Eccentric play not for the thin skinned

17 Jan 2012 in Uncategorised
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Written By Percy Mtwa, Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon
Starring Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu and Hamilton Ntokozo Dlamini
Directed by Prince Lamla
Season: Tuesday 10 January to Sunday 05 February 2012

Tales of the black experience during the apartheid era are often delivered in two extremes. Either heart wrenching tales of brutality or illustrous celebrations of culture and unity that strengthened an oppressed community. This 26 scene, action play is a pot roast of acoustic theatrics, blunt expose and collaborative brilliance.

This historic classic returns to the Market fusing the extremes of satire and drama. The duo expertly exchange characters and anecdotes to chronicle the numerous tales of the ordinary working class black South African. Although seeing two shirtless black men for over an hour was a bit disturbing, their sincerity and commitment to their roles was admirable.

At first glance the play appears hap hazard and obnoxiously tangled, but what lies in the core of the narrative is a bitter truth of the hopes and ambitions of an oppressed people who question the premises of religion, politics and social inequalities. Also its a moving ode to the revival of the kings and queens of black history. A powerful piece of expression, this play both unsettles convention and delights an unsuspecting audience.

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