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USiza An adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

USiza An adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

Date: 2019-02-22

DUT Drama Studies presents its annual isiZulu production, USiza - an adaptation of Shakespeare's great tragedy, Julius Caesar at the Courtyard Theatre at DUT running from 1 - 8 March under the direction of Siza Ka Mnisi Mthembu, with choreography by Mdu Mtshali and translated into isiZulu by Sabatha Ngcobo.

DUT Drama keeps the tradition of Shakespeare alive by consistently interrogating the playwright's universal and timeless writings and enduring themes in regular contemporary and new productions which have toured internationally and have been staged in English and isiZulu.

This cast of 50 second years is led by Nduduzo Ncwane in the titular role, as uSiza, with Mark Antony (Antoniyasi) played by Vuyolwethu Biyela who takes centre stage to avenge Siza's death. The conspirators are led by Cassius (Kheshisi) played by Mthobisi Mkhwanazi and Brutus (Blutha) played by Sfundo Nzuza.

This adaptation is set somewhere in South Africa, using the fractious political context of our country as a worthy backdrop to the drama.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is one of serval plays by William Shakespeare inspired by true evens from Roman history - along the same vein as Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra. The theme is the personal within the political - Brutus' conflicting internal struggle with issues of honour loyalty patriotism and friendship.

This is the seventh annual production in isiZulu - last year was It's the double-bill production insumansumane and ukufa kukaShaka; and in 2017 was Welcome Msomi's iconic and critically acclaimed 1971 play uMabatha - a localized reading of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Tickets are at R50 Adults and R20 students with student cards.

Advance bookings can be made through Busisiwe Mqadi on 3732810 / Busisiweem@dut.ac.za - or tickets can be purchased at the door.