Tag: The Market Theatre

ENTERTAINMENT

Legendary playwright Sol Rachilo laid to rest

South African veteran actor, playwright, drama teacher, and poet Sol Rachilo, who passed away at the age of 94 on 16 August 2026, will be laid to rest today, 26 August 2026. The presidency honoured Ntate Rachilo with an official state funeral and ordered that the South African flag fly at half-mast in Gauteng. Also […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Gabo Legwala’: An autobiographical interrogation of masculinities

The Market Theatre’s artistic focus on parental relationships continues as it eagerly welcomes freshly baked work, ‘Gabo Legwala’, which generally translates into a coward’s home. The exceptionally crafted poetic theatre piece with music will run on the Mannie Manim stage from 17 September – 12 October 2025, following its explosive debut at the National Arts […]

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