Theatre
Festival: Suidoosterfees 2025, NAF 2025, Woordfees 2025, KKNK 2026

Kompoun

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with Melissa de Vries and Angelo Bergh | Script: Jolyn Phillips, based on Ronelda Kamfer's novel of the same name | Directed by Lee-Ann van Rooi
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In the theatre adaptation of Ronelda Kamfer’s novel, the poignant story is narrated by two grandchildren of the Mckinney family, Nadia and Zavie, and explores themes of innocence, resilience and familial struggles within a harsh South African context. Staged in a circle, the farm gate gives us direct access to both the internal and external factors affecting the lives of the characters, and their opportunities for breaking free from the chaos of their existence. Personal experiences are intertwined with cultural nuances, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the Afrikaaps language