22 - 28 MAY celebrating african narratives 22 africa day: A Moment to Reflect, Celebrate and Envision African Narratives.

Africa Day (May 25) presents an Other Africa Day events at the At the Market Photo Workshop, opportunity for South Africans to Market Theatre include the signing the 2016 Tierney Fellow, Celimpilo reconnect and recommit ourselves of an MOU between Blackboard Mazibuko will confront historic to develop a better Africa and a Africa and the Market Theatre land injustice by examining human better world. Africa Day celebrates Foundation to launch a series settlement in South African the day when the Organisation of of inter-generational dialogues townships in his a photography African Unity (OAU), the precursor (p36). The popular tour of the documentary project, In Jus’this to the African Union (AU), was iconic Market Theatre complex will (p24). George Senga Assani’s formed in 1963. It acknowledges engage audiences on the role that exhibition Cette maison n’est pas the progress that we, as Africans, the Market Theatre played as the à vendre et à vendre will be at the have made, while reflecting upon home of “protest theatre” (p45). Gallery 1989 at the Market photo the common challenges we face James Ngcobo’s production of the workshop (p22). in a global environment. The classic play (p12) will have Market Theatre Foundation’s Africa a post-performance discussion. The With so much on offer, the Month Season continues with a Market Theatre will collaborate Market Theatre Foundation will dynamic and engaging programme with Wits Theatre to present undoubtedly be a gathering point of theatre, dance, music, visual Kgafela oa Magogodi ‘s allegorical for patrons who to experience the art exhibitions, workshops and play, Chilahaebolae (p13), told in vibrancy of what it means to be an discussions. the Basarwa storytelling tradition. African. Students from the Market Theatre Headlining the Market Theatre Laboratory will present a series of Foundation’s programme on Africa pop up performances at the South Day is the premiere of Gregory African Cultural Observatory (p32) Maqoma’s production CION (p14). conference.

33 44 theatre trade fair: A historic first for SA Performing Arts Institutions

For the first time in South African development of locally produced participants opportunities to meet theatre history the six state-funded content in the performing and with producers and to explore Performing Arts Institutions visual arts sectors. The projects a diverse range employment (PAI’s) will come together at the developed by the six institutions opportunities in the arts and Market Theatre in an inaugural have already made an impact in entertainment industries. The Arts Incubator Trade Fair that will their own spaces. The Incubator’s participants will also visit the South shine the spotlight on their arts Trade Fair will bring them African Constitution Court and development programmes. altogether under one roof at the the Museum during the Market Theatre from 18th – 25th Trade Fair week. The week-long Arts Incubator June 2017. Trade Fair will showcase a diverse “Because most artists create offering of theatre, poetry and “This is a huge step forward to socially-relevant and socially- dance produced and presented encourage the six Performing engaged work a visit to these by Artscape, the Performing Arts Institutions to share best two iconic institutions will enrich Arts Centre of the Free State practices and to collectively their knowledge and give them a (Pacofs), the Durban Playhouse, catapult the careers of their better grounding to develop the The State Theatre, Incubatees in to the wider arts kind of work that they do”, added the Windybrow Arts Centre and economy. It will also create an Mahomed. the Market Theatre. In addition, opportunity to cross pollinate ideas the Market Photo Workshop will and methodologies.”, said the “The Incubator Arts Fair funded by present a new exhibition and Market Theatre Foundation’s Chief the DAC is an effective vehicle for document the Trade Fair. Executive Officer, Ismail Mahomed. the DAC to highlight the key role that it can play to assist emerging Over the past two years, each of During the week-long event artists to acquire additional skills the six Performing Arts Institutions the Incubatees will participate that will lead to productive careers have received a grant from the in a series of capacity building in the performing and visual arts Department of Arts and Culture’s workshops led by some of industries” said Penny Morris, the Incubator Fund to unleash the ’s most dynamic Market Theatre’s fundraiser and economic potential of the creative writers, directors, designers and stakeholder relationships manager. sector through a structured arts administrators. Networking programme of skills-training and opportunities will give the

