Written and directed by award-winning playwright, actor and director, Mncedisi Shabangu, the play will run until November 17. The play tells the story of a village built on the graves of the nine Swazi chiefs who were betrayed by the 10th chief, Malaza, during a battle with the Sothos hundreds of years ago.
Since then, it has been cursed with poverty and famine, and the first daughter from Malaza’s line, Martha, is barren. A tale of betrayal, revenge, conspiracy and forbidden young love, this production has been written and directed in a physical theatre style that draws from African traditions.
It brings in new stage designs the venue has never seen, drawing audiences to a rural setting whilst engaging natural sound, including water, in a captivating way – for example watermelons whose juice imitates blood.
The local cast includes Nothando Nobengula, Getrude Munhamo, Caroline Mashingaidze as well as new faces in theatre including Vusa Dzimasha, Anthony Mazhetese and Eddington Hatitongwe.
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