Yangthola

Based on a street dweller with multiple income streams, Yangthola! Explores the devastating effects of the capitalist system on every hardworking black human. A one hander that makes use of various elements such as puppetry, heightened performance, music and Poor Theatre.
“Yangthola!" is a poignant and captivating play set in the heart of South Africa, telling the remarkable tale of a street dweller and recycler. Amidst the gritty urban landscape, the actor transforms discarded treasures into captivating works of art, skillfully merging puppetry with storytelling. This one-person show ingeniously crafts a mesmerizing world where discarded items come to life in the hands of the protagonist, breathing new meaning into the overlooked fragments of society. Beyond the mesmerizing performance, "Yangthola!" serves as a powerful social commentary, shedding light on the harsh realities of South Africa's unforgiving capitalist system, reminding us all to see the beauty in the overlooked and the resilience in the marginalized.