Howick playwright excited to debut new musical
Howick actor, writer and filmmaker, Makhubalo ‘Cuba’ Ikaneng, is looking forward to the first performance of his new musical, Welcome to Bafaziland – The Musical, at the Jambo Art Centre in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday, April 20 at 2 pm.
Blending satire and poignant storytelling, the production aims to cast light on South Africa’s post-apartheid state and in particular on how women have fared since 1994.
“The musical confronts pressing issues, such as unemployment, poor service delivery, an ailing education system and widespread poverty,” says Ikaneng.
“My main vision with this work is to create a theatre production, with broad appeal that caters to everyone. I’m interested in making popular theatre that tells stories of real people tacking real issues that affect ordinary people every day.”
Performing in Welcome to Bafaziland are Mxolisi Ngcobo, from Sweetwaters, Mpilwenhle Zondi, from Albert Falls, Nompilo Gama, from Sweetwaters, Nomfundo Majozi, from Sweetwaters, Senelisiwe Mzobe. From Foxhill, and Sphamandla Xaba, from Mafakatini.
Tickets are R100 (R50 pensioners and pupils). To book phone 064 095 9013.
There will also be a performance at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site on April 27 at 3pm. Tickets are available from Pick n Pay and Webtickets.
• To keep up to date with the production of Welcome to Bafaziland, like the Facebook page or email makhubaloza@gmail.com