![]() ![]() So he finds himself travelling to this small, divided village, and becoming swept up in the conflict. The tale centres on Camagu, who went into exile in America during apartheid and on returning to Johannesburg is disillusioned by the problems inherent in South Africa’s new democracy. Over a century later their decendents are still at odds, this time over plans to build a casino and tourist resort in the village. ![]() But the prophecy did not come true and the village became divided. She told them that as a result the spirits of their ancestors would rise and drive the oppressive English into the sea, and also resurrect the cattle and restore the crops. ![]() ![]() The story is set in Qolorha, a remote village in the Eastern Cape, where a young prophetess once commanded the Xhosa people to kill their cattle and burn their crops. Part opera, part musical, the unique production incorporates a variety of styles. Heart of Redness will be performed by 15 cast members from Magnet Theatre and UCT Drama School, as well as some of Cape Town Opera’s youngest members. Under the direction of Mark Fleishman, with music by Neo Muyanga, movement direction by Jennie Reznek and designs by Craig Leo, All the while, the supernatural sits intriguingly alongside the tonic of ordinary things. Now, fans of that literary work can once again be enveloped in Mda’s world, this time on stage at The Fugard Theatre from Wednesday to Saturday at 7.30pm. Circe’s fascination with mortals becomes the book’s marrow and delivers its thrilling ending. ![]()
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