5 market theatre: A Trading Place for New Narratives

A series of inter-generational its founders, 16-year-old Amonge “We want the visit to the theatre dialogues will take centre-stage at Sinxoto, a Grade 11 learner at to be a place and an opportunity the Market Theatre every Kingsmead College and, Zingisa to share ideas. We want to inspire six weeks through a unique Socikwa (21), a film student at our appetites through literature, partnership between Blackboard Tshwane University of Technology. music, drama, spoken word, art Africa and the Market Theatre and sharing of beautiful stories”, Foundation. The partnership “We want to redefine and model added Zingiswa. will be officially launched when how people in the world view our Blackboard Africa and the Market African identity and move away “We want our audiences, Theatre Foundation formally sign from negative, preconceived, particularly our youth audiences, to an MOU on Thursday 25 May colonial settings,” says Amonge. find a home at the Market Theatre. after the performance of James “Blackboard Africa seeks to paint If we can be a place where young Ngcobo’s production of The Suit. a beautiful picture on a clean people can trade in creativity blackboard through the eyes of the and ideas then we are taking a Blackboard Africa is a social vibrant youth.” bold step towards building and movement that intends to focus sustaining our future audiences”, the perceptions of black youth to Every six weeks, Blackboard says Ismail Mahomed the CEO of a positive narrative. The youth- Africa will take a full-house show the Market Theatre Foundation. driven initiative which has already followed by a post-performance hosted several dialogue events in discussion at the Market Theatre. Follow Blackboard Africa at their Johannesburg is “a platform for Inter-generational panelists will website www.blackboardafrica. inter-generational audiences to be invited to participate in the com freely express their voices about discussions. the past, present and future”, say

6 7 Windybrow ARTS CENTRE rises from slumber

A new and exciting partnership long-term goal of building a strong and contemporary multi-purpose has been forged between the creative economy at and around arts, culture and heritage space for Market Theatre Foundation, the Centre,” said Ismail Mahomed, arts organisations, cultural groups Sticky Situations and The Colored the Chief Executive Officer of the and residents alike”, she added. Cube. The latter two initiatives Market Theatre Foundation. have extensive experience in On 16 June, the Market Theatre the Hillbrow and inner-city During the company residency, Foundation will partner with neighborhoods working with Sticky Situations and The Colored the Alliance Francais to present residents and communities Cube will use a co-management an exciting line up of music to around a range of art-based and style with the Market Theatre launch the Fete de la Musique participatory engagement projects Foundation by combining the programme. See page 37 for and processes. energy and enthusiasm of the local details. neighborhood and all arts lovers The partnership, designed as a and arts-makers to re-awaken unique arts company residency, this arts hub in the heart of Jozi’s will bring together Sticky Situations Hillbrow. and The Colored Cube to focus and present a series of arts, cultural “The revitalization of the and heritage activations at the Windybrow Arts Centre is a call Windybrow Arts Centre. to action!” said Jennifer van den Bussche on behalf of Sticky “The partnership will bring Situations. “Sticky Situations and about a renewed vitality to the The Colored Cube are excited to Windybrow as a dynamic arts and be part of this activation process culture centre that is responsive and to co-programme the space to the neighbourhood’s needs and for 2017. We look forward to being challenges. It will courageously part of the management process engage with the City through that will once again help make the arts-based methodologies with a Windybrow a dynamic, inclusive

8 ARTS CENTRE

9 Market Theatre Foundation congratulates William Kentridge

The Market Theatre Foundation The Market Theatre Foundation Commision when it premiered at congratulates William Kentridge is pleased that William the Market Theatre Laboratory on being awarded the annual Kentridge continues to be in 1997. The play was revived Princess of Asturias Award for honoured globally. Kentridge’s last year as part of the Market Art for his outstanding and contributions go beyond his Theatre’s 40 Years of Storytelling ongoing contribution to the excellence in the visual arts season. international contemporary art discipline. worldwide. The award is one of eight Asturias prizes handed “He has mentored many young out annually by a foundation and emerging artists. He is a named for Crown Princess patron of the Ramaloa Makhene Leonor. A total of 43 people Storytelling Festival that was from 19 different countries were launched at the Market Theatre nominated for the arts award. Laboratory last year’, said Zama Buthelezi, the Market “A meticulous and profound Theatre Foundation’s Brand & creator‚ he has used drawing‚ Communications Manager. following the best tradition‚ as his main instrument of artistic Most recently, patrons at the expression‚ not only through Market Theatre would have seen works on paper‚ collage‚ the poster image which was engraving and sculpture‚ designed by Kentridge for the but also through video art‚ multi-award winning and long animated films‚ installations and running musical, . scenography‚ in both theatre William Kentridge also directed and opera,” noted the jury. Jane Taylor’s Ubu and the Truth

10 11 Africa Month Productions at the Market Theatre The Suit season - final week

Venue Based on a short story by the Mannie Manim legendary South African author, DateS Can Themba, the Market Theatre’s The Suit 05 May - 28 May 2017 production of directed by James Ngcobo has been pulling full TIME houses for the past three weeks. Tue - Sat 20:15 The show closes this weekend. Sun 15:00 Can Themba’s The Suit was first published in 1963 in the inaugural issue of The Classic, a South African literary journal founded by and . The Suit was first performed by Sello Maake Ka Ncube, Stella Khumalo, Job Kubatsi and Alistair Dube. In James Ngcobo’s production, The Suit receives a fresh take with a dynamic new cast and with choreography by Luyanda Sidiya.

