Darlington Michaels

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Darlington Michaels TVSA [1]

Biography

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

He joined Gibson Kente’s company as a teenager. He performed in How Long?, I Believe, Beyond a Song and Mama and the Load.

Together with McIntosh Khoale, Michaels formed a group called Melisizwe Community Theatre.They wrote, directed and acted in The Eye (1982).

Michaels appeared in Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena at the State Theatre (1983).

He has appeared in a number of TV shows, including: Chandies, Gaz'lam, How to Ruin Christmas, Isidingo, The Road, Vula Vala.

Sources

Andile Xaba. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.

https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=3087

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