Set in the final years of Robert Mugabe’s rule in Zimbabwe and inspired by real events, Fraser Grace’s award-winning production made its premiere at the National Arts Festival in collaboration with the Market Theatre. This riveting production delves into themes of power, fear, and the ghosts of history. It is directed by 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre, Calvin Ratladi, with a brilliant cast and searing dialogue.
This play explores the troubled mind of the once-revered leader as he battles inner demons and political paranoia while he clings to power. Haunted by a malevolent spirit, Mugabe reluctantly seeks the help of a white psychiatrist, leading to a tense and dangerous power struggle. With themes of power, fear, and the ghosts of history, this compelling drama resonates far beyond Zimbabwe’s borders.”