modified":"2020-03-31T19:52:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T18:52:25","slug":"j-bobs-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thecritter.co.za\/?p=2892","title":{"rendered":"J. Bobs Live \u2013 Location Lekeyshini Lokasie: It\u2019s blind"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jefferson Tshabalala aka J. Bobs. Image supplied.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alright my chommies, you\u2019ll need to head to J. Bobs Live \u2013 Location Lekeyshini Lokasie<\/em> to understand that headline\u2026 or if you already do, then you know to go, mos.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll cost you one pinkie and two tigers, and in return you\u2019ll experience a whirlwind Township Tour like no other.<\/p>\n

Get your gameface on neh, sort your Mzanzi lingo; and prepare to play.<\/p>\n

Two teams compete. The timekeeper\u2019s clock ticks. The game? Each team representative must figure out the word on the screen they can\u2019t see, by piecing together their teammates\u2019 clues on how to sound it out.<\/p>\n

We shout and gesture, break it down and find ways to explain\u2026 ways to communicate\u2026 find ways to work around our different understandings and uses of language.<\/p>\n

Hmmm\u2026 if we can do it in the game, we can do it in real life, not?<\/p>\n

We mightn\u2019t always be successful but we South Africans will at least have a laugh trying. We\u2019re on the spot, we\u2019re vulnerable, we\u2019re exposed, but also, we\u2019re all having fun. Together. Playing and collaborating.<\/p>\n

J. Bobs Live<\/em> is sketch-show, skit-show comedy. You\u2019ll have a great time. But behind the fun, the games aren\u2019t arbitrarily thought up \u2013 there\u2019s purpose behind each one \u2013 like revealing the art of communication and its necessity, or recognising the creativity in an unofficial \u2018kasi language spoken by the country\u2019s majority.<\/p>\n

Preconceptions and misconceptions are played with too. How many times have you been into the township? That township tour doesn\u2019t count, hey. Cue the whities listing all the times they \u2018went in\u2019. And the reasons why. No one checks with the black team members how many times they\u2019ve \u2018been in\u2019. But when a white girl can Gwara Gwara \u2013 and well \u2013 everyone\u2019s surprised!<\/p>\n

With my white perspective\u2026 JaNeh, J. Bobs Live<\/em>, forces ypipo to face and admit what we don\u2019t know about a massive part of our country. There\u2019s no place to hide ignorance here.<\/p>\n

J. Bobs is a tough taskmaster; he keeps us in check. But the crowd as participants determines the overall experience. Sorry J. Bobs, I reckon we weren\u2019t a particularly good crowd \u2013 some of us a bit old (perhaps) and we were few, too. I can imagine the uncappable energy in that Hangar venue if it\u2019s even half full.<\/p>\n

Jefferson Tshabalala (J. Bobs), has cleverly found a way to allow us to discover in our actions and (lack of) knowledge, where our country measures up in social cohesion. But we\u2019re able to take away our own unique experience too \u2013 be it a fun night out, or a revelation about the language you do or don\u2019t speak, or a booster shot of love and appreciation for our unique South Africa.<\/p>\n

Shot a lot, J. Bobs.<\/p>\n

J.Bobs Live \u2013 Location Lekeyshini Lokasie is on tonight (06.07) at 21.00 and tomorrow (07.07) at 17.00 & 21.00. Click here<\/a> for more information and bookings.<\/em><\/p>\n

Credits:
\nFeatured Artists: Jefferson Tshabalala, Phillip Dikotla, Rethabile Mothobi, Nontobeko Mkhatswha
\nCompany: Kiri Pink Nob
\nCinematography: Gomotso Morobe
\nDramaturge: Nicholas \u201cPule\u201d Welsch
\nTechnical Advisor: Emil Lars<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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