Nongogo

Nongogo_website03-06 Oct 2019
Drama

Nongogo, by world renowned playwright Athol Fugard, is an intriguing story of a woman in search of her dreams and herself. Set in a Shabeen in contemporary South Africa. Nongogo/Queeny is a powerful woman who must struggle to succeed in the face of the structural violence of the township.

Nongogo is directed by renowned Durban playwright, actor and director Philisiwe Twijnstra and performed by University of KwaZulu-Natal Drama students.  Philisiwe says, “Directing Nongogo has come at just the right time in our country. Women in South Africa are on their bleeding knees. We all know women like Queeny … they are either dead, buried or relentlessly fighting to breathe.” Nongogo is a play that mirrors our South African reality, offering us questions that makes us think about our existence and our purpose to heal and love through it all.

The play is produced by the University of KwaZulu-Natal Drama and Performance Studies Department, showcased at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from Thurs 3rd to Saturday 5th October at 7pm and Sun 6th October at 3pm.  Tickets are R50 and can be purchased at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Box office from one hour before the performance on a cash basis only (regret no card facilities).  Discounts for schools and block bookings are available. Please call Sandile on 0312603133 between 09h00-11h00 weekdays only.