‘Holy Contract’ is an interdisciplinary theatre production, conceived as the first step towards building a new theatre for Khayelitsha. The performance debuted, receiving standing ovations, at the Cape Town Fringe Festival in 2016, with shows at the Makukhanye Art Room "South Africa’s only Shack Theatre" and Cape Town’s City Hall.
The play is set against the backdrop of South Africa’s contemporary urban challenges, tackling themes around social justice and identity politics. The script was inspired by the lyrics of Gil Scott-Heron, soul and jazz musician, known for his work as a spoken-word performer. Dialogue switches between Xhosa and English, as the protagonist, Khaya, faces tensions in a dream-like reality. His frustrations, ethical conflicts and resilient sense of hope are almost tangible as he journeys to overcome fate: Khaya must decide which contract to sign....
DIRECTORS
Mandisi Sindo
Alfredo Brillembourg

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Rebecca van Beeck
Mbulelo Grootboom

SCRIPT
Rebecca van Beeck

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Rebecca van Beeck

SET DESIGN
Katrien de Villiers
Rebecca van Beeck
SOUND DESIGN
Simon Kohler
CAST
Monwabisi Sopitshi
Zanele Azuza Radu
Vela Zozo
Khayalethu Anthony
Thumeka Mazayiya
Khayalethu Mofu
PHOTO CREDITS
Russell Smith Photography
Neels Kleynhans
Jansen at Russell Smith Photography
COSTUME DESIGN
Amy Rusch
Barabara Guarducci
with the Manusa Cooperative Sociale
PROPS
Amy Rusch
Rebecca van Beeck
Holy Contract
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