Book review: Zakes Mda’s subversive take on Lesotho’s traditions
In 2019 at the Abantu Book Festival in Soweto, South African writer and artist Zakes Mda was celebrating the publication of his final novel, The Zulus of New York, when
Q&A | Zakes Mda on his latest novel, set in Lesotho’s musical gang wars
Zakes Mda is one of South Africa’s best-loved novelists – though he is also a celebrated playwright, children’s book author and an increasingly visible painter. His latest novel, Wayfarers’ Hymns,
The African writers you should know
With 25 May being Africa Day, the month of May is a time for acknowledging and celebrating all things Africa. Here at Creative Feel, we’re using that time to celebrate
Mncedisi Shabangu on telling the story of Tshepang with honesty and integrity
Written and directed by Lara Foot, the multi-award-winning production Tshepang: The Third Testament comes to The Fringe at Joburg Theatre in October. It stars the original cast, Mncedisi Shabangu and
Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero set to tour
Since its premiere at The Market Theatre (co-producers of the piece) on Africa Day in 2017, Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero will be embarking on its maiden tour to Sibiu
Announcement of the 21st Time of the Writer International Festival
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA), in partnership with eThekwini Municipality, will host the 21st Time of the Writer International Festival from 12 to 17 March 2018.
The Whale Caller soon to make waves on the big screen!
Zola Maseko’s The Whale Caller, is a fascinating story based on Zakes Mda’s bestselling novel. It is an enchanting, romantic comedy of sorts, told through lyrical and magical storytelling. The film
Meet Cion: A Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro’s Creative Team
Director’s Note ‘In this work, I am drawn to Zakes Mda’s character ‘Toloki’ the professional mourner from his beloved Ways of Dying as he further uncovers in his book Cion the
Cion: A Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro
Produced in collaboration with the Market Theatre, Gregory Maqoma’s newest choreographic piece, Cion: A Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro, will premiere at the Market Theatre on 25 May and run until
40 Years of Storytelling for Market Theatre
Market Theatre is telling the story of a legacy spanning 40 years As the Market Theatre celebrates 40 years of storytelling this month, an array of special insights into the
And the Girls in their Sunday Dresses
In renowned South African playwright Zakes Mda’s And the Girls in their Sunday Dresses, two distinct women of the same quality find themselves trapped waiting in line for goods that
Cape Town Opera’s new works are proudly African
Cape Town Opera has teamed up with some of SA’s leading creative artists to produce two proudly African works, which are being funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.