It is said that when you are born in
Africa, Africa is born in you. A continent of great promises, it is the place
where we can be ourselves and the place where we can remake ourselves in the
image of our dreams, Africa. It is a land full of rich culture, traditions,
beliefs and hopes. Africa is our home.
This is the premise that underpins Ukuzinza, a vibrant Playhouse Company
dance production created for the Playhouse Dance Residency which will run in
the Playhouse Drama from May 23 to 26, 2019.
The brainchild of noted South African
choreographer, Mzokuthula Gasa, Ukuzinza
- meaning ‘rooted’ or ‘grounded’ in English - features a company of 10 dancers.
The production marks something of a homecoming for Durban-born Gasa, who now
lives in Cape Town, following a five-year stint working in England.
He is excited to be working with the
Playhouse dancers on the new show, which has a running time of one hour. It
will feature music composed by Elvis Sibeko among others, with lighting
designed by Bamanye Yeko.
Ukuzinza runs in the Playhouse Drama Theatre from May 23 to 26, as part of
The Playhouse Company’s 2019 New Stages Festival.
Tickets R80 (public performances) and R30
(schools performances on May 23 and 24 at 10h00). Show times on May 23, 24
& 25 at 19h30 and on May 26 at 15h00. There is an age restriction of 13
years. Booking is through Computicket on 0861 915 8000, online at
www.computicket.com.
For further particulars with regard to
other New Stages shows, log onto www.playhousecompany.com or call 031 369 9540
(office hours).
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