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ZemQadini

Theatre / Princess Alice

ZemQadini is an narrative inspired by the war that happened on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal in 1998, just four years post-apartheid, when the eZembeni community and emaQadini community were fighting over the physical placement of the Chief. The war of mind is rarely spoken about, specifically as to how it collects and stores realities, and what kind of engagement does this memory have with a wounded body? What happens when a body is not fit to hold memories?
This is physical piece, using storytelling to survive being disowned by the mind.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Credits

Writer – Sboniso Msimango
Director – Philisiwe Twijnstra
Producer – Bongani Mbatha

Cast
Bhekani Shabalala
Bongani Mbatha

Stage Manager
Simphiwe Khumalo

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Bongani Mbatha (Actor, Producer, Writer, Director)
Mbatha previously delighted audiences in All Gone!, Maluju Zulu, Skungpoomery, Spice n Stuff, Ngicela Uxolo, Sophiatown and his award-winniing performance in Sweetie Darling, as well as his appearance in a strong of TV ads. He also appeared in Uzalo, Imbewu, Durban Gen and many Mzansi Magic Dramas.

Bekhani Shabalala (Actor, Mentor, Director, Teacher)
Shabalala has appeared in many theatre works, including Macbeth, Sleepwalking Land, Sitting Around the Fire, Horse Shoe, Boom Gate, and Just for You. He also appeared on the drama series Ukhakhayi as Chief Biyela, Bay of Plenty, eHostela S1, Durban Gen, as well as on Mzansi Magic films like Who’s the Father and Grade 133 and One Time Pin. Currently he is making waves on Imbwe as Deacon Bhekisa every night at 21h00 on ETV.

  • Venue: Princess Alice
  • City: Makhanda
  • Location: Princess Alice Hall, 18D African St, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139
  • Ticket Price: R60.00
  • Genre: Theatre
  • Duration: 50 mins
  • Ages: ALL AGES
PRINCESS ALICE
June 24, 2023   10:00 - 10:50
PRINCESS ALICE
June 25, 2023   16:30 - 17:20
PRINCESS ALICE
June 26, 2023   14:30 - 15:20
PRINCESS ALICE
June 26, 2023   20:30 - 21:20