South African Premiere of Mthuthuzeli s INGOMA to be Presented by Cape Town City Ballet
INGOMA is a compelling fusion of ballet, African dance and song, engaging in a universal theme about being human and being true to yourself.by BWW News Desk
Cape Town City Ballet will present the South African premiere of Mthuthuzeli November s Olivier Award-winning INGOMA as part of its Autumn Season from 19 May at Artscape.
The performances in the Artscape Opera House will be strictly limited to 250 seats due to social distancing.
Commissioned by Cassa Pancho for Ballet Black in London, and choreographed by South African born November, INGOMA collected prestigious awards including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production as well as Best Dance Production at the Black British Theatre Awards following its premiere in 2019 at the Barbican Theatre and run at the Lindbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House.
Don’t Miss: An update of in-person and virtual events
11 Dec 2020
Cape Town City Ballet, in collaboration with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, returns to Artscape for three performances only. (Photo: Cape Town City Ballet)
In
Waiting for Gebane, Senzeni Marasela’s first museum solo exhibition, she constructs works around Theodorah, the fictional alter ego she based on her mother. In
Waiting for Gebane, you discover the artist’s intricate practice, which saw her wear the same ishweshwe for six years while she performed and lived as Theodorah.
Details:
Waiting for Gebane runs at Zeitz Mocaa until May 2 2021. The museum is open from Thursday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm. Tickets can be purchased here.