THE HORSESHOE (Drama)
The moving story of two young men who make the difficult decision to leave their
families and go into exile. After the reach the border they realise that things are not
what they seem, and the struggle is almost over. When they return home, their
paths diverge and while one man seems to fall into a life of luck, the other is left
wondering what passed him by. "Passionate, energetic delivery of a poignant story"
Cue.
Performed by Bheki Khabela and Bhekani Shablala, and created with Sduduzo
Kawula. 55 minutes. Age 14 and up.
Wednesday 11 January, 8 pm
COMRADE BABBLE (Satire)
A political satire inspired by the rise and fall of Brett Kebble, a New South African
randlord of mythic proportions, who proved to be one of our most formidable
fraudsters, and orchestrated his own murder. The performance sees
Kebble/Babble’s return from the dead in order to present the “truth” of his life.
Written and directed by Allan Kolski Horwitz. Performed by Renos Spanoudes and
Lebohang Motaung. 80 minutes. Age 16 and up.
Thursday 12 January, 8 pm.
BIG BOYS DON'T DANCE (Dance/comedy)
An award-winning comedy play that takes the audience on a wild journey of
stereotypical male behaviour and extraordinary, highly entertaining dance routines.
This incongruous recipe makes for a unique and fantastic experience that the entire
family will enjoy. Directed by Vanessa Harris and performed by Bradley Searle and
Ash Searle. 60 minutes. All ages.
Friday 13 January, 6 pm.
MISTERO BUFFO (Satire/ physical theatre)
Andrew Buckland brings a wonderful adaptation of Nobel-Prize winner Dario Fo’s
controversial work, which combines the grotesque comedy of the Italian medieval
performance traditions with razor-sharp contemporary satire. The play criticises the
repressions of religious institutions and landowning classes throughout history.
Written by Dario Fo (translated by Ed Emery). Adapted and performed by Andrew
Buckland. 60 minutes. Age 16 and up.
Friday 13 January, 8 pm
I-PUPPETi (Children’s theatre)
i-Puppeti is a fun and frolicking show for primary and pre-primary
children, that explores the many types of puppets and puppetry, including
sock, hand, stick, string, shadow and giant puppets. Written by Clinton
Marius (writer and creator of Lotus FM's hit daily comedy soapie, Lollipop
Lane, and the multi-award winning stage production The Fantastical Flea
Circus), this story teaches children the valuable lessons of selfacceptance, friendship, listening to parents, eating healthily, exercising,
how damaging bullying can be, and that anything is possible if you put
your mind to it. i-Puppeti stars two of Lollipop Lane's much-loved
performers, Shika Budhoo (The Fantastical Flea Circus, Shika-land, Spice
'n Stuff, Jimbo) and Mpume Mthombeni (Tin Bucket Drum, Amagamma
Amathathu, Brer Rabbit & Friends, Godspell), and is directed by Clinton
Marius.
60 minutes. All ages.
Saturday 14 January. 10 am
BRU (Physical theatre / comedy)
Bru takes the pursuit of happiness to the surreal levels of the extreme. Join two
surfer dudes as they escape the purgatory of the concrete jungle of Jo’burg in search
of the freedom of the waves. This fun romp is a high-energy physical theatre fusion
with a pair of talented young actors.
Written and directed by written and directed by Josh Martin. Performed by Sandi
Dlangala and Mikey Frederick von Bardeleben. 50 minutes. Age 12 and up.
Saturday 14 January, 6pm.
THE SLAP KOEJAWEL & OTHER TIT BITS (comedy)
This absurdly funny and touching play brings two great actresses of stage and
television together .The action finds two stressed-out actresses, of a certain age, in a
tatty dressing room, preparing for the first preview of a new South African play... a
work not without its problems! Can they pull it off without losing what's left of their
marbles?
Created and performed by Annelisa Weiland and Vanessa Cooke. Directed by
Robert Whitehead. 55 minutes. Age 16 and up.
Saturday 14 January, 8pm.
MEET BRO SIX-TWO (Drama)
A hard hitting play that gives insight in to the high rate of unemployment in South
Africa. An energetic, intense and intimate physical performance. Written and
Directed by the Samson M. Mlambo, and performed by Wiseman Mncube.
Mentored by XXXX. 50 minutes. Age 16 and up.
Sunday 15 January, 2pm.
DANCING ON MY GRAVE (Drama)
A moving family drama with comic elements that deals with the themes of death,
mourning and the role of family in peoples’ lives. This Dutch play comes fresh from
winning best production and best actress awards at the Festival International de
Théâtre in Morocco.
Created by Malou van Sluis and Denise Lukkenaer. Directed by Ferry Spigt.
Sunday 15 January, 4pm.
LES PIGEONS (Physical theatre / comedy)
This physical theatre piece takes a startling look into the underground world of
ornithological communism, from within the minds of two in-patients. Wit and excellent
comic timing characterise this interrogation into the uselessness of military
interventions in times of change. Created and performed by Ryan Mayne and
Tristan Jacobs. 45 minutes. Age 14 and up.
Sunday 15 January, 6pm. (Closing performance, followed by awards ceremony)
MUSHO WITH A TWIST
3 DOUBLE-BILLS FROM THE TWIST THEATRE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TWIST 1: Saturday 15 January, 12pm
Life in Pictures (Drama)
A journalist uncovers a deadly secret that exposes a criminal gang-lord. His faithful
henchman has no choice but to turn on the man who he thought was his protector.
Created by Uthando Lwabaqulusi with Bheki Mkhwane; based on an original script
by Themba Mkhoma. 30 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
Township Life (Drama)
A vibrant song and dance performance that looks at life in the township of
KwaMashu.
Created by the Ubuntubesizwe Theatre Group with Jerry Pooe; based on an original
script by Ayanda Mkhize. 30 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
TWIST 2: Saturday 15 January, 2pm
Milk Factory (Drama)
Lies, deception and dynamite: This is a tale of people adapting to a way of life that is
not what they are used to. How do we deal with change when it is an unstoppable
force?
Created by Emuhle All Artists with Bongani Baai and Debbie Lutge; based on an
original script by Simphiwe Vikalahle. 30 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
A Bull Called Bhahlangane (Drama)
The story of brothers who come together for their father’s funeral. A tale of
corruption, power and brotherly love, all focused around the father’s prize bull,
Bhahlangane.
Created by Big Brotherhood productions with Neil Coppen and Edmund Mhlongo.
30 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
TWIST 3: Saturday 15 January, 4pm
Strokes of Society (Drama)
A moving tale of a father and daughter who is not his own child. This story brings
together many of the tragic consequences of society’s anti-social behaviours
including, rape, abuse, and HIV and AIDS.
Created by Siyakha Performing Artists with Themi Venturas; based on an original
script by Zwai Mgigima. 30 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
Seed (Drama)
A father leaves his family to work in the city – he comes back with a strange fruit
which his wife plants ... so that the whole family can feed from the tree. This
allegorical tale explores the notion of migrant labour and HIV and AIDS. Created by
Umsindo theatre Group and Vice Motshabi; based on an original script by Amy
Jephta.
30 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
MASTERCLASS
Physical theatre performer Tristan Jacobs will conduct a master-class for actors on
Monday 16 January from 9.30 am until 12.00 at The BAT centre. Free for PANSA
members. R 30 for others. Bookings essential: on 031-2014750
All Musho Festival performances are at the Catalina Theatre: Contact 031-3056889
All shows R 50 per ticket
PANSA paid-members special price R 30
OAPS and children under 12 R 30
Special all-day ticket on Saturday / Sunday - R 100 per day
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