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28 June 2012 - 8 July 2012
Grahamstown, South Africa
Uqongqothwane (The Beetle)
Fringe / Music Theatre

A young girl forced into marriage at 13, her life changes drastically against her own will, she finds her magical place where she hides away from everyone, everytime she sings igqira lendlela, uqongqothwane (the beetle), uNkuba (the dungbeetle) and uKhulu (the ladybird) comes and starts singing and dancing for her. Ten years later in the village people start calling her names saying she is a witch. A family production filled with eclectic dances, indigenous music, kaleidoscope of colours and body puppets.

Director: Zamuxolo Mgoduka
Choreographer: Zamuxolo Mgoduka
Written by: Zamuxolo Mgoduka
Music performed by: Zamuxolo Mgoduka
Music composed by: Zamuxolo Mgoduka
Past appearances: 7
Age restrictions: PG
Duration: 60

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Prices

Full price R40.00
First performance R20.00
Student price R15.00
Block price R20.00
Friends of the Festival R25.00

Performance Schedule

Wednesday 6 July 10:00 am @ City Hall

Thursday 7 July 12:00 pm @ City Hall

Friday 8 July 3:00 pm @ City Hall

Friday 8 July 10:00 pm @ City Hall

Saturday 9 July 4:30 pm @ City Hall

Sunday 10 July 12:00 pm @ City Hall