“i mike what I like'” Kgafela oa Magogodi
You may know this lyrical gem from his column in the YMag – check out his live show at the State theatre. The Star gave him a good review – so we’re looking to them for quality guidance…
The South African State Theatre, in association Kgafela Productions, will stage Kgafela oa Magogodi’s ‘spoken word theatre’ p…
roduction, “i mike what i like.”
The show also features the musical accompaniment of Ernest Mothle and the action painting of Msawenkosi Xokhelelo.
Kgafela described the production as “experimental word theatre with a cinematic imaginary, the musicality of the word on a paintbrush splashing out shapes on canvas.”
Kgafela oa Magogodi
Kgafela was nominated for a Mondi Award in 2004 for his column The Spoken Word in Y magazine. He has also won the “Best Contribution of a Short Story” in Laugh it Off magazine.
Ernest Mothle
Bra Ernest Motlhe comes from a deep tradition of South African jazz musicians. He has jammed and recorded with some legendary music makers that includes Kippie Moeketsi, Makay Davashe, Dolly Rathebe and Busi Mhlongo. Bra Ernest is at home with free music.
Msawenkosi Xokhelelo
Msawenkosi Xokhelelo was born in Cape Town and grew up in the Eastern Cape. He graduated with a BAFA (Hons) from the University of Cape Town and is a painter, sculptor and inner city graffiti writer. He describes “action painting” as “painting to the clock, attempting to give full expression to the essence of your subject within the time allotted, so that the audience can visually “see” the metamorphosis.”
VENUE: Momentum, State Theatre
DATES: 30 March – 15 April
PRICES: R50 and R30 for block bookings of 10 and more people.
BOOKING: State Theatre Marketing Dept. Contact Fezeka on (012) 392 4278
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