Presented in association with Arts Projects Australia
A Farber Foundry Production

"Hugely energetic... a passionate celebration." Bryce Hallett, The Sydney Morning Herald

"...an evocative, beautifully realised piece of theatre that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit." Jo Higgins, State of the Arts

"A heart-lifting show that testifies to the power of story, and of theatre, to transform even the grimmest of realities into art." The Age

In an extraordinary work from South Africa, five actors offer their powerful, truthful, humorous and moving stories, interspersed with unforgettable traditional songs and dance.

Yael Farber in collaboration with the cast, based on the lives of the cast

Yael Farber

Tshallo Chokwe, Roelf Matlala, Bongeka Mpongwana, Phillip ‘Tipo’ Tindisa and Jabulile Tshabalala

Brought together by award-winning director and playwright Yael Farber, these personal stories offer an intimate portrayal of growing up in apartheid South Africa and are testimony to hope and a future through reconciliation.

An immensely uplifting theatrical work which has won the hearts of critics and audiences alike in London, Edinburgh and at the 2005 Perth International Arts Festival, Amajuba: Like Doves We Rise is a celebration of the capacity of the human spirit to rise above adversity.

"The cast had the crowd under their collective spell from beginning to end... positively mind-blowing"
British Theatre Guide

Previews

Tuesday 25 October at 8.00pm

Performance Times

Tuesday 6.30pm Wednesday to Friday 8.00pm Saturday 2.00pm and 8.00pm Sunday 5.00pm

Backstage Q & A

Wednesday November 16 at 6pm

Unwaged Performances

Thursday November 24 at 2pm

Schools Performances

Wednesday November 2 at 11.30am Thursday November 10 at 11.30am Friday November 18 at 11.30am Thursday November 24 at 11.30am

Carole's Club

Sunday October 30 at 4pm

Please Note

Amajuba was originally commissioned by Mmabana Arts Foundation and first presented internationally by The Oxford Playhouse.

Running time: 90 minutes, no interval.