Elephant of Africa

by Nicholas Ellenbogen and Theatre for Africa. An improvised play utilizing mime, mimetic sounds, dance, songs, storytelling and minimalist techniques to address the extinction of the elephant and other animals. First performed at *1992, then toured the country. Toured abroad before playing at the Wits Theatre and the National Arts Festival in October 1992.

Performed at the Wits Amphitheatre. Elephant of Africa was created by Nicholas Ellenbogen and directed by Nicholas Ellenbogen and Craig Freimond. Cast included: Phillipa de Villiers, Gideon de Wet, Rubdiego Dzwane, Nicholas Ellenbogen, Christopher Goetsch, Brendan Grealy, Thomas Hall, Macks Papo, Tex Teixeira, Bongani Zindela.

Sources

Elephant of Africa theatre programme, 1992.

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