#TheSuit #CanThemba

12 CHILAHAEBOLAE Venue Chilahaebolae is the allegorical tale of Phokobje, the Jackal who sets out in search of his long-lost friend DateS Mpja, the dog. He soon discovers 19-28 May 2017 that things are not as they once TIME were. Now Mpja swims in the fat Tue - Sat 20:15 of Chilahaebolae’s suburban bliss. Sun 15: Phokobje’s sudden appearance is an unwelcome interruption and an unpleasant reminder of Mpja’s betrayal. Cracks on the edifice of their brotherhood grow wider and deeper. What follows is a theatrical tale that taps into the Basarwa tradition of subversive storytelling. The antics of these animal proxies take the audience on a journey packed with laughter and adventure, while opening a window into a neo- colonial world. Directed by Kgafela oa Magogodi and presented by Wits Theatre Chilahaebolae promises to bring back the age old folk tales in a modernized presentation.

#Chilahaebolae

13 CION Venue In Gregory Maqoma’s John Kani contemporary dance production, DateS Cion, the internationally 25 May - 04 June 2017 acclaimed award-winning dancer- choreographer draws inspiration TIME from the multifaceted character Tue - Sat 20:00 of Toloki, whom he will embody Sun 15:00 in a solo and be joined on stage by eight gifted dancers from the Vuyani stable. Maqoma sets the character against the dark cloud of his country of birth and uses this as a palette to confront the notion of fear: of existing, of religion, of the self, and of who we have become.

“The world has changed from what we imagined it to be; we are all victims clouded by fear. This work stands against that dark cloud and brings us light and hope that humanity still exists, even in our darkest times,” says Gregory Maqoma, the artistic director of the Vuyani Dance Theatre

#Cion

14 ISITHUNZI 2016 Zwakala Festival winner

Venue Isithunzi, loosely translated as “shadow” in its singular form Ramolao Makhene explores themes of dignity, respect DateS and reconciliation. The play offers 26 May - 18 June 2017 a fascinating window into the TIME world of the two brothers who are forced to grapple with themes of Tue - Sat 20:15 reconciliation, integration and the Sun 15:15 grey area in between. As race-related battles continue to rage around campuses in South Africa, this dynamic production goes behind the scenes to shine the spotlight on a family drama in the lives of those who were the victims of the “Reitz Four’s” dehumanization. Even though the students were found guilty how does the families affected find reconciliation and come to terms with what happened to them especial also because they were never compensated? How do the children find middle ground for justice for their families? How does the community move forward and heal from this tragic racial incident that shook South Africa? Isithunzi inspires and challenges its audiences to engage with these burning questions. #Isithunzi

15 coming soon to the Market Theatre karel se oupa Venue Met Tobie Cronje, Esmeralda Barney Simon Bihl, Neels Clasen, Ian Roelofs en DateS Ruben Lombard Karel se Oupa is ‘n 3 June - 2 July 2017 verhaal van verlange en vergifnis, van die dood en die lewe. Geskryf TIME deur Retief Scholtz, regie deur Tue - Sat 20:15 Andre Odendaal. Sun 15:15 A tale of longing and forgiving, of death and life. Written by Retief Scholtz, produced by Andre Odendaal. With Tobie Cronje, Esmeralda Bihl, Neels Clasen, Ian Roelofs and Ruben Lombard, Karel se Oupa places the spotlight on one ordinary family. Ordinary on the surface, and with dark chambers filled with memories – all the good and the bad, etched deep under the surface.

Bookings www.webtickets.co.za

Left: Karel se Oupa reading

16 The Inconvenience of Wings an exploration of mental illness

Venue Lara Foot’s latest provocative and Mannie Manim topical play The Inconvenience of DateS Wings about mental health feels 15 June - 16 July 2017 more relevant and necessary than ever. The play brings bipolar TIME disorders out of the dark and to the Tue - Sat 20:15 fore, and tackles the supporting Sun 15:15 issues of friendship, dysfunction, addiction and angels.

