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DUT’s uNtombazi to show at the Stable Theatre

DUT’s uNtombazi to show at the Stable Theatre

Durban University of Technology Drama Studies’ historic drama production, uNtombazi, runs at Stable Theatre from 20 to 24 September as part of Heritage Month celebrations.

Stable Theatre in collaboration with DUT Drama Studies is proud to present an historic drama titled uNtombazi. Written by AH Dladla and set in the 1800’s, the play focuses on Queen Ntombazi of the Ndwandwe people, who uses dark magic to make sure that her son Zwide becomes the most powerful king.
Ntombazi is prone to chop off the heads of leaders of nations and use them for witch craft. She successfully kills King Dingiswayo of the Mthethwa clan who raised the young Shaka of the Zulu clan as his own. The Zulus become powerful, and defeat Zwide’s men. In the end Queen Ntombazi is defeated by King Shaka and the Zulus grow into a mighty nation.

uNtombazi is directed by DUT’s drama lecturer, Siza KaMnisi Mthembu, with choreography by dance lecturer, Mduduzi Mtshali. Musical composition is by Aphiwe Namba a third year drama student, and Mpilo Khumalo is trainee director.

The cast includes second year students with lead roles played by: Pride and Nolwazi Ngcobo sharing the role of Ntombazi; Sipho Zakwe and Simemezelo Xulu alternating as King Zwide; Sbusiso Ngcobo as King Dingiswayo; with Kwenza Ngcobo and Lucky Gcumisa sharing the role of Shaka.

“In hosting a production from DUT this month, we are delighted once again to be fulfilling one of our core roles of encouraging young people to embrace the performing arts, providing a professional platform for upcoming young artists, and opening our doors to audiences of all ages” says Thanduxolo Zulu, Stable Theatre Manager.

uNtombazi will be performed from the 20 to 24 September 2013 at 6pm, with a matinée performance on Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are R40.00 (R15 for students), and booking is through Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or online at www.computicket.com.

View original article at http://durbanzone.co.za/mag/index.php/2013/09/09/duts-untombazi-stable-theatre/

– courtesy: William Charlton-Perkins September 9, 2013

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