DARKIE

DARKIE

4 performances between March 5, 2020 and March 8, 2020
Theatre
Written and performed by Katlego Letsholonyane Directed by Jaques De Silva Sound design by Yogin Sullaphen
60mins
Using only mime, mask and sound, Darkie looks at the black body in a factory work setting. Set in the early 1990s, the show seeks to push the notion that the Darkie is expected to endure manual labour suggesting Darkie gaana lebaka la goikhutsa mo bophelong.

No Text. No Set.

The show premiered at the 30 Years of the Market Theatre Lab celebrations, where it was selected for a full run at POPArt


Audience Responses

DARKIE ME WATCHING IT MA THE PERFORMANCE,ARTICULATION ,THE WAY THE ARTIST USED THE SPACE VERY THE ENERGY KATLEGO WAS EXTRA PHENOMENAL

Mmoloki • Attended March 8, 2020, 3:30 p.m.

DARKIE ME WATCHING IT MA THE PERFORMANCE,ARTICULATION ,THE WAY THE ARTIST USED THE SPACE VERY THE ENERGY KATLEGO WAS EXTRA PHENOMENAL