MAXEKE is a new puppetry and object theatre production which brings the worlds and words of intellectual, activist and artist Charlotte Maxeke to life, as a means through which to reimagine our collective future in new ways.
Directed by Itumeleng wa Lehulere, MAXEKE is brought to us by the Centre for Humanities Research (CHR), University of the Western Cape, in collaboration with the Ukwanda Puppets and Design Collective, MAXEKE is based on an original script by Buhle Ngaba and PhD research by former CHR fellow, Dr Thozama April, with musical direction by Neo Muyanga, puppetry direction by Aja Marneweck, and projection design and creation by Kirstin Cummings. The production premieres at the Star Theatre at the District Six Homecoming Centre (formerly the Fugard Theatre) on the 7th February until the 11th February 2023.