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Directed by [[Standard Bank Young Artist]] award winner for 2023 [[Billy Langa]], and performed by students of the [[Market Theatre Laboratory]], ''[[Mehlala]]'' is an engaging blend of storytelling, music, and choreography, ensuring an unforgettable experience that celebrates our heritage while illuminating the path to our collective future. | Directed by [[Standard Bank Young Artist]] award winner for 2023 [[Billy Langa]], and performed by students of the [[Market Theatre Laboratory]], ''[[Mehlala]]'' is an engaging blend of storytelling, music, and choreography, ensuring an unforgettable experience that celebrates our heritage while illuminating the path to our collective future. | ||
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Revision as of 14:27, 18 July 2024
Mehlala is a play created by the by the Market Theatre Laboratory.
Contents
The original text
Mehlala. A journey weaving together the rich tapestries of personal family legacies and community narratives, offering a captivating glimpse into the heart of South Africa's complex history. Through the innovative fusion of documentary and verbatim theatre techniques, we invite you to explore the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped our nation's past.
Directed by Standard Bank Young Artist award winner for 2023 Billy Langa, and performed by students of the Market Theatre Laboratory, Mehlala is an engaging blend of storytelling, music, and choreography, ensuring an unforgettable experience that celebrates our heritage while illuminating the path to our collective future.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2024: Presented by the Market Theatre Laboratory at the National Arts Festival. Director: Billy Langa; Assistant Director: Lucky Gxubane; Assistant Movement/Choreographer: Andile Mgeyi; Dramaturge: Roberto Pombo; Research Facilitator: Cherae Halley; Sound and Lights: Sibusiso Ndumdum; Stage Managers: Kgothatso Selepe and Gofaone Bodigelo; Costume: Mashoto Makgalemele and Sonia Vicky Mayor; Set/Design: Langalibalele Mathuthu and Nolwazi Qwabe. Cast: Andile Mgeyi, Brooklyn Lottering, Gofaone Bodigelo, Kgothatso Selepe, Langalibalele Mathuthu, Mashoto Makgalemele, Nolwazi Qwabe, Rethabile Matang Chikasha, Sechaba Makhoti, Nomvelo Xaba, Sonia Mayor, Thabile Shazi, Yangintsikelelo Klaas.
Sources
https://tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za/en/events/5/mehlala
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