INTSUSA Examines the Impact of SA’s Mining History on Women
Aviwe Dasha in Partnership with The Art Cave and The Market Theatre Kippies Fringe present INTSUSA, a bold storytelling production written and performed by Aviwe Dasha.
Running from 4 – 7 September 2025, INTSUSA is a powerful storytelling drama directed by Sinenhlanhla Mgeyi and Tshepo Matlala. The show offers a deeply personal yet universal exploration of memory, womanhood and the generational impact of South Africa’s mining history.
Through intimate storytelling, song and physical theatre, INTSUSA journeys into how the lives of forefathers who worked in the mines left lasting scars that continue to shape generations of men today. At the same time, it shines a light on the resilience, pain and healing carried by women across time. The production is a searing confrontation of the past and a moving act of hope—an invitation to imagine healing in the present.
First performed at the HerStory Festival (Soweto Theatre, 2022) and later at the Yes Let’s Experimental Festival (2023), INTSUSA has evolved into a landmark work of South African storytelling. It blends theatrical poetry with spiritual elements, asking urgent questions about trauma, memory and community renewal.
Aviwe Dasha is a graduate of The Market Theatre Laboratory’s prestigious full-time performance programme, where she refined her craft in theatre and the performing arts. During her training, she collaborated with celebrated theatre practitioners such as Mongiwekhaya (SkullKandy) and Nondumiso Msimanga (Theatre Think Tank), gaining invaluable experience in diverse creative processes.
A dynamic and versatile performer, Aviwe’s talents span both acting and movement. Her passion lies in pushing the boundaries of storytelling and creating bold, innovative work through international collaborations.
Most recently, from January to March 2025, she directed Threads as part of the National Children’s Theatre’s Young Director’s Festival, further establishing her as an artist with both performance and directorial vision.
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Kippies Fringe is an initiative of The Market Theatre, curated by Art Cave.
The Market Theatre is a Division of The Market Theatre Foundation, an agency of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.
For media enquiries, please contact Bongiwe Potelwa (Publicist at The Market Theatre Foundation) at bongiwep@markettheatre.co.za or (011) 832 1641.