“The Tyrant”

A Production as apart of the Fringe Program at National Arts festival 2024 in Princess Alice hall

“Paul and Zinga are two former fishermen on the Eastern Coast who are forced to live separate lives when civil war starts. Their three-decade-long friendship is turned into a feud when Paul joins Malema's Army and Zinga chooses to be part of the rebel group planning to overthrow the Tyrant. Paul plans Zinga's escape to a sanctuary in Mozambique where he can live as a free fisherman and feed his family. But when Athi's pregnant wife dies, all plans change…”

Written & Directed by Xabiso Zweni

Featuring Anele Penny

Set & Visual Design by Shafiq Kalumo

Stage Manager by Bantu Dama

Lightning Design by Silindokuhle Temban