The production scooped several awards at this year’s Fleur du cap Awards.

#Wings

17 MY TRAVELLING BAG Venue Bookings for Gcina Mhlope’s My Barney Simon Traveling Bag directed by Clive Mathibe will open Monday 22 DateS May 2017. 9 September - 1 October 2017 TIME Young director Clive Mathibe Tue - Sat 20:15 will direct legendary thespian Sun 15:00 and storyteller Gcina Mhlophe in a one woman show called My Travelling Bag. My traveling back depicts a story of Gcina’s travels aroung the world. “ Mam Gcina has an amazing memory and ways in which she describes different experiences from her travels.” Said Mathibe

Clive Mothibe and Gcina Mhlophe Gcina Mhlophe

18 the Man jesus 13 October - 5 November 2017

Venue Robert Whitehead returns to Barney Simon the Market Theatre to direct The Man Jesus, a play that DateS curiously looks at the lives of 13 October - 5 November 2017 people that surrounded Jesus TIME Christ. Whitehead directs Tue - Sat 20:15 Lebohang Toko in this enthralling Sun 15:00 production written by Matthew Hurt.

Robert Whitehead Lebohang Toko

19 Fête de la Musique (World Music Day)

Venue Market Theatre precinct DateS 17 June 2017 TIME 11:00 – 18:00 The Bassline, the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Alliance Française of Johannesburg are working closely together to make this year’s edition of Fête de la Musique on Saturday 17 June even more exciting! In the coming weeks, the team will unveil the Fete’s musical line-up. Newtown will be a buzz of activity as preparations for the 2017 Fête de la Musique come alive agai. For the 3rd consecutive year, Total South Africa will support this event. Concerned about disadvantaged communities, the multinational company is proud to take part in this free festival that gathers different people in one single place. The Market Theatre Foundation, a major contributor of the South African cultural life, will join the event as well. Both DGB (home to iconic brands such as Boschendal and Bacardi) and South African Breweries will also formally participate in the Fete this year. After their success at last year’s event, both The Potato Shed and Work Shop NewTown have offered to play an increased role in 2017.

20 This year, patrons will receive a French touch provided by Patachou and Pâtisserie de pastry shops. With organisers are also number of surprises. People are invited to follow Fête de la Musique on Facebook (@fetedelamusiquejhb), Twitter (@JoburgFDLM) and on their website to get updates www.fetedelamusiquejhb.co.za

21 WHAT’S ON AT PHOTO THE MARKET WORKSHOP PHOTO WORKSHOP! exhibition George Senga Assani: Cette maison n’est pas à vendre et à vendre at Gallery 1989 at the Market Photo Workshop. 19 April – 26 May 2017

Georges Senga Assani (born in 1983 in Lubumbashi/DRC) is a photographer who was discovered during the first edition of the Picha Biennale de Lubumbashi in 2008, by Marie-Françoise Plissart and Sammy Baloji. In 2011 Senga joined a series of master classes organized by the Goethe-Institute in Johannesburg/ ©Georges Senga Assani. Cette maison n’est pas à vendre et à vendre.

22 ©Georges Senga Assani. Cette maison n’est pas à vendre et à vendre.

South Africa, in Lubumbashi/ Picha Biennale de Lubumbashi. work at the Bamako Biennale, DRC (2012), and in Lagos/Nigeria Senga received a research grant where he was awarded the (2013). In 2009, his project from Pro Helvetia in 2014 for Léon l’African Prize by Royal Air footprint was presented at the his photo project TRANSIT. In Maroc. Senga was in residence second Lubumbashi Biennale 2015, he was a fellow at WIELS at the Akademie Schloss Solitude curated by Simon Njami, and Contemporary Art Centre, in Stuttgart in September 2015 his third and fourth series Forest/Belgium, as well as part and February 2017 of photographs titled a life of the project African Odyssey after death and Kadogos was at the arts centre BRASS. That presented in 2013 at Rencontres same year, Senga presented his

23 In Jus’this walkabout A solo exhibition by the 2016 Tierney Fellow Celimpilo Mazibuko

In Jus’this is a photography Reconstruction and Development questioning the reach of this documentary project that Programme (RDP). housing policy in the daily lives of confronts historic land injustice residents 23 years later. by examining human settlement Mazibuko’s focus is on The exhibition will be open at the in South African townships, documenting ‘’development’’ Photo Workshop Gallery from 25 particularly in relation to post- in his community, Palm Ridge, May – 26 July. 1994 urban planning and Katlehong, through individual township development that experiences of human settlement came in to being as part of the and spatial constraints,

