"The Cry Of Winnie Mandela" A Play By Njabulo Ndebele and MoMo Matsunyane

This searing adaptation promises an unforgettable experience.

 Adapted from Njabulo Ndebele's celebrated novel and helmed by award-winning director MoMo Matsunyane.

The stellar cast is led Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo in the titular role of Winnie Mandela. She is joined by Mdoda-Nxumalo, Rami Chuene, Ayanda Sibisi, Siyasanga Papu, Les Made, and Pulane Rampoana in this stirring tale of love, resilience, and courage.

"The Cry of Winnie Mandela" delves into the lives of four women awaiting their husbands' return. United by their anticipation and inspired by the heroism of Winnie Mandela, they explore their reasons for waiting and how it has shaped their lives.

Filled with intense emotion and cleverly injected humour, this captivating production weaves together private accounts of resilience and vulnerability against the backdrop of Winnie Mandela's extraordinary life.

This play recently sold-out performances at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, and it is set to take Cape Town by storm. 

The Cape Times raves about the significance of this play, while Actor Spaces hails it as a "masterful blend of film and theatre" that transports audiences on a journey through history, emotion, and the enduring strength of the female South African spirit.