Senzo Mthethwa returns to Catalina Theatre in award-winning one-man show.The Boolulu Uncle – a charming original true story about a young Zulu boy growing up with an Indian family in Reservoir Hills - was an instant Musho Festival theatre hit in January when it won the 2010 Musho Audience Award. This was followed by a successful run in March at Catalina which is about to host the production in a month-long return season.
An original South African comedy / drama directed by Kumseela Naidoo, it is jointly devised and written by her with Koobeshan Naidoo and Senzo Mthethwa. Mthethwa stars in the one-man show which depicts his own life story to date.
The show sees Senzo Mthethwa, as himself, contemplating writing his life story and deciding where to start, what anecdotes to include and what to leave out. Fragments of stories emerge with Mthethwa playing all the characters who have influenced his life. Mthethwa is well-integrated into the Indian family and community which have adopted him. He attended an Indian school, went to Sunday service at the temple, has learned to play the tabla and can recite poetry in Tamil.
A subtext to the piece is Mthethwa contemplating his identity and place in life – comfortably fitting into both cultures but not 100% belonging to either. This is a uniquely South African story which could no doubt be re-told in a million different permutations.
Shika Budhoo – Musho Festival reviewer commented: “In search for a unique identity Senzo reveals the struggles, smiles and often confusion that he went through growing up. A truly gifted performer with a distinctive South African story! First standing ovation of the festival, well done Senzo!”
The Boolulu Uncle runs from June 18 until July 18 at Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf in Durban with performances from Thursday to Friday at 20h00, Saturdays at 17h00 and 20h00 and Sundays at 14h00 and 18h00. Tickets R65 (R40 concessions / matinees R40.
Bookings through Thandeka on 031-305-6889 or email tsibisi@mweb.co.za Tickets now available online at www.strictlytickets.co.za / 073 725 7381 or at www.catalinatheatre.co.za or www.goingplacesSA.co.za / www.goingplacesSA.com
The producers are offering performances as fund-raisers providing corporates and organisations with the opportunity to fund-raise at special discounted shows. Tickets can be purchased at hugely reduced prices and re-sold at a profit to benefit charities and NGOs. The Catalina Theatre is still functioning thanks to the generosity and support from Rainbow Chicken who supports the venue; National Arts Council and Ethekwini Municipality who support productions.
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