Vuyani Dance Theatre cast in Cion: Requiem of Ravel's Bolero. PICTURE: John Hogg
There will be three performances of Gregory Maqoma’s Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero at the Baxter theatre, from Thursday March 21 to Saturday March 23, at 7.30pm.
Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro draws inspiration from creations by two artists: the character Toloki in South African author Zakes Mda’s novels Cion and Ways of Dying and music from French composer Maurice Ravel’s Boléro.
Set in a graveyard filled with the persistent cries of visitors in mourning and the music of Isicathamiya singers, the production elicits emotions associated with the loss of life.
The work is performed by the Vuyani Dance Theatre. Nhlanhla Mahlangu is the musical director and composer, costumes by BlackCoffee, set design and technical direction by Oliver Hauser, original lighting design by Mannie Manim and sound design is by Ntuthuko Mbuyazi.
Tickets cost between R180 and R200 through Webtickets or at Pick n Pay stores.