September 25 - 28, 2014
at Skyline Stage (right next door to CST)
adapted and directed by Mark Dornford-May
words and music by Mandisi Dyantyis,
Mbali Kgosidintsi, Pauline Malefane,
Nolufefe Mtshabe
Highly recommended... a rare and exhilarating experience that should not be missed
Chicago Sun-Times
South Africa's Isango Ensemble has mesmerized audiences worldwide, unearthing fresh, new context from Western classics. This acclaimed production effortlessly relocates Mozart's magical, mysterious kingdom to a contemporary township, encompassing various African languages. With a score faithfully transposed for an orchestra of marimbas, drums and percussion, thirty actors and musicians fill the stage with sheer exuberance, celebrating the spirit of contemporary Africa. London's The Times declared it "leaves you with a rare sense of life-enhancing joy."
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Creative Team
Mark Dornford-May Adapter and Director
Pauline Malefane Music Arranger
Mandisi Dyantyis Music Arranger
Lungelo Ngamlana Choreographer
Leigh Bishop Costume Designer
Mannie Manim Lighting Designer
John Page Production Manager
Maris Sharp Company Manager
Sandile Mgugunyeka Stage Manager
Valencia Mgugunyeka Stage Manager
Cast
Noluthando Boqwana Spirit
Mandisi Dyantyis Conductor
Thobile Dyasi Monostatos
Ayanda Eleki Sarastro
Zamile Gantana Papgeno
Nontsusa Louw Lady 1 /Papagena
Sifiso Lupuzi Armed Man
Pauline Malefane Queen of the Night
Bongiwe Mapassa Pamina
Zanele Mbatha Company
Siyasanga Mbuyazwe Queen of the Night / Papagena
Sinethemba Mdena Monostatos
Zebulon Mmusi Priest
Mhlekazi (Wha Wha) Mosiea Tamino
Zoleka Mpotsha Spirit
Siyanda Ncobo Lady 3
Cikizwa Ndamase Lady2
Zolina Ngejane Pamina
Busisiwe Ngejane Spirit
Sonwabo Ntshata tamino
Tukela Pepeteka Armed man
Luvo Rasemeni Papageno
Masakane Sotayisi Company
Ayanda Tikolo Sarastro
