The Memorial Hall plays host to 4 cutting edge dramas :

MAKING MANDELA

Winner of the Best Youth Production at the 2016 Naledi Theatre Awards, this play is an imaginative journey through the childhood of Nelson Mandela, featuring colourful characters, vividly portrayed in beautiful masks, with physical performances supported by emotive sound design and theatrical styling. 

1918 marks the birth of Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela as well as the Afrikaner Broedebond.  He we watch the story of two opposing forces with different upbringings, natures, backgrounds and intentions developed in parallel and destined to one day confront each other in a battle for the ultimate freedom of South Africa for all South Africans. 

This is a light-hearted, gently told story, not a political diatribe.

“Innovative physical comedy … an unmitigated delight … a joy to watch.” -Christina Kennedy, Business Day

“A playfulness that pulls you into the heart of the production.”- Diane de Beer, The Star

“Soars with clean narrative lines, superb physical theatre, humour and pathos …it will wow not only festival goers, but the world.” – Robyn Sassen , The Arts at Large