24 Open Call: 2017 Tierney Fellowship at the Market Photo Workshop

Previous recipients: 2008 – Tracey Edser 2009 – Simangele Kalisa 2010 – Thabiso Sekgala 2011 – Mack Magagane 2012 – Lebohang Kganye 2013 – Sipho Gongxeka 2014 – Matt Kay 2015 – Tsepo Gumbi 2016 – Celimpilo Mazibuko

Applications are now being cultivation and development of Applications close on Friday 12 accepted for the 2017 Tierney photographers and photography June 2017. Enquiries about the Fellowship at the Market Photo as a medium. The Fellowship will Fellowship can be made at the Workshop. provide the successful applicant Market Photo Workshop or by with the financial support writing to Bekie Ntini at bekien@ The Market Photo Workshop necessary to research and marketphotoworkshop.co.za or in partnership with The produce a body of photography by calling him at 011 834 1444 Tierney Family Foundation work, in consultation with a with enquiries. realise the importance of mentor of their choice, over the creating opportunities for the period of a year.

25 MY NEWTOWN: A Weekly Series by the Workshop newtown

Nestled in the Market Theatre Gentlemen’s Art House. Housed in The carefully restored Gentleman’s district of Newtown exists an a PHRAG-listed 1911 stand alone lavatory site has been recreated extraordinary dining experience building in the Newtown precinct, by the multi award-winning where fire eaters and acrobatic the Gentlemen’s Art House is a design practice, LIFE Interiors dancers entertain the eyes while lavish venue for the modern-day as an ode to age gone by. Much a five-course menu offers up a purveyors of the illustrious City of like it’s neighbour to the historic night to remember – step into the Gold. 1911 Potato Sheds, the men’s

26 ablutions block had become derelict and forgotten. LIFE Interiors has offered a unique take on the deeply historical site, by offering a boutique boite of extravagant taste. Plush velvet seating a chandeliers are juxtaposed with the raw elements of the original building. Some of the original structures have been inventively reused.

The very intimate dining setting hosts a Romantic eating experience in the candle lit room. The Victorian-style decadence is paired with the flair of the mixology bar alongside unique entertainers sets the tone for the evening. The menu serves up a mixture of light meals the plate the way to indulgent courses with a pinch exclusively African tastes. The renowned chefs have captured the essence of Victoriana by using the freshest and locally sourced ingredients teamed with artisanal cooking methods from two wood-burning ovens. A night of timeless experience unfolding in one exceptional venue - one not to be missed in Newtown. The Gentlemen’s Art House operates by bookings only. The site is also available for for exclusive occasions and private events. Find out more by visiting their website http://www.gentlemensarthouse. com/ or give them a call to make your next night out: 010 592 1911.

Catch you next week,

@Lou_and_lau The Workshop Team

27 best of graffiti art on show at Newtown showcasing female street vendors

Newtown Junction has initiated his name, Mr.Eksê favours graffiti Media Artist (Greenside Design a project that embraces the over other mediums declaring Center, 2011), Mr.Eksê has an power and artistry of graffiti and it the most democratic of all art innate eye for the fine minutiae of supports arts and culture in the mediums. daily life that capture the soul of inner-city. Dedicating the wall next the city. to its Nedbank Offices, Newtown “As artists we are committed Junction will regularly showcase to sharing the beauty and Like all great graffiti JoVendor’sBurg the work of Joburg’s many talented transformative power of visual art is fleeting in nature and can only be artists. The first mural to catch with the widest sector of people. enjoyed for a few months before the eye of visitors, shoppers and We liberate art from the confines Newtown Junction commission passersby is by the multi-talented of galleries and encourage ordinary and showcase the next artist. But artist Mr.Eksê. His recently finished people to imagine and dream as in that time many thousands of work – JoVendor’sBurg – is a they go about their daily lives,” he eyes will see the work and many tribute to the many female vendors says. thousands of hearts will be inspired who line Joburg’s streets. They by those it depicts. are, he says, “the unassuming As a trained photographer backbone of the city’s economy.” (Alf Khumalo Museum, 2004), professional print-maker (Artist With two decades of street art to Proof Studio, 2008) and a Multi-

28 29 market theatre personalities up close and personal with...

vickey pienaar - Supply Chain Management Administrator (SCM)

