Mark Dornford-May
DORNFORD-MAY, Mark (1955- ) is a British-born South African theatre and film director. [1]
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Biography
Born in Yorkshire and brought up in Chester.
He is married to the opera singer, actress and writer Paulina Malefane. Their daughter is actress Chumisa Dornford-May.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
As producer
Dornford-May has been attached to three production companies in South Africa:
- Dimpho di Kopane (co-founded with musical director Charles Hazlewood, 1999)
- Isango Portobello (co-founded with producer Eric Abraham, 2006-2010)
- Isango Ensemble (co-founded with Paulina Malefane (2011-)
As director
2000: The Mysteries – Yiimimangaliso (Spier Festival in collaboration with Broomhill Opera Company).
2001: U-Carmen ((Dimpho di Kopane))
2002: The Beggar's Opera (Dimpho di Kopane)
2004: The Beggar's Opera (Dimpho di Kopane)
2005: U-Carmen eKhayelitsha (film)
2007: The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo (Isango Portobello)
2008: The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo (Isango Portobello)
2010: The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo (Isango Portobello)
2013: Unogumbe – Noye’s Fludde (film, Isango Ensemble)
2015: Breathe Umphefumlo (film, Isango Ensemble)
Other productions for Isango Ensemble (dates unknown) include: The Snow Queen, Der Silbersee, A Christmas Carol – iKrismas Kherol, Aesop’s Fables, La Boheme – Abanxaxhi, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists – Izigwili Ezidlakazelayo, Venus and Adonis, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Man of Good Hope, SS Mendi – Dancing the Death Drill and St. Matthew Passion.
He also produced and directed the film: Son of Man (Isango Ensemble).
Sources
https://amp-worldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Treemonisha_Info-Deck.pdf
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