The boy who walked into the world

Synopsis

Based on the real life events that took place in South Africa in 2006, Robin Malan’s the boy who walked into the world is a play that investigates the societal notions of identity, race and belonging.

The story revolves around Lucky Simelane’s search to find his parents. The young man encounters many difficulties as what may seem a simple desire turns his life into a frenetic, tumultuous circus which he fails to have control over. Malan’s account offers a multitude of angles to the story, allowing the events to create a web of lies, truth, confusion, discrimination and liberation; he takes the audience on a journey within themselves, leaving any sense of closure and resolution to the final curtain.

About the Directorial team.

The duo behind the birth of Maru-a-Pula Drama’s the boy who walked into the world comprises of the effervescent Ayanda Khala and the boisterous Clayton Ndlovu. The two have worked like a machine to craft the 22 cast play, bringing exciting staging and conceptually intrinsic work to the Maitisong stage.

As the longest serving member of staff on the team, Khala brings her experience of many years to this production. The new addition- but by no means the novice- Clayton Ndlovu offers a thrilling drive to the directorial team, hungering to plant another seed of thought in the Gaborone theatrical landscape.

Ayanda Khala is an Interactive Theatre performer, director and writer. She currently serves as a Drama teacher at Maru-a-Pula School. Her areas of work range from school and coporate performances to festivals.and social events.

Clayton Ndlovu holds a Master of Arts Degree in Drama from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Ndlovu worked at Zimbabwe College of Music from 1989 to 2010 as the Deputy Director of the institution. He has been actively involved in the Zimbabwean arts industry as an administrator, lecturer, choreographer and director .He has acted in a Zimbabwean popular television series - Studio 263, a soapy that focuses on HIV and AIDS where he played a leading role. He joined Maruapula School in January 2011and his desire is to teach drama and he quotes from Goethe:  "Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming."

Cast

Esbjorn Nilsson

Kevin Groth

Jonathan Tafila

Govind Gopikumar

Lefika Gaongalelwe

Neo Selaledi

Kesego Karango

Onalenna Sebetlela

Neo Seloko

Ludo Ndlovu

Ntsoaki Rampa

Thomson Molapo

Usina Sechele

Lorato Nwako

N’tima Disasi

Aone Ditirwa

Jack  Buckmaster

Naledi Diphuphu

Amy White

Lindiwe Charles

Motheo Madisa