Q: What does your job entail? Q: Tell us something about your A: Sourcing of goods and services job that people would not know for the Market Theatre. To unless they worked as an SCM ensure that Supply Chain Administrator? Management (SCM) and Public A: Being an SCM practitioner for Management Finance Act government entities entails (PMFA) regulations are followed more than just getting a piece when sourcing services and of paper, “A Quote” . It means goods. following the entire process of the purchase to ensure that there is compliance. Q: What do you enjoy most about your job? Q: Describe yourself in one A: To engage with people and sentence? experience innovative ideas that A: i am a people person and love are at the Market Theatre. seeing people happy and smiling

30 Q: What are your career future Q: Please tell us something about Q: Given a chance to change one plans? the career path you’ve followed thing in the Arts and Culture A: i love what I do, I want to and in what way is it better than industry, what would it be? grow and learn more about others you could have followed? A: I really think it does not get the supply chain processes. I think A: SCM is a new venture. I attention it needs in SA and will it is important to learn as the discovered it while working at expose it much more globally. institution is growing. Pikitup. It really tests a person’s ethics and if you are on the right path your contribution to the organization and SA can make huge changes in terms of the growth and uplifting of small businesses.

31 Men Crush Mondays MOLEFI MONAISE

The acting bug bit Molefi back in high school when he took the lead in the South African Council of English Educators (SACEE) award winning play Nothing but The Truth and Rodgers and Hammersteins The King and I. After high school, he immersed himself in community and development theatre in and around Pretoria. Partnering with the likes of the late Paul Monama and renowned playwright Nape Motana at the Arts for All Centre in Pretoria.

A creative bond was formed with Atteridgeville thespian and playwright Sanku Bokaba, collaborating in acclaimed plays Trouble in Gauteng and Township Funerals. Molefi then took up a course at THE METHOD ACTORS TRAINING CENTRE in Pretoria under the tutelage of Stephanie van Niekerk. On graduation, he went on to work with acclaimed directors and playwrights such as Aubrey Sekhabi, Paul Slabolepsy, Paul Grootboom and many others. Some of these works include but are not limited to: Relativity(Township Stories) - Paul Grootboom, BIKO - Martin Koboekae, Not With My Gun - Aubrey Sekhabi, Welcome To Rocksburg - Paul Grootboom, Of Cats And Dogs - Martin Koboekae, For Your Ears Only - Paul Slabolepsy, The Rivonia Trial - Aubrey Sekhabi, This Is For Keeps - Diamond Mokwape, The Black Hermit - Diamond Mokwape, Play Me - Mpho Molepo, Garedumele (SABC), Dora’s Peace (Film), Strike Back (BBC) and Skeem Saam.

#MCM #ManCrushMonday

32 Women Crush Wednesdays

Zola Nombona

A South African actress best known for her role as Shado a streetwise teenager, in the second season of the SABC1 drama series Intersexions in 2013. For the Eastern-Cape born Zola, the acting bug bit by chance in junior school. She went on to study drama and acting at Victoria girls High School before pursuing the trade at Wits University where she completed and graduated with an honours degree in Dramatic Arts.

In 2013, she landed a starring role in an episode of the E-TV anthology series Mzansi Love: Kasi Style. Also in 2013, she had a recurring role as vain, narcissistic and utterly controlling Lerato who uses her extraordinary beauty to lure and control adorning men in the SABC1 sitcom Single Guys. Later that year she played the lead in a short film entitled Lungelwa directed by Nthabiseng Mokoena. She ended 2015 on Forced Love, where she plays across Khanya Mkangisa. Zola has appeared in all 3 seasons of Z’bondiwe and she is currently hosting a Lifestyle show called Mnandi Me on SABC 1.

This talented young woman is taking the industry by storm with her fun, loving, hard-working vibe. She currently holds the 2016 Golden Horn Award for best lead actress in a TV Movie entitled Ingoma and she just finished filming first season South African prison drama Lockdown where she played Monde. The Suit is her debut on the professional stage at The Market Theatre.

#WCW #MarketLab #BerekaMosadi

33 EVENTS @THE MARKET THEATRE FOUNDATION

South African Cultural Observatory Conference gives youth platform “Young people are the future of South Africa’s creative and cultural industries and it is critical they have the exposure and support that will see them develop lasting and productive careers,” said Prof Richard Haines, SACO chief executive officer as he explained SACO’s partnership with the Market Theatre Laboratory and the Market Photo Workshop. and will go a long way in creating a Students from the Market Theatre vibrant atmosphere in the area”, he Laboratory will also work with the “We wanted to make sure that added. SACO Conference team to create young people participated in and a seamless conference ‘precinct benefitted from the SACO National Students from the Market Theatre experience’ in Newtown. Conference in a meaningful and Laboratory promise conference positive way. It made sense that we delegates at next week’s SACO “The partnership strategies partner with the Market Theatre conference to be held in Newtown between the Market Theatre Foundation which is doing ground- a series of surprise cameo Foundation and the South African breaking work in developing performances. Four students from Cultural Observatory were bound young talent. Their presence in the the Market Photo Workshop will be to happen. It is virtually impossible Newtown Precinct – which links engaged to capture the conference for any national organisation to with the Turbine Hall where we will proceedings, adding to their contemplate holding a cultural host our conference – was a bonus portfolios and client experience. conference in Newtown and

