POET-O-TYPE
Theatre Duo & Co (Pty) Ltd
Written by J Bobs Tshabalala and directed by Mahlatsi Mokgonyana with movement direction by Ernest Ginger Baleni Poet-O-Type follows the journey of an eager student (Grasshopper) as he contends with the varied lessons of his dynamic mentor (Guru) The play explores the “Poetry in Performance” realm; a thrilling landscape within the underbelly of South Africa's art house circles.
"Tshabalala's work serves as a clarion call to practitioners, urging them to uphold the legacy, dignity, and integrity of their craft. It emphasizes the importance of experiencing the magic of the arts, not just for the artists or the play, but for the craft itself. The work embodies the proverb "iron sharpens iron," demanding preparedness and excellence from those who engage with it."
- Pulane Mafatshe, Culture Review
"Poet-O-Type is a must-see production..."
- Tonderai Chiyindiko, Culture Review
" This level of theatre is rare"
- Phillippa Yaa de Villiers
Images by Zivanai Matangi