Powerful South African Stories Take Centre Stage This April In Cape Town

'Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater'

This one-woman show created by Neil Coppen and Mpume Mthombeni tells the story of Zenzile Maseko, a grandmother whos been falsely declared dead by the state.

Once a feared political assassin, Zenzile now finds herself caught between a corrupt system and a past that refuses to stay buried.

Set in a Durban womens hostel, the show blends humour, mythology and emotional depth as Zenzile, portrayed by Mpume Mthombeni, confronts the haunting spirit of Impundulu, the Lightning Bird.

The show, which explores identity, memory and the quiet strength of women, has received multiple Naledi Award nominations and critical acclaim in South Africa and internationally.