THEMBELA MADLIKI | Where She Walked

Where she Walked first performed at Theatre Arts in November 2018. In July 2019 it performed at the National Arts Fesitvial Makhanda on the Arena platform with Indalo Stofile, Mkhuseli Richard Tafane and Thulisa Mayelo.

Presented in partnership with Distell
Inspired by Zakes Mda's Heart of Redness
Written and Directed by Thembela Madliki
Set and Costume Design by Asiphe Lili
Lighting Design by Frans Mandilakhe Zunguze
Performed by Indalo Stofile, Nthabileng Jafta and Thandolwethu Mzembe
Photos by Jesse Kramer
Poster Design by

Where She Walked is set in a family home in the Eastern Cape’s rural landscape. The production tells the story of a father and daughter who are at odds over plans to sell their family home, and the land it’s on, to developers. Their disagreement reflects a history of competing beliefs in their family. Where She Walked uses aspects of landscape theatre and magic realism to express the underlying tensions between father and daughter. The production merges the past and present in order to facilitate the discussions in the estranged relationship.

Photos by Jesse Kramer