DUT presents annual isiZulu production

DUT Drama Studies presents its annual isiZulu production, USiza – an adaptation of Shakespeare’s great tragedy, Julius Caesar – at the Courtyard Theatre at DUT from 1 to 8 March at 6pm.

DUT Drama keeps the tradition of Shakespeare alive by consistently interrogating the playwright’s universal and timeless writings and enduring themes in regular contemporary and new productions which have toured internationally and have been staged in English and isiZulu.

This adaptation is set somewhere in South Africa, using the fractious political context of our country as a worthy backdrop to the drama.

Under the direction of Siza Ka Mnisi Mthembu, with choreography by Mdu Mtshali and translated into isiZulu by Sabatha Ngcobo, this cast of 50 second year students is led by Nduduzo Ncwane in the titular role, as uSiza, with Mark Antony (Antoniyasi) played by Vuyolwethu Biyela who takes centre stage to avenge Siza’s death. The conspirators are led by Cassius (Kheshisi) played by Mthobisi Mkhwanazi and Brutus (Blutha) played by Sfundo Nzuza.

Tickets are R50 for adults and R20 for students with student cards.

Advance bookings can be made through Busisiwe Mqadi on 031 373 2810 or Busisiweem@dut.ac.za, or tickets can be purchased at the door.

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