"SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD" ENJOYS A SECOND RUN AT THE MARKERT THEATRE

“Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” is one of the theatre productions that has been running for decades. It’s a story about identity during the times of the black oppression.  The story is set in the Eastern Cape and explores the issue of urbanisation during the time of Pass Laws in the old South Africa.

The production is now enjoying a second run at the Johannesburg Market Theatre this year and its proving to be still a favourite for theatre lovers. This time around Monang “Vice” Motshabi is in the director’s seat, with his rendition of this thrilling story. He has directed and written a lot of productions that include “Echoes”, which won a Naledi award for best community theatre production. The story is now mainly cantered in Style’s Photography studio, giving it a fresh feel that adds a whole new dimension to the story.

The story unfolds with a humorous dialogue by Styles played by (Omphile Molusi) who also plays the part of Bantu. It then crosses over to the story of Sizwe played by Arthur Molepo who has graced many productions and the famous soapy “Generations”. The use of Style’s Photography studio as the centre of the story was a genius idea. As a result this rendition explores the story in a very interesting angle, which gives the true essence of the story without biting around the bush. This show sure makes a great night out that beats staying in doors for the boring storyline of generations.

The show is running till the 24^th of july