34 CULTURE VULTURES: Professor Kennedy C. Chinyowa of Tshwane University of Technology will speak at the South African Cultural Observat ory’s National Conference on May 24 and 25 at the Turbine Hall in Johannesburg. Picture: SA Cultural Observatory

not to engage with Newtown’s Theatre Laboratory and the Market The South African Cultural oldest, most iconic and successful Photo Workshop have impressive Observatory is a Department of institution, the Market Theatre. We track records of training artists and Arts & Culture (DAC) research have a rich legacy of experience accelerating their careers in the project. It is hosted by the Nelson and skills to offer”, said Ismail creative economies. Mandela Metropolitan University in Mahomed, the CEO of the Market partnership with the universities of Theatre Foundation. “We are delighted the South Rhodes and Fort Hare. African Cultural Observatory “Added to this our new facilities recognises the importance of our at Market Square are a positive institution and believes in creating indicator of what is possible when opportunities for artists-in-training institutions are governed with to be part of a conference that will vision and accountability,” he essentially be engaging about the said adding that both the Market cultural economies.”, he concluded.

35 Inter-Generational Dialogues

Blackboard Africa brings its Inter-Generational Dialogues to the Market Theatre. Blackboard Africa co-founders Amonge Sinxoto and Zingisa Socikwa visited the Market Square offices on Wednesday 17 May 2017 to discuss the signing of an MOU event on Thursday 25 May. The Market Theatre Foundation will partner with Blackboard Africa to host a series of inter- generation dialogues and post-performances discussions. The MOU marks the beginning of the Market Theatre’s Youth Month focus next month.

36 Fete de la Musique lineup announcement On Thursday 18 the Fete de La Musique lineup was revealed. Some of the acts to be expected are; Sax Machine feat. Davu (France / USA), Shef and the Kitchen music (South Africa),The Sextons (South Africa),Tias (Reunion Island),Zoë Modiga (South Africa),Zuko Collective (South Africa) to name a few. For the rest of the lineup visit our website on www.markettheatre.co.za

37 Denise Goldin visits the Brett Goldin Boardroom The boardroom at the entrance to Market Square is named after the late actor, Brett Goldin, who was brutally murdered. Goldin waa due to travel to the UK to participate in a Royal Shakespeare Company production. On Thursday 18 May, his mother Denise Goldin, visited the Market Theatre Square to see the boardroom named in honour of her late son.

38 Cedric Sundström donates books!

Film director, Cedric Sundström and film curator, Trevor Steele Taylor visited Market Square and brought with them an impressive donation of books for the Market Theatre Laboratory’s #BookDrive. The #BookDrive is aimed at stocking a Resources Centre for the students at the Market Theatre Laboratory.

39 Viewpoints Workshop hosted by Erwin Mass A physical theater training on awareness, presence and interdisciplinary collaboration

The Viewpoints, a workshop for Director of the International only brings together artists from actors will be led by Erwin Maas, Society for Performing Arts (ISPA), many different backgrounds and a New York based theatre maker, Artistic Associate & Director of disciplines, but it also forms / teacher and international arts the Fellowship Program for the forges enthusiastic collaborations advocate from the Netherlands. He International Performing Arts between people from different has worked extensively in Australia, for Youth (IPAY), Co-founding backgrounds in places where they Europe, South Africa and USA. In Director of the Pan-African would typically not interact with New York, he frequently directs Off Creative Exchange (PACE), and the each other. The Viewpoints remind Broadway as well as site specific Programming Director for the Off us that we all are working from the projects. Maas is the Artistic Broadway Origin Theatre Company. same source no matter where we He is a frequently come from. invited facilitator, workshop leader, Master classes will be on Saturday moderator and 3 June 2017. speaker for Viewpoints Master Class international Time: 9:00 – 13:00 cultural organizations, International Cultural Engagement festivals, Workshop universities, Time: 14:00 – 17:00 congresses and think tanks. To book a place for the master classes, please email His workshop not [email protected]

