The Department of Drama & Production Studies at the Durban University of Technology invites Durban audiences to attend a production of “Nawe Mbopha KaSithayi” – a journey of the life and death of King Shaka Zulu.

Written by Lindinkosi Mbatha, the production is directed by DUT Drama Studies lecturer Siza kaMnisi Mthembu who has also directed Boesman and Lena, Sophiatown, Woza Albert! and more.

Nawe Mbopha KaSithayi is based on the assassination of King Shaka Zulu by Mbopha who was persuaded by Mkabayi kaJama; King Shaka’s aunt who persuaded Senzangakhona’s children to kill the great Zulu king and conqueror in order for Dingaan to be put on to the throne.

The production features dance choreographed by DUT Dance Lecturer Mdu Mtshali, who recently put DUT on the map at the Dance Umbrella 2012 with his production Imbokodo. Music is composed by DUT second year Drama student Aphiwe Namba.

Mayenziwe Zuma plays Mkabayi ka Jama; the main character. Aphiwe Namba plays Mbopha; Thandanani Qwabe plays King Shaka Zulu; Sifanele Mnikakathi plays Dingane while Mpilo Khumalo plays Mhlangani who masterminded the assassination.

Venue: Courtyard Theatre (DUT)
Date: Tuesday May 01 – Friday May 04 2012.
Time: 19h00.
Tickets are available at the door at R20.00 each.

The production is in IsiZulu.