The Faculty of Humanities at UCT, through the Centre for Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (CTDPS), is proud to present the MA in Theatre & Performance Final Dissertation Projects for 2024.
These projects are a celebration of the intersection between academic inquiry and creative expression, offering a platform for students to share the culmination of two years of rigorous research and performance-making.
We warmly invite you to join us from Tuesday, 26 November, to Friday, 29 November 2024, as we showcase eight compelling productions that reflect the rich diversity of research topics and creative processes undertaken by our MA candidates. Each performance is a journey into questions of identity, culture, ritual, and storytelling, crafted to inspire reflection and engagement with the complexities of the human experience.
Tickets are free, but booking is essential. Secure your place via the Quicket links provided below and support these exceptional student performances.
 
The Programme
1. Loku Nzi Wa Hi Nyanyane, Nzi Wa Ta Haha by Adriana Jamisse
•    Venue: Bindery Lab
•    Dates: 26 & 27 November 2024
•    Time: 18:00
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This work draws from personal histories and cultural traditions to explore memory, belonging, and the resilience of community.
 
2. Cash Cow (solo) and 3 Mense Phakathi (trio) by Lorin Sookool
•    Venues: P3 (solo) and Arena (trio)
•    Dates: 26 & 27 November 2024
•    Time: 19:45
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A dual performance interrogating the commodification of bodies and the layered dynamics of personal and collective identity.
 
3. Makude Kube Chosi ngeNtsomi by Freddy Nyezi
•    Venue: P2
•    Dates: 26 & 27 November 2024
•    Time: 20:30
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Through the lens of African oral traditions, this piece reimagines storytelling as a space for cultural preservation and innovation.
 
4. The Bizarre Bazaar by Nicolene Burger
•    Venue: Hiddingh Hall
•    Dates: 27 & 28 November 2024
•    Time: 18:30
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A satirical exploration of consumerism and the performative nature of human interaction in today’s marketplace.
 
5. What Are The Girls Saying? by Liphelo Matthews
•    Venue: Little Theatre
•    Dates: 27 & 28 November 2024
•    Time: 19:15
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An evocative piece amplifying the voices of women in spaces where their stories have historically been silenced or overlooked.
 
6. iTi: Ritual Studies by Yonela Makoba
•    Venue: Defunct Context Pavilion
•    Dates: 27 & 28 November 2024
•    Time: 20:00
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This work interrogates ritual as a site of transformation, healing, and resistance, engaging deeply with African spiritual practices.
 
7. How Are The Girls Doing? by Lonwabo Notana
•    Venue: Rosedale Rooms 207, 208, 209
•    Dates: 28 & 29 November 2024
•    Time: 18:00
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An intimate performance reflecting on the lived experiences of young women navigating complex social landscapes.
 
8. CADENZA by Dani Kyengo O’Neill
•    Venue: P4 Studio + Surrounds
•    Dates: 28 & 29 November 2024
•    Time: 19:00
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A multidisciplinary exploration of rhythm, space, and movement that challenges traditional notions of performance.

Download the MA Programme here: MA Programme