Erwin Maas

40 Creating dance for babies

The workshop hosted by Dalija Dalija’s choreographic practice and performativity. It included Acin Thelander, Creating dance for for babies aims to encourage a brief introduction to latest babies, took place on Tuesday 16 rethinking and challenge the developmental scientific research May 2017. concepts and aesthetics of on infants relevant for practice and performing arts for babies, both provided information on relevant from the perspective of creating literature Dalija Acin Thelander

41 BASA workshops

BASA Established Programme is aimed at creative and cultural organisations that have been in operation for a minimum of three years but are faced with strategic organisational challenges. This programme will challenge their way of thinking in terms of generating income and creating innovative business models to ensure long- term sustainability. Applications for the programme are currently open on www.basa.co.za

42 The Artistic Director of The Market Theatre Foundation, James Ngcobo meets Danai Gurira

Renowned playwright and actress Danai Gurira paid a surprise visit to the Market Theatre. The Market Theatre is absolutely overjoyed to announce that her latest play The Convert set in Matebeleland in Zimbabwe, will be staged at the Market Theatre. The play piece has recently been performed at the Gate Theatre Knotting Hill . The play will further unpack one of the passions of the Market Theatre’s Artistic Director, James Ngcobo, who is determined to present more work from the continent. His previous works from the continent incl Wole Sonyinka’s The lion and jewel a Malian tale of Sunjata, Ubizane created for the African Summit. Ngurira’s play will be the production from the continent that will be directed by James Ngcobo. “I want to direct and to give our actors the opportunity to play biogra phies that are removed from their immediate environment’, he says.

43 MARKET THEATRE TOURS GROW IN POPULARITY

44 On the 31st March our students Feedback from our Tours: attended a production of Sophiatown after which they were Here are two of my favourite given a tour of the market theatre. comments that came from our students: They returned to college buzzing with excitement and I wanted to “Busi made the tour so much share with you what an impact fun because it was completely such a tour makes on these young interactive and she had a performers. They said that thanks contagious energy. She would to the tour they became much make everything a game or a more aware of –and grateful for competition as well as finding -our rich, cultural heritage and interesting ways to deliver serious were really proud of our uniquely information. I learned so much South African theatre history and because she made us pay such the remarkable journey it has taken close attention to everything.” – throughout the years. Deodune Pretorius

They all raved about Busi’s “I think we were so blessed to be infectious energy too and so I able to go on a tour like this. I’ve would like to thank you all for been to the market theatre before creating a love and respect for the but now, knowing about its history rich history of the market theatre, and significance, I appreciate the for keeping it alive, accessible whole experience 1000 more.” – and RELEVANT and for sharing Neo Seoketsa your extensive knowledge and experiences. I commend you all for A massive thanks to you all for passing on the stories and legacies continuing to make the Market of the Market Theatre to our next Theatre such a vibrant, buzzing generation! theatrical and creative space!

Kind Regards Jackie Rens Faculty of Dance and Musical Theatre

Join the Market Theatre Tours every Wednesday at 11:00, book your ticket here www.markettheatre.co.za 4545 Market Square

directions:

Directions to The Market Theatre Foundation, The Market Square, 138 Lilian Ngoyi (previously Bree) Street, between Miriam Makeba and Margaret FOUNDATION Mcingana streets

For more information Co-ordinates: -26.201984, 28.032706 about the Market Theatre Co-ordinates: -26.200834, 28.032294 Foundation, please visit www.markettheatre.co.za • Take Jan Smuts Ave off ramp from M1 south. • Continue over Empire Rd, past Wits and over Mandela Bridge. Telephone : 011 832 1641 • At the first traffic light after the Mandela Bridge, 138 Lilian Ngoyi Street turn right into Carr Street. Newtown, Johannesburg • At the next traffic light turn left into Miriam Makeba Street. • At the next traffic light turn right into the Newtown Junction Mall road, City Lodge Hotel on the right. • Continue to the right around the traffic circle into the Mall’s underground parking garage. • When you come out of the parking garage using the lift or escalator the Market Theatre is to the east of the parking area in the direction of the water fountain in the Mall’s square. Walk past The Potato Shed and through the gate. Then turn right towards the Market main entrance. Please ask the security / ushers if you feel unsure. • To get to the Market Square, continue past the Market Theatre building, cross the road (Lillian Ngoyi Street) and you will see the Market Square entrance towards your left – diagonally across the road from the Market Theatre building. 46