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Joburg Theatre presents “Bantu”, an artistic reflection on Steve Biko’s writings, his life’s legacy, and his untimely death.
The show will be staged at the Fringe Theatre, Joburg Theatre from 20 September to 5 October 2018.
“Bantu” highlights possible lessons for a new generation of South Africans and world citizens who seek to build and contribute to a more humane global society.
“The work is composed of strong music and performances, with a driven cast of young South Africans who engage, and reflect, upon the levels of consciousness in present day South Africa,” affirms Joburg City Theatres’ Artistic Director Makhaola Ndebele.
Stephen Bantu Biko was a student leader and anti-apartheid activist in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the co-founder and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, which sought to empower, conscientise, and mobilise the South African black population.
Biko believed that black people had to organise independently in order to “infuse the black community with a new-found pride in themselves, their efforts, their value systems, their culture, their religion and their outlook on life”.
As this is an empowering and nation-building showcase, a discount of 50% off on the first 50 tickets bought per performance is available to all patrons.
To secure your tickets visit www.joburgtheatre.com or webtickets.co.za, or call 0861 670 670. Tickets are available from R150. Bantu is presented in partnership with Voice of Wits (VOW) FM and Mail & Guardian. For group bookings please call the Joburg Theatre’s Ticketing Department: Happiness Mnyandu – 011 877 6853 / happiness@joburgtheatre.com and Tlhopiso Sera – 011 877 6917 / tlhopiso@joburgtheatre.com
