Directed by: Sinenhlanhla Mgeyi

Conceptualized and Devised by Cast:

Nolwazi Qwabe

Thabile Shazi

Ntsokoane Mashoto Makgalemele

Nomvelo Xaba

Stage Manager: Siphesihle Fakude

Producer: Thandeka Nheke (Bonono Kreativez)

NOLWAZI QWABE - Performer
Nolwazi Qwabe is Johannesburg based performer, deviser, director, voice-over artist and theatre maker. She’s a Market Theatre Laboratory graduate where she trained in Performance and Theatre.  Some of her credits include being in the Standard Bank Bronze Ovation Award winning production Mehlala directed by Billy Langa. She has performed in a number of small projects, as well as directed a well received theatre for young audiences piece. She has co-devised and performed in a satirical production called iNtombi’nto which will be staged at the National Arts Festival Fringe Stage in 2025. She’s also a Television graduate, where she learned TV directing, writing and cinematography. She briefly worked as a cinematographer before beginning her theatre career.

NTSOKOANE MASHOTO MAKGALEMELE - Performer

Ntsokoane Mashoto Makgalemele is a Johannesburg-based theatre practitioner and creative passionate about storytelling across stage and screen. Known for her powerful performances and vocal depth, she has featured in Mehlala directed Billy Langa, which won a Standard Bank Ovation Award, and Pelegi written and directed by Tshegofatso Mabelele a Naledi-nominated work. Beyond performance, Mashoto brings stories to life through video editing and photography, combining artistic sensitivity with a unique visual voice. Her work reflects a commitment to meaningful, multifaceted expression.

NOMVELO XABA - Performer
Sisonke Nomvelo Xaba is 22 years of age and is a professional theatre maker and creative. She spent the years of 2022 to 2024 studying at the market theatre laboratory. She recently had been in an ensemble piece Mehlala that travelled to Grahamstown for the National arts festival. Mehlala was directed by Billy Langa, the 2022 Standard Bank Young Artist. She also was a part of The Curious Case Of Imaginaria in 2023 that was directed by Khutjo Green.  Nomvelo has other additional skills like writing and devisiong that she learnt at the Market Theatre Laboratory.

THABILE SHAZI - Performer

Thabie is a dynamic theater maker and actorfrom South Africa. With roots in community theatre, she began her acting journey in 2014, performing at various Drama Theatre festivals in KZN. In 2021, she transitioned to professional acting Career, training at The Market Theater Laboratory. Notable credits include 'The Curious Case of Imaginaria' (2023) directed by Khutjo Green and 'Mehlala' (2024) directed by Billy Langa, which earned a Bronze Standing Ovation at the National Arts Festival. Passionate about movement, Thabie continues to hone her craft, eager to share her talents with the world.