Qaqamba is a vibrant African take on the Cinderalla tale – using theatre, music and dance to tell the story of a young girl. Qaqamba, who is called to be a traditional healer. She lives with her aunt, her mother's sister, who causes her to suffer for issues she’d had with her mother. Her nearest relatives are also not supportive, antagonising her and her gift.
The story follows the string of manifestations of Qaqamba's gifts and, under her late mother's guidance, she manages to win the heart of a prince through the tradition of ukwenzisa. But her gift stands in the way of marrying the prince as she drowns in the river. After her drowning, a ceremony is made that ultimately returns her, and she marries the prince. Qaqamba is a tale of strength for those who are underdogs and whose lives are in the doldrums.
Production Credits
Director: Monde Wani
Dramaturge: Boyzie Cekwana
Writer: Monde Wani
Cast: Yamisa Twatwa,Thandolwethu Kuse, Wandiswa Gogela, Bantu Dama, Samkelo Sintwa, Lerato Makuwa, Sivu Wani
About the Artists
Internationally recognized and respected writer, Monde Wani has presented works in countries like the USA, England, Germany, Scotland and Sweden. In the USA, he participated in the Martin Luther Celebrations and was commissioned by the St Johns and St Benedict University to write a production that was subsequently launched in Minneapolis to rave reviews. He was also commissioned by the South African National Parliament to create a production that promotes the values that symbolize by the logo of parliament and toured nationally from 1993 - 1994 training community theatre artists on how to use theatre to promote voter education.Boyzie Cekwana is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning dancer, choreographer, teacher, curator and director with extensive experience across different different performance styles.
Publicity Info
- Venue: Athenaeum Studio Theatre
- Location: The Athenaeum
- Ticket price: ZAR 80.00
- Programme type: Theatre
- Genre: Theatre
- Duration: 60min
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Ages:
ALL AGES
- Academic or Professional Content