Kosie House of Theatre and The Market Theatre presents Somewhere on the Border Writer: Anthony Akerman Director: André Odendaal Designer: Kosie Smit The horrors of a lost generation will be brought into stark relief when Somewhere on the Border, written by Anthony Akerman and directed by Andre Odendaal, is presented at the Market Theatre from 10 January to 12 February. The play was written by Akerman while in exile, intercepted in the post and banned as a publication by apartheid censorship because the language was considered “offensive” and the...
The Market Theatre, by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Plays Limited, London, presents presents Yellowman Back by Popular Demand Following its phenomenal success at three South African Arts Festivals and a tour of Holland, acclaimed US playwright Dael Orlandersmith’s compelling love story, Yellowman, returns to the Market Theatre. Director Lara Bye once again confirms her passion for powerful storytelling with this explosive two-hander, beautifully and unforgettably brought to life by David Johnson and Mwenya Kabwe, who won a Fleur Du Cap for Best Actress for her role as Alma. Yellow...
SOLD OUT UNTIL 5 FEBRUARY 2011 NEW SEASON FROM 12 MARCH 2012 The Market Theatre, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, presents Woza Albert! Written By Percy Mtwa, Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon. Starring Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu and Hamilton Ntokozo Dlamini. Directed by Prince Lamla. Woza Albert! is one of the plays for which South African theatre is best known internationally. Its physical style of storytelling was to inspire and influence theatre companies around the world – and it is one of the best examples that define South African theatre in all its vibrancy, innovation and huma...