Celebration in Soweto

To celebrate the Soweto Theatre’s 10th anniversary this month, it has put together a programme of poetry, comedy and music from the thespians who have graced its stages in the past decade.

The Soweto Theatre, which boasts state-of-the art architecture with its three gleaming cubes, one red, blue and yellow, situated in the heart of the emerging Jabulani commercial node, is set to mark the anniversary with an array of special insights into the history of this monumental theatre.

In the last decade, the theatre has hosted legends like Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Sello Maake ka Ncube, Dr Hugh Masikela, Blondie Makhene, Sipho Hotstix Mbuse, as well as award-winning artists, from Zakes Bantwini, Thandiswa Mazwai and Mzwakhe Mbuli to Sibongile Khumalo.

The festivities will kick off on Friday, 27 May, with the Soweto Comedy festival, featuring J-Boogy, Pele Pele, Kedibone Mulaudzi and Zicco Sithole.

The following day is Africa Day Groove with performances by renowned artists from SJava, Nomfundo Moh, Peanut Butter and Jam, Malcom Jiyane, Bcuc, Crazey Black Dudes, The Brothers Move On, Nathi B, DJ Mofaya and many more.

The weekend closes on Sunday, 29 May, with Soweto’s much-loved Seven Colour Sundays.

Come through and feed your senses.

– Citizen reporter