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When Black Men Disappear at The Baxter

Dates: 3/13/2026 - 3/22/2026

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When Black Men Disappear is part of the 16th Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, running from March 13 to March 22, 2026, at The Baxter. This production is among several performances aimed at showcasing local stories and nurturing the next generation of theatre makers. The festival features a diverse program that includes drama, comedy, and workshops, celebrating South African artistic talent and community. Notable cast members include Nelisa Fusa, Olwethu Mapisa, and Tina Manyisana, among others.

Cast and Creative Team for When Black Men Disappear at The Baxter

Cast

Asamkela Ketelo
Ensemble
Mthuthuzeli Zimba
Ensemble
Nelisa Fusa
Ensemble
Olwethu Mapisa
Ensemble
Tina Manyisana
Ensemble
Hlalanathi Panya
Ensemble
Yolanda Ntanyana
Ensemble
Tamsyn Alexander
Ensemble
Zubayr Charles
Ensemble
Molupi Lepeli
Ensemble
Thandolwethu Mzembe
Ensemble
Lamla Menziwa
Ensemble

Creative Team

Molupi Lepeli
Assistant Director
Kirsten Deane
Editor of English Alive
Bulelani Mabutyana
Zabalaza Coordinator and Co-Curator
Mdu Kweyama
Artistic Director and Curator
Tiisetso Mashifane
Facilitator
Jayne Batzofin
Theatre Mentor
Jacqueline Dommisse
Theatre Mentor
Mandla Mbothwe
Theatre Mentor
Qondiswa James
Theatre Mentor
Carlo Daniels
Theatre Mentor

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Review: ZABALAZA THEATRE FESTIVAL AT THE BAXTER at The Baxter Theatre

March 13, 2026

The preview of sixteen productions at the Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival revealed an impressive depth of talent, creativity and passion from emerging theatre-makers. Each extract reflected powerful community stories and real-life struggles, performed with honesty and commitment. The festival clearly succeeds in its mission of bringing communities together while nurturing the next generation of South African theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre.

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