Fresco Training

I recently found these photos, saved on an old CD-Rom - amazed I cld open it!

Throwback to a Fresco commissioned play for two of South Africa’s National Arts Festivals, Makhanda and Aardklop, 2009.

I had the privilege of workshopping, co-writing and directing this award-winning ensemble to create this work, inspired by legendary writer (and acclaimed Booker Prize Winner), Sir Ben Okri’s novel ‘The Famished Road’. It was a big project and took a few intense months to create. Sadly, we only got to do a limited number of shows as Okri’s literary agent decided to raise the Rights fee mid-process. Gutted, we were forced to put the project on hold until we could find more finances or a big producer for the work. Still, those few shows received a wonderful response from the audiences and reviewers who got to see it.
I would love one day to bring it back to life, and to honour the spirit, talent and brilliance of the great ensemble of artists who created it.

Designed by: Lisa Younger
Directed by:
Helen Iskander
Devised and performed by:
Mncedisi Shabangu,
Sibulele Gcilitshana,
Tinah Mnumzana,
Lindiwe Matshikiza,
Zoey Lapinsky,
Alfred Kunutso, Mongi Mthombeni,
Helen Iskander,
James Cuningham
And the formidable Themba Ntuli as Azaro, spirit child.

RIP Mncedisi Shabangu. We miss you and remember you always 💫💙

Incredible experience to visit the mother ship in Paris and connect with some of my amazing Lecoqian family!