State of Numb is a gripping solo dance piece that follows one individual’s fight to hold onto identity in a world that demands conformity. Driven by ambition and fleeting hope, the protagonist dances through moments of struggle, intimacy, and rejection, all while society’s cold, relentless pressure pushes her toward emotional numbness. With evocative sound and haunting movements, State of Numb explores the cost of living authentically, leaving audiences haunted by her spirit and the unanswered question: What comes next?
Production Credits
Concept, Choreography & Performance - Motsau Motsau
Original Monologue Written By - Motsau Motsau
Voice-Over Performance - Various Artists
Music Composition / Sound Design - Mphathi Mrubata
Costume Design - Mobu Atelier
Stage Management - Lintle Motsau
Production / Tech Support - Nala Media
About the Artists
Motsau Motsau - Choreographer/Director, Dancer
Motsau is a multidisciplinary performer, choreographer, and writer from Ekurhuleni. With formal training from Sibikwa Arts Academy, East Rand School of the Arts, and Vuyani Dance Theatre, Motsau has performed in acclaimed works such as MADHOUSE, SPIRIT HAVERING, BLACK, FULL MOON, and the TV drama Shaka Ilembe. Their choreography NIGHTCRAWLER received a Dance Xplosion award. Their recent highlights include REBIRTH for Step Afrika!’s 30th celebration tour in South Africa, Vincent Mantsoe’s Metso ea Koba (The Root of Koba), and wrote and directed original plays UKUPHI and AT THE KINGDOM'S GATE. Motsau’s work bridges stage and screen, community and contemporary art, with a commitment to powerful storytelling and artistic excellence.
Mphathi Mrubata - Music Composer
Mphathi Mrubata is a rising South African musician and aspiring Grammy Award winner, originally from the town of Springs. An alumni of the National School of the Arts, Mphathi has collaborated with some of South Africa’s most renowned international artists. Now carving out his own path, he creates music in the alternative genre and recently released his acclaimed EP, Paragraph. Whether commanding some of the country’s biggest stages, working in the studio or playing in his favorite venue, his church. Mphathi continues to captivate audiences with his distinctive sound and soulful artistry.
- Venue: PJ'S
- Location: Hoerskool P.J. Olivier
- Ticket price: ZAR 90.00
- Programme type: The Fringe
- Genre: Dance & Physical Theatre
- Duration: 45-50 minutes
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Ages:
16+
- Nudity
